The Inspector Lynley Mysteries_
DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders.
Created By
Elizabeth George
Network
BBC One
Episodes
22
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
BritBox
3 countries
Hoopla
FREE
3 countries
7
7plus
FREE
1 country
Now TV
1 country
BBC iPlayer
FREE
1 country
U
UKTV Play
FREE
1 country
ALL REGIONS
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Overview
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries has 6 seasons with 22 episodes spanning 2002-2007.
Cast
Nathaniel Parker →
Nathaniel Parker stars as Inspector Thomas Lynley in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries.
Nathaniel Parker →
Year context
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries first aired 24 years ago in 2002.
CAST (3)
SEASONS (6 seasons, 22 episodes)
SEASON 1Series 1
01
Well-Schooled in Murder
Detective Inspector Lynley and Detective Sergeant Havers are drawn into the closed world of prestigious public school Bredgar Hall when a promising young pupil, Matthew…
02
Payment in Blood
Lynley and Havers travel to the Highlands of Scotland, where an eminent playwright has been murdered. The suspects are glamorous stars of the film and…
03
For the Sake of Elena
In the rarefied world of Cambridge, Lynley and Havers investigate the murder of Elena Weaver – a stunning young deaf student, bludgeoned to death on…
04
Missing Joseph
In an apparently tranquil Lancashire village, Lynley investigates the mysterious poisoning of vicar Robin Sage.
SEASON 2Series 2
01
Playing for the Ashes
While investigating the death of star cricketer Kenneth Waring with DS Havers, DI Lynley delves into his complex personal life and is forced to break…
02
In the Presence of the Enemy
The relationship between Lynley and Havers reaches its all-time low when they investigate a case of kidnapping and murder involving the secret child of a…
03
A Suitable Vengeance
Lynley returns to his ancestral home in Cornwall to celebrate his engagement to Helen. His difficult relationship with his dysfunctional family is soon overshadowed by…
04
Deception on His Mind
The body of a young Asian man is found on the beach at the seaside town of Balford-le-Nez, leading the police into a web of…
SEASON 3Series 3
01
In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner
Two dead bodies are found in the middle of a stone circle. One of them was the daughter of a retired police officer who lives…
02
A Traitor to Memory
A famous violinist appearing at the Wigmore Hall, London, suddenly can't play any more, and away from the city centre a lonely woman is killed…
03
A Cry for Justice
A woman is found dead, and it looks as if she committed suicide. But Havers has doubts. The police investigation leads Lynley to a private…
04
If Wishes Were Horses
Lynley and Havers investigate the murder of Professor Dermot Finnegan, an old friend and mentor of Helen's who has been killed by a car bomb.…
SEASON 4Series 4
01
In Divine Proportion
Havers gets back to work after being shot and is assigned to a case in rural Suffolk, where a young woman has been murdered with…
02
In the Guise of Death
Havers is on holiday in Cornwall, learning Akido, and Lynley is also in the county to visit his mother, when a local horse trainer is…
03
The Seed of Cunning
Lynley and Havers investigate the killing of a porter at the House of Lords. At first it looks as if the murder may be connected…
04
The Word of God
The frozen body of a man is found on a meat truck in London's Smithfield Market, and on the body are a forged British passport…
SEASON 5Series 5
01
Natural Causes
Since Lynley's arrest and suspension for threatening a suspect, Havers has been without a partner. She begins a new case in Kent alongside the heavily…
02
One Guilty Deed
When a key witness is murdered, Lynley and Havers find their case against violent criminal Michael Shand crumbling around them.
03
Chinese Walls
When aspiring lawyer Emily Proctor is found axed to death in Hyde Park, Lynley and Havers are drawn to the chambers of human rights lawyer…
04
In the Blink of an Eye
When former war photographer Peter Rooker is shot, a murder trail from tabloid newspaper mogul Eddie Price and editor Melissa Booth is traced back to…
SEASON 6Series 6
01
Limbo
Old wounds are reopened when Lynley investigates the disturbing death of his godson more than a decade after the boy's disappearance. Lynley is drawn into…
02
Know Thine Enemy
Lynley and Havers's friendship is pushed to its limits in a high profile and chilling investigation into the disappearance of two teenage girls. Can Lynley…
SERIES INFO
6
Seasons
22
Episodes
90 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Elizabeth George
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries about?
DS Barbara Havers is assigned to work with the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley to solve murders.
Where can I watch The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries is available on BritBox, Hoopla, 7plus, Now TV, BBC iPlayer. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Inspector Lynley Mysteries have?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries has 6 seasons with 22 episodes total.
Who created The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries was created by Elizabeth George.
Who stars in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The cast of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries includes Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Paul Hickey.
What is the rating of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.
Is The Inspector Lynley Mysteries still running?
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama
