In ‘Lewis‘ (2007–2015), Kevin Whately stars as Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis, Laurence Fox as Detective Sergeant James Hathaway, and Clare Holman as Dr. Laura Hobson, with the duo solving murders in Oxford.
Main cast
- DI Robert ‘Robbie’ LewisKevin Whately1–9Main
- DS James HathawayLaurence Fox1–9Main
- Dr. Laura HobsonClare Holman1–9Main
- Chief Superintendent Jean InnocentRebecca Front1–7, 9Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. Rupert FfordSteve Toussaint1–2Supp
- DC Alex GrayNeil Dudgeon1Supp
- DC Lizzie MaddoxJemma Redgrave1Supp
- Sergeant (later Inspector) Brian HigginsDavid Oldham1–9Supp
- PC (later DC) Steve O’NeillAngela Griffin2–4Supp
Guest & voice
- Christian AubertJulian Glover1Guest
- Clair SlaterMegan Dodds1Guest
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About this cast
Set in Oxford, the series follows Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis (Kevin Whately) after his promotion from Inspector Morse, paired with the younger, intellectual DS James Hathaway (Laurence Fox). Together with pathologist Dr. Laura Hobson (Clare Holman), they investigate complex and often literary-linked murders across the city and university.
FAQs
Who plays DI Lewis in Lewis?
Kevin Whately plays Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis, reprising his role from Inspector Morse.
Who plays DS Hathaway in Lewis?
Laurence Fox plays Detective Sergeant James Hathaway, the new partner introduced in the series.
Who plays Dr. Laura Hobson in Lewis?
Clare Holman plays Dr. Laura Hobson, the Home Office pathologist who is a major supporting character.
Is Lewis a spin-off from Inspector Morse?
Yes, Lewis continues the story of Robbie Lewis after he takes retirement and is later reinstated as a detective inspector, set in the same Oxford world.
How many seasons of Lewis are there?
There are 9 seasons (33 episodes plus a pilot ‘The Dead of Winter’ which is sometimes counted as series 1 episode 1) airing from 2007 to 2015.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026