Dalgliesh is a British television series that blends crime drama with the intricate mind of its protagonist, Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, portrayed by Bertie Carvel. Set in the atmospheric backdrop of 1970s England, the show navigates through complex murder investigations infused with literary nuances, as Dalgliesh, also an accomplished poet and recent widower, uses his profound empathy and comprehension of the human condition to unravel mysteries.