Endeavour Season 1 Episode 1
Endeavour
Season 1

Ep 1. Pilot

  • TV-14
  • July 1, 2013
  • 89 min
  • 8.3  (3,532)

Endeavour season 1 episode 1, titled Pilot, introduces us to the titular character, Endeavour Morse, and takes us back to the beginning of his journey as a police detective. Set in 1960s Oxford, the show follows Morse's early years with the police force as he navigates the complex world of crime-solving.

The episode opens with Morse working as a lowly traffic officer, writing out tickets for parking violations. He quickly becomes disillusioned with the job, longing for something more challenging and meaningful. His chance comes when he stumbles upon a murder scene while driving to work. Despite having no experience in such matters, Morse is transfixed by the process of investigating the crime and begins to piece together clues that others have missed.

As the investigation progresses, Morse is pulled deeper into the world of detectives and their work. He finds himself developing an unlikely partnership with Detective Inspector Fred Thursday, an older, more experienced officer who takes Morse under his wing and shows him the ropes. Thursday sees something in Morse that others have missed - a keen eye for detail, a dogged persistence, and a thirst for justice.

The case itself is a complicated one, involving a missing girl, a violent criminal, and a wealthy Oxford family with secrets to hide. As the duo probes deeper, they find themselves coming up against powerful forces that would prefer the murder to remain unsolved. Despite the odds against them, Morse and Thursday keep going, working tirelessly to find the truth.

Along the way, we are introduced to a host of characters who will become recurring players in the series. There's Sergeant Strange, the hard-nosed detective who clashes with Morse at every turn, and the coroner Max DeBryn, who becomes a close confidant and sounding board for Morse. We also see glimpses of the wider community, from students at Oxford University to wealthy socialites who are more concerned with their public image than with justice.

Throughout the episode, we get a sense of Morse's character - he is a solitary figure, with few friends and a troubled past. He is a man of few words, preferring to let his actions speak for themselves. We see him grappling with personal demons - his father's suicide, his own sense of isolation - even as he dives headfirst into the case.

By the end of the episode, we are left with a resolution to the case, but also with a sense that there is much more to come. Morse and Thursday are a formidable team, and it's clear that this is only the beginning of their partnership. As the credits roll, we are left eagerly anticipating the next episode, wondering what challenges and mysteries will come their way.

Overall, Endeavour season 1 episode 1 is a compelling introduction to Morse's world and a promising beginning to the series. Its combination of intriguing characters, complex cases, and a moody, atmospheric setting make it a must-watch for fans of detective dramas.

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  • First Aired
    July 1, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    89 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.3  (3,532)