Foyle's War (2002)

Name: Foyle's War
Released: 2002

As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.

Genres: Mystery, Drama, War & Politics, Crime

What to watch after Foyle's War

Endeavour (2012) — Same feel: serious, smart
Poirot (1989) — Anthony Horowitz wrote for both
MI-5 (2002) — Andy Hay directed both
Inspector Lewis (2006) — Same feel: smart, reflective
Inspector Morse (1987) — Same subject: police detective
Line of Duty (2012)