Shaun Evans stars as the young Endeavour Morse, with Roger Allam as DI Fred Thursday and Anton Lesser as Chief Superintendent Reginald Bright in the ITV detective drama ‘Endeavour’.
Main cast
- Endeavour MorseShaun Evans1–9Main
- DI Fred ThursdayRoger Allam1–9Main
- Chief Superintendent Reginald BrightAnton Lesser1–9Main
Supporting cast
- Dr. Max DeBrynJames Bradshaw1–9Supp
- DS Jim StrangeSean Rigby1–9Supp
- DC Peter JakesJack Laskey1–4Supp
- Mrs. BrightCaroline O’Neill4–9Supp
- Dorothea FrazilAbigail Thaw2–9Supp
Guest & voice
- Sam ThursdayJack Bannon1, 5, 7Guest
- Win ThursdaySara Vickers2–3, 6–9Guest
- Chief Superintendent Harold DawsonNicholas Woodeson4–6Guest
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About this cast
‘Endeavour’ is a British detective drama series that serves as a prequel to ‘Inspector Morse’, following the early career of Endeavour Morse. The series aired on ITV from 2012 to 2023, spanning nine series. Shaun Evans leads the cast as the titular character, alongside Roger Allam and Anton Lesser.
FAQs
Who plays Endeavour Morse in Endeavour?
Shaun Evans plays the young Endeavour Morse.
Who plays DI Fred Thursday in Endeavour?
Roger Allam plays Detective Inspector Fred Thursday.
How many seasons of Endeavour are there?
There are 9 seasons, airing from 2012 to 2023.
Is Endeavour a prequel to Inspector Morse?
Yes, it is a prequel to the ITV series Inspector Morse, which starred John Thaw.
What network aired Endeavour?
Endeavour was originally broadcast on ITV in the UK.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026