EPISODETDThe Dead of Jericho1987
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The Dead of Jericho
From Inspector Morse
A 57-minute mystery & suspense episode from Inspector Morse, Season 1, Episode 1.
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The first installment of the long-running British mystery series based on the stories by Colin Dexter, Inspector Morse: The Dead of Jericho first aired in the U.K. on January 6, 1987. Inspector Morse (John Thaw) and Sergeant Lewis (Kevin Whately) investigate the death of Anne Staveley (Gemma Jones). The evidence suggests that Anne committed suicide, but Morse believes it was murder. This mystery was written by British screenwriter Anthony Minghella, who later directed The English Patient and The Talented Mr. Ripley.
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How long is The Dead of Jericho?
The Dead of Jericho runs for 57m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under mystery & suspense, police, crime drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Series Binge Profile
Total Content Density: 2 hours 51 minutes (3 episodes)
Intensity Rating: Relaxed Watch Easy viewing. Perfect for casual watches.
Binge Milestones
1 episode/day: 3 days
3 episodes/day: 1 days
5 episodes/day: 1 days
Episodes (3)
- S01E01 - The Dead of Jericho Viewing
- S01E02 - The Silent World of Nicholas Quinn
- S01E03 - Service of All the Dead
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