Endeavour: Season 1
  • Network: PBS , ITV
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 1, 2012
  • Season #: 1
Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jun 29, 2012
    80
    It is a suitably complicated and pictorially engaging work of period suburban mystery, with a large cast of characters
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 29, 2012
    80
    A treat for the faithful.
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Jun 28, 2012
    80
    All good stuff, plus a brief but powerful moment at the end that will leave longtime "Morse" fans in an agony of nostalgia
  4. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Aug 27, 2012
    75
    Endeavour is most interesting for the light it sheds on the character development of young Morse.
  5. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jun 29, 2012
    75
    Endeavour is wonderfully entertaining on its own, but what puts it over the top is its loving respect for John Thaw.
  6. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jun 29, 2012
    70
    The ending mars what is otherwise a handsome and well-written effort, with good supporting performances.

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User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Ronnieluv1960
    9
    This PBS Masterpiece Mystery was epic! The young Inspector Morse to those who have viewed the old Morse series! Funny the things you fine when there's no NBA, NFL or College Basketball on a Sunday!… Full Review »
  2. csawtell
    10
    Taking on a "master" like John Thaw took some courage. The new series captures the atmosphere of the time and the setting at Oxford very effectively and the pacing of the action was perfect. Weaving in the opera, Jaguar and other features of the original Morse was done with a sensitive and deft touch. Bravo for another quality show for those who enjoy the finer aspects of drama on the small screen. CS… Full Review »
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