Netflix subscribers can now stream every episode of the BBC's celebrated detective series Inspector George Gently. The show, which originally aired on BBC One from 2007 to 2017, has been described by fans as a 'masterpiece' and 'British crime at its best.'
Plot and Setting
The series follows a veteran Scotland Yard detective who, after his wife is killed in a hit-and-run, relocates to the North East of England. There, he seeks revenge against the criminal he believes responsible while also solving complex local crimes. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the 1960s and 1970s, with filming locations in Newcastle, Northumberland, and County Durham.
Cast and Reception
Martin Shaw, known for The Professionals and Judge John Deed, stars as Inspector George Gently. Lee Ingleby plays his partner Detective Inspector John Bacchus, with Lisa McGrillis, Tom Hutch, and Annabel Scholey among the supporting cast.
Viewers have praised the show as 'one of the best crime/drama shows ever written' and 'addictive.' One fan said, 'I found it difficult to stop watching the show as the characters get under your skin.' Another noted that the series 'isn't afraid to go there' with its storylines, making it stand out.
All eight seasons of Inspector George Gently are now streaming on Netflix.
