Inspector Morse Set Six: Fat Chance

The entire Inspector Morse series remains a gem that never wears with age. John Thaw plays Morse brilliantly as a reluctant detective full of contradictions. An Oxford drop out, he is too intelligent and cultured to be a policeman, yet there he is and remains throughout his working life. He is very good at solving crimes, but as his superior is quick to point out, he is not a good policeman. He doesn't really fit in but is also condescending to his colleagues and his beleagured partner Sergeant Lewis. Although he is brilliant, Morse has the interesting flaw of zeroing in on a suspect only to find as the investigation unfolds, that he has been barking up the wrong tree. And to his chagrin this is often pointed out by his partner Lewis. Although Morse can be extremely charming, all his romantic connections ultimately fail, and he lives alone among his books, crossword puzzles, and opera recordings. To me, the series grows stronger each season, and we can only wish that John Thaw did not suffer an untimely death in his late prime.

Kind of the bench mark for BBC crime dramas - it's has a formula but it's not a tired one. Well written and always well acted.

I love this series but it puts my husband to sleep because it is always running subplots he seems to lose track of. Of the three linked series, however, I think "Endeavor" presents a more interesting Morse and "Inspector Lewis" with his would have been priest sidekick is the very best.

Superb actor. Not too many actors today are as capable as Mr. Thaw was in getting into his character. He definitely gives his audience a reason to watch television. He's a class act, but then again I don't know if I'm just being partial or what I think stage actors make better actors and those Brits, just seem to have good quality entertainers. I am a big fan of British Television, acting is of fine quality and good taste.

Excellent performances although some plot loopholes (obvious). Would like to see more (In-Print!) Amazon offerings of Thaw as Morse on Blu-ray or affordable single DVDs (e.g. not $100 sets). Overall, great series (settings, plots & British acting). Highly recommend!

I got sucked in to this because of the Inspector Lewis series on PBS. He kept referring to his old pal Morse and I finally couldn't stand it any more and bought the entire Morse series. Well worth it in my opinion. You could see the quality get better through the years and I feel that if I go to Oxford I may actually feel a bit closer. :)

I love inspector Morse..I have always watched the series on PBS and was saddened when he died.I now have all his shows on DVD. Inspector Lewis ( Morse's side kick) is good also but he lacks the panache of the opera loving, boozing sexy Endeavor Morse.

Have ordered all of the sets and have already watched them all......I enjoyed the complete 12 sets and would watch again in the future. He is something else but keeps you coming back for more.....Love Lewis and have started on his series, he reminds me of Morse......Do not regreat spending money for all the sets and he now has a place in my other sets of characters.

As always, Morse is clever and humorous. Lewis adds light relief. Interesting to watch the gender dynamic in the 1990s.Entertaining and well acted. Can’t be bettered.

The acting is superb no wonder John Thaw had received so many accolades during his life...If you have ever been to England one really enjoys the small villages..

realy good