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Drama

Endeavour

Shaun Evans charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral and solitary detective Morse in Endeavour, written by Inspector Lewis creator and Inspector Morse writer Russell Lewis .

Endeavour

1h 22m

Before Inspector Morse, there was the rookie Constable Morse, fed up with police work and ready to nip his career in the bud by handing in his resignation. That is, until a murder turned up that only he could solve. Shaun Evans ("The Take," "The Virgin Queen") stars as the young Endeavour Morse, before his signature red Jaguar, but with his deductive powers already running in high gear.

Episodes

  • Girl: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Girl

    S1 E1 - 1h 22m

    DC Morse (Shaun Evans) and DI Thursday (Roger Allam) investigate burgled gas meters, the sudden death of a young secretarial student and a string of Post Office robberies, confounding the solution to a pair of violent murders. Could Morse’s future on the force be in jeopardy?

  • Fugue: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Fugue

    S1 E2 - 1h 22m

    Morse and Thursday are confronted with a new breed of murderer, as a string of Oxford homicides continues with no end in sight. The entire police department is working round the clock and a special expert comes on to assist, but Morse’s love of opera may be the key to stopping the killing

  • Rocket: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rocket

    S1 E3 - 1h 22m

    A royal visit to a family-owned munitions factory begins as a proud occasion for the people of Oxford, but the joyous day ends with murder. Morse delves into the family’s murky past, as well as his own, as he attempts to uncover the culprit before more lives are lost.

  • Home: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Home

    S1 E4 - 1h 22m

    While studying for his upcoming sergeant’s exam, Morse investigates the hit-and-run death of an eminent Oxford professor. The pressure mounts with his father’s illness and the appearance of an enemy threatening to reveal aspects of Inspector Thursday’s past. In the end, Morse must choose between the responsibilities of his job and loyalty to his mentor.

Extras + Features

  • Shaun Evans on Young Morse & the '60s: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Shaun Evans on Young Morse & the '60s

    S1 - 1m 6s

    Endeavour star (and Liverpool native) Shaun Evans on his character's disconnection from '60s youth culture like the Beatles, and his preference for opera.

  • Series Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Series Preview

    S1 - 30s

    Endeavour, starring Shaun Evans, premieres Sunday, July 1, 2012, on Masterpiece Mystery at 9pm ET/CT. Check local listings.

  • Shaun Evans on Becoming an Opera Fan: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Shaun Evans on Becoming an Opera Fan

    S1 - 1m 1s

    Endeavour star Shaun Evans discusses sharing his character's love of opera and the use of "Un bel di" from Madama Butterfly in the film.

  • Abigail Thaw on Her Father & Morse: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Abigail Thaw on Her Father & Morse

    S1 - 1m 11s

    Endeavour actress Abigail Thaw describes her father, actor John Thaw, and his relationship to the iconic character he created, Inspector Morse.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 2m 14s

    Watch an exclusive scene from Endeavour, starring Shaun Evans, premiering Sunday, July 1, 2012, on Masterpiece Mystery at 9pm ET/CT. Check local listings.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E1 - 30s

    Watch a preview of Endeavour: Girl, starring Shaun Evans, before it airs Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 9pm ET, on PBS's MASTERPIECE.

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E1 - 2m 32s

    See a scene from Endeavour: Girl, starring Shaun Evans, before it airs Sunday, July 7, 2013, at 9pm ET on PBS's MASTERPIECE.

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