Lynley (2025)

Tommy Lynley is a brilliant police detective but an outsider in the force – simply by virtue of his aristocratic upbringing. He is paired with Barbara Havers, a sergeant with a maverick attitude and a working-class background. With seemingly nothing in common and against all odds, the mismatched duo of Lynley and Havers become a formidable team, bonded by their desire to see justice done.

Filming Fake-Out: Although the series is set in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire, "Lynley" was primarily filmed in Ireland, specifically Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. The cast and crew created the "magic of movies" by using these locations to represent East Anglia.
Aristocratic Ride: DI Tommy Lynley, played by Leo Suter, drives a "shabby-chic" vintage Jensen Interceptor, which reflects his aristocratic background and adds a touch of classic British style to the series.
Class Conflict: The series explores the dynamic between Lynley, who comes from an aristocratic background, and DS Barbara Havers, who has a working-class background, highlighting the class divide through their interactions and differing perspectives. This "class war" is a recurring theme throughout the four episodes.
Sherlock Dreams: Sofia Barclay, who plays DS Barbara Havers, expressed her desire for a crossover episode with "Sherlock," where Lynley and Havers would be annoyed by Sherlock taking over their crime scene.
From Page to Screen (Again): "Lynley" (2025) is a reboot of "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" that aired from 2001 to 2007. Both are based on Elizabeth George's "Inspector Lynley" novels, but the 2025 series offers a fresh take with a focus on thrills and a modern perspective.