The Last Detective
Series Overview
"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 17 Episodes
90 min per episode
2003 – 2007
Premiered: Fri, Feb 7, 2003
Richard HarrisLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 5: “Dead Peasant's Society”
Members of a secretive gentlemen's club are dying in mysterious circumstances.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Acorn TV | The Last DetectiveOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-11
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Thomas, Richard Harris
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What is The Last Detective about?
"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.
How many seasons does The Last Detective have?
The Last Detective comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Last Detective?
Key cast members in The Last Detective include Peter Davison, Sean Hughes, Rob Spendlove, Vineeta Rishi, Emma Amos.
Who created or directed The Last Detective?
The Last Detective was developed and directed by Leslie Thomas, Richard Harris.