Endeavour: Season 1
  • Network: PBS , ITV
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 1, 2012
  • Season #: 1
User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. csawtell
    Jul 10, 2012
    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… Collapse
  2. Ronnieluv1960
    Jul 12, 2012
    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!

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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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  3. 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
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