Foyle's War
- Mystery
- Drama
- War & Politics
- Crime
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Foyle's War is a British mystery-drama series that premiered in 2002, following Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle as he investigates crimes on the English south coast during World War II and its aftermath. The show spans 9 seasons and concluded its run, blending wartime intrigue with detective work as Foyle transitions from police officer to MI5 agent. Viewers appreciate its intelligent writing, period detail, and exploration of how ordinary people navigate extraordinary times.
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Michael KitchenDCS Foyle
Honeysuckle WeeksSamantha Stewart
Anthony HowellPaul Milner, DI Paul Milner
Nigel TerryHugh Jackson
Maggie SteedMargaret Ellis
Sophia MylesSusan Gascoigne
James McAvoyRay Pritchard
Janine DuvitskiEve Redmond
Emily BluntLucy Markham
Stephen MooreIain Stewart
Timothy CarltonAdmiral James Francis
Peter Youngblood HillsJames Taylor
Christina ColeViolet Davies
Peter BlytheGrp Cpt. Lawrence Smythe
Kenneth ColleyBrian Jones
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Seasons
9 seasons
Episodes · Season 9
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | High Castle | 2015-01-04 | 89m | 6.5 |
| 02 | Trespass | 2015-01-11 | 87m | 7.3 |
| 03 | Elise | 2015-01-18 | 89m | 7.0 |
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Is Foyle's War renewed or cancelled?
Foyle's War has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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How many seasons does Foyle's War have?
Foyle's War has 9 seasons total. The series ran from 2002 until its conclusion, with later seasons following Foyle's work as an MI5 agent in the post-war period.
When does Foyle's War take place?
The series begins in 1940 during World War II on the south coast of England. As it progresses across the 9 seasons, it moves into the post-war years, allowing the narrative to evolve beyond the conflict.
Is Foyle's War still ongoing?
No, Foyle's War has ended. The complete series of 9 seasons is available to watch in full.
What genres is Foyle's War?
Foyle's War combines mystery, drama, war and politics, and crime elements, creating a sophisticated blend that appeals to fans of detective stories and historical dramas.
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