PBS has cut out 10 minutes from the UK version of each episode!
We fans in North America have been duped by PBS video! It was bad enough that we endure a lazy DVD production that is 2 years behind what's available in the UK and simply applies the "Masterpiece Mystery" broadcast version of the show onto video. That is to say, one must endure annoying PBS ads; a superficial intro by host Alan Cumming; an unacceptable preview that spoils some surprises for anyone hoping to enjoy the episode freshly; and a cruel removal of Barrington Pheloung's end credit theme music for the show, which I've therefore never heard.
HOWEVER, each of these episodes is missing about 10 minutes of story that has been edited out so that PBS can air the show in its 90 minute time slot. I found this out when I realized that my "Inspector Morse" DVDs released by Carleton Video always ran about 1 hour and 34 minutes, and asked PBS if "Lewis" should really be longer than the DVDs' 1 hour and 24 minutes. They had the courtesy to admit the truth. Why it's necessary for...
Excellent follow-up to Inspector Morse
I have just seen the pilot and three episodes of "Inspector Lewis", which I assume comprise this DVD, on my local PBS station and am already considering buying the DVD. Like so many, I was a huge "Morse" fan and have been surprised and delighted at the wonderful job that has been done in developing the "Lewis" sequel. The development of the aging Lewis is compelling and believable; the relationship with his new, younger partner, Hathaway, promises to be as rich as that of Lewis and Morse. It's not that often that a "spinoff" or follow-up is as good as "Inspector Lewis" promises to be. I only hope that there are more to come.
Possibly better than the Morse series
A big fan of the Morse mysteries, both videos and books, I was really pleased when the Inspector Lewis series began and I hope there will be more. Who knew Lewis had so much personality? Totally enjoyable. And his partner Hathaway has some depth, too. A terrifically entertaining series.
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