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Detective show lovers, this one's for you! Britbox is officially rebooting The Inspector Lynley Mysteries with their new series Lynley. With this new mystery, you'll get all the same odd couple, buddy cop vibes of Untamed with all the British crime drama of Dept. Q — and I couldn't be more excited! Here's what you need to know about the brand new show, from the top notch cast to the trailer.
Scroll to find out everything you need to know about Britbox's Lynley detective show!
Is 'Lynley' based on a book?
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Yes, the upcoming Britbox series, starring Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay, is based on the best-selling novels by author Elizabeth George. There are a total of 21 books in the series, all of which center around the mismatched detective duo who must find a way to reconcile their differences in order to successfully get the job done.
Furthermore, Lynley has already been made into a TV series adaptation back in 2001 through 2008 on BBC. This upcoming series will be a reboot of the highly adored BBC program from the aughts.What's 'Lynley' about?
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What’s more difficult than solving complex crimes and taking down the biggest criminals in England? Working side-by-side with a detective who is your polar opposite, of course. Such is the case with Detective Tommy Lynley and Barbara Havers, who have absolutely nothing in common.
Not only are their personalities totally polarizing, but the two also come from starkly different backgrounds. While Barbara is working-class, Tommy was born into an aristocratic family.
Of course, Barbara can’t help but feel skeptical towards her partner’s decision to join the police force. If he’s so wealthy and well off, as she comments in the series trailer, why does he bother working with their team of investigators? Yet according to Tommy, despite his cushy lifestyle, he feels as though there’s something seriously missing in his life. That’s where his detective work comes in: “It gives me some sort of purpose I’ve never really had before,” he confesses to Barbara.
Who's in the 'Lynley' cast?
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The Lynley cast includes:
- Leo Suter (Vikings: Valhalla, Sanditon)
- Sofia Barclay (Prime Target, Ted Lasso)
- Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story)
- Michael Workeye (Margot's Got Money Troubles, My Lady Jane)
- Joshua Sher (Vera)
- Adrian Wheeler
- Nisha Nayar
- Rosalyn Wright
Why are fans excited about 'Lynley'?
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What fans seem to love most about The Inspector Lynley Mysteries series is the undeniable chemistry between detectives Tommy Lynley and Barbara Havers. Not only is their banter unmatched, but the fact that their differences somehow work in their favor makes their dynamic impossible to forget. Plus, based on the short trailer alone for the upcoming Lynley series, you can clearly tell lead actors Suter and Barclay know just how to create that palpable spark.
How will 'Lynley' differ from 'Inspector Lynley Mysteries'?
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One might question the point of a new reboot series, since the books have already been adapted into a program on the BBC from 2001-2008. What’s notable is the fact that several more books in the detective series have been published since the TV series wrapped up in 2008. This will likely provide more depth to the characters, since there’s more content to work with.
When does 'Lynley' premiere?
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Fans can anticipate the new detective series available on the Britbox streaming platform on September 4, 2025.
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