A senior White House aide, Morse, is leaving his position to become a lobbyist, subject to a one-year cooling-off period, leveraging his extensive experience and insight into federal agencies to assist clients in navigating the administration's operations.
The series finale of "Endeavour" titled "Exeunt" concludes with Morse solving a murder case involving Latin phrases and targeting academics. Meanwhile, Thursday confronts his estranged brother and uncovers a criminal empire. The episode is filled with memories, regrets, and farewells as Morse and Thursday bid their final goodbyes. The narrative takes a slightly wacko turn with a passionate kiss between Morse and Joan, but reality sets in as Morse collapses and ends up in the hospital. The episode ends with Morse and the choir singing Faure's Requiem, and Morse driving off, passing a young Endeavour, bringing the story full circle.
In the final episode of the series finale of "Endeavour," Morse ties up loose ends, concludes the Blenheim Vale case, and avoids his duties as Best Man at Strange and Joan's wedding. Shaun Evans, who plays Morse, discusses the emotional satisfaction of the ending and the importance of tying up loose ends. He also talks about the daydream sequence at the wedding and the significance of breaking stylistic rules. Morse engineers a way for Fred to escape, revealing his disappointment in Thursday's actions. The episode ends with a powerful moment as Morse drives his black Jaguar out of the gates, crossing space and time with his older self in his maroon Jag.