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"Cherubim and Seraphim" is the name of an Inspector Morse mystery dramatized on ITV in the United Kingdom. It was broadcast in 1992.

The story involves a group of teenagers revelling in the contemporary rave and acid house culture. Two teenagers - one of whom is the daughter of Morse's step-sister - are found dead, presumably having committed suicide, which Morse and Lewis investigate. Despite his love of opera and classics Morse shows some interest in and empathy with the youth culture and its music. Listening to some homemade acid house music, Morse spots a sample of the Hallelujah Chorus.

Morse and Lewis observe, concealed, a rave at a leased stately home. Morse is somewhat disappointed to see no alcohol being drunk. They do discover, however, that a new experimental drug is being used. The effect of the drug is described as being a feeling of 'seeing the whole world and loving everybody in the world', the comedown of which can cause such terrible depression it is believed to have led to the two suicides. The drug in question is currently in testing; there is some controversy about the long-term effects, and whether they are relevant as the medicine is intended for the elderly.

The drug dealer is observed by Morse, but is killed in a car crash as he attempts to escape. Morse subsequently declares he hopes the 'killer' is in Hell, to which Lewis responds, 'You don't believe in Hell, Sir.' Morse responds that he wishes he did, commenting on how awful it is to be sixteen. There is some reference to his teenage years and his relationship with his father.

• Cherubim and Seraphim at the Internet Movie Database