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DCI Banks

2011 – 2015 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.

7.1(173 reviews)

11.5376% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 16, 2011
Last air date: Oct 5, 2016
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 30
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Left Bank Pictures

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Keywords

detectivebased on novel or bookpolicepolice detectivemurder investigationpolice procedural

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

2011 · 6 episodes

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Cast

Stephen Tompkinson

Alan Banks

Andrea Lowe

Annie Cabbot

Caroline Catz

Helen Morton

Jack Deam

Ken Blackstone

Samuel Anderson

Vince Grady

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

7.1

173 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful