Lewis is currently streaming in Australia on BritBox and ABC iview, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. 9 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 121 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch Kevin Whately work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Put it on tonight on BritBox and see for yourself.

There is a reason Lewis keeps coming up in conversation. At its heart, Lewis understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It ran for 9 seasons (2007–2015), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Lewis passes that test consistently. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Lewis. Viewers who responded to Midsomer Murders will find a lot to like here too. 9 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Kevin Whately carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Lewis wrapped up in 2015, created by Colin Dexter — and 9 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.