Russell Lewis, the mastermind behind the "Endeavour" success, was certainly the best choice since he had one experience with the original "Inspector Morse" and helped to get the followup "Lewis" on his way. His five early screenplays for "Lewis" helped develop the partnership between Lewis and Hathaway.
By the way: Am I the only one who sees the relationship between DS Hathaway and DC/DS Endeavour? Both are very clever, well educated, studied in Oxford and originally trained to take a different occupation before joining the police, loner, awkward opposite women, and like riddles. And both are very respected by their superior.
By the way: Am I the only one who sees the relationship between DS Hathaway and DC/DS Endeavour? Both are very clever, well educated, studied in Oxford and originally trained to take a different occupation before joining the police, loner, awkward opposite women, and like riddles. And both are very respected by their superior.