ITV's Endeavour set to end in 2023
'Endeavour' is set to end in 2023.
The Inspector Morse prequel show is poised to end next year, after producers Mammoth Screen, screenwriter Russell Lewis, and actors Shaun Evans and Roger Allam all reached a "mutual agreement" to conclude the ITV drama after nine series.
Executive producer Damien Timmer said: "'Endeavour' has been a real labour of love for all of us, and we salute Russell Lewis for his extraordinary achievement in chronicling Endeavour Morse's coming of age across 72 hours of TV.
"Russell always knew where he wanted the series to end, and that Remorseful Day is nearly upon us! We'd like to thank Shaun and Roger and all the other members of the 'Endeavour' family on and off screen, and to the show's fans both in the UK and abroad."
The final series will feature plenty of "surprises", according to the executive producer.
Damien added: "Russell has many surprises up his sleeve for the final three films, with the return of some familiar faces and new challenges for 'Endeavour' and Thursday to face before the final goodbye!"
ITV also confirmed that it "respectfully accepts this creative decision".
The broadcaster explained in a statement: "[ITV] would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone associated with 'Endeavour' who have made the drama such a well-loved part of the UK's drama landscape.
"ITV would particularly like to thank Damien Timmer, Russell Lewis, Shaun Evans and Roger Allam who have created television history following in the footsteps of Morse's acclaimed creator, the late, great, Colin Dexter and the much missed John Thaw."