So I mentioned Foyle’s War at the outset of this thread. Anthony Horowitz was the creative force for the series & wrote the vast majority of episodes. Beginning with the outset of WWII & extending beyond the war into spy espionage, it is something that must be watched from episode one for full enjoyment of the developing characters (we have the box set, and it is worth every penny). This series has been highly praised for it’s historical accuracy, and I must say, I think I’ve learned some hidden detail about the period from every episode. It is simply a brilliant body of work, and every story is a mind-twister. As I have watched most of the series we’ve mentioned above, it is no small compliment to say that Foyle’s War rises to the top for me. I happened to love the Pund character in Magpie Murders, and Inspector Foyle is rather similar in his demeanor. As a little bonus, the actor who plays Pund shows up towards the end of Foyle’s War. Horowitz’s writing is superb, and believe me, you will relish this series, or you simply aren’t breathing properly!