Inspector Lynley or Inspector Lewis which is better?
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greenegg — 9 years ago(August 04, 2016 06:08 PM)
I know it's three years after this thread initially appeared, but I wanted to add my two cents about how much I value my region-free DVD player. I purchased my first one twelve years ago, and I've never regretted it. I now have two that I use every day. Ordering UK DVDs is so easy, and in some cases, cheaper. Aside from a wider selection of favorite UK series, I have noticed most of the UK versions are more complete than many American versions. I know PBS made a number of cuts from I, Claudius, among other series.
As for the original issue, I love both these series. I'm not big upon comparing series. I either like or dislike something without much need to compare them. If something gives me enjoyment on any level, that's all I need. Technically, I'll probably give a bit of an edge to Lewis, only for its connection to the Inspector Morse and Endeavour series, both of which I adore. I'm a huge Foyle's War fan, as well.
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Greenteeth — 13 years ago(May 06, 2012 05:31 PM)
Lynley is one of my favorite TV series (I'm in the states). I was really disappointed when it was cancelled. I also really like Lewis. I find it hard to compare the two shows other than the fact that they are both crime dramas. What is similar is that both shows are driven by the relationships- relationships that are very intense at times- between the two main characters in each. It amuses me to go to You Tube and see Lynley and Havers portrayed in a romantic light. The show is not like that at all. The early Lynley episodes really point up the fundamental differences bewteen Lynley and Havers. Sometimes those differences can be almost explosive.
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newatt-2 — 13 years ago(March 28, 2013 01:46 PM)
Lynley has some very weak episodes in seasons 2 and 3 - I have been watching sequentially from a boxed region 2 set and I almost gave up on the series because of the stereotyping of characters' responses and etc. However, eventually it turned around and became fun to watch again.
I've never seen an episode of Lewis that was as weak as those weak episodes of Lynley were. Hathaway is more interesting than Havers (and I like Havers plenty). There are fewer "go to" memes in Lewis, e.g. the people being questioned by the police are not ALWAYS hostile and rude nor is Lewis ALWAYS on a case where he has a conflict of interest that he should be declaring in order to abandon the case. Also Lewis has more humour in it (although it took Lewis a little while to find its feet on the humour front).
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Moscoso1967 — 12 years ago(May 31, 2013 02:01 PM)
I totally agree with you!
I'm sorry that both shows were cancelled and in my opinion too Lewis is even better than Lynley because a) Hathaway is more interesting than Havers (although she's good) and b) Lewis has more humour in it (which is a good way to ensure that an episode is entertaining and doesn't get to melodramatic - that's something I can't stand and was the main reason which spoilt the otherwise good "Cracker" for me).
But my favourite detective series of the 21st century so far is "Inspector George Gently" which has two interesting lead characters, humour, and takles some very grave subjects without ever getting whimsical. -
jjstauffer-1 — 12 years ago(June 22, 2013 12:35 PM)
For me it is "Lewis" hands down, no contest. I'm a big fan of the "Morse" TV series and books too, and "Lewis" is a great continuation of that.
I really liked the early "Lynley" series, but then for a while I couldn't watch it so I tried the books. The early books were good, and I really liked Lynley and Havers. But then the books started getting longer and longer, and George really seemed to delight in torturing her two main characters. When I heard what happened to Helen (I hadn't got to that book yet) I stopped reading and haven't looked back. I've seen a few episodes since then but that's it. -
somethingclever1 — 12 years ago(August 09, 2013 04:07 PM)
It's Lewis for me as well. I often found the Linley character a bit of a whiny douche. Also it was easy to identify the main villain pretty early on in many of the Linley episodes (this was especially true towards the end of the series). Not so much with Lewis.
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maryjean1164 — 12 years ago(December 27, 2013 04:19 PM)
I have to say that I liked the Lynley series more, I think because I liked the characters more. Lewis is a good series, but I just didn't like the characters as much. I began reading the Elizabeth George novels, and liked those, as well.
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fanaticita — 12 years ago(March 10, 2014 03:52 PM)
Lewis absolutely! While I like Lynley a lot, in fact, I'm starting the series again on dvd, but I can't stand Helen. Lewis and Hathaway are fantastic, and I wish that Hathaway had his own spin off show.
But as to the plots. ..I think Lewis is better written with more interesting plots. I'm a GB detective junkie and have seen just about all of the shows available in the US.. . . Lynley, Morse, Lewis, George Gently, The Last Detective, all of the Robson Green shows, Cracker, Endeavour (the young Morse), Prime Suspect, etc.. . . . .those were the best. -
bookme120 — 11 years ago(June 27, 2014 04:53 PM)
Lewis is better. Lynley is gets annoying, especially during the first three seasons or so when the inspector is so mean and whiny. It really should be the Sergeant Havers show since she always gets the job done despite being treated so badly. It's worth watching any way. I'm a HUGE fan of Lewis. I love Hathaway. Hopefully there will be an Inspector Hathaway show someday. ") My current favorite is Vera.