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"Shaun Evans (The Take) steps into John Thaw's shoes as the younger version of Colin Dexter's iconic creation, Inspector Morse, shedding new light on the origins of the detective famed for his love of crosswords, classical music, real ale, and vintage cars. In 1965, a reluctant Detective Constable Endeavour Morse was recruited into the hunt for a missing schoolgirl, drawing him back to the place that would ultimately shape and define his destiny - Oxford. Adrift in the midst of a full-blown murder investigation led by Detective Inspector Fred Thursday (Roger Allam, The Iron Lady), Morse finds himself sidelined, discredited, and at a dead end. Facing down small-time thugs, big-time politicians, and the demons of his past, Morse begins his own quest for justice - risking it all as he edges closer and closer to uncovering a truth that will haunt him for the rest of his days."--DVDEmpire.com.
"Pilot Episode: It's 1965 and Detective Constable Endeavour Morse returns to Oxford to investigate the disappearance of a missing schoolgirl. Soon he is risking all in a search for justice that will ultimately shape his destiny. “Girl”: DC Morse and DI Thursday investigate burgled gas meters, the sudden death of a student, and a string of robberies, confounding the solution to a pair of violent murders. Could Morse's future on the force be in jeopardy? “Fugue”: A string of Oxford homicides continues with no end in sight. The entire police department is working round the clock, but it's Morse's love of opera that may be the key to stopping the killing. “Rocket”: A royal visit to a family-owned munitions factory begins as a proud occasion, 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. “Home”: While studying for his Sergeant's Exam, Morse investigates the death of an eminent Oxford professor. Meanwhile, an enemy threatens to reveal aspects of Inspector Thursday's past. Morse must choose between his job and loyalty to his mentor."--Container.