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Midsomer Murders

1997 1 h 30 min Drama · Detective · Crime

A rural English county hides a startling capacity for violent crime, and a veteran detective must uncover the culprits.

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About the series

The deadliest county in England.

What it’s about

In the county of Midsomer, the peace of village life is shattered by violent crimes. DCI Tom Barnaby, a veteran detective, investigates these murders, often with a young sergeant. The series is based on the novels by Caroline Graham. The setting is a rural area where the calm exterior of English country life can hide a capacity for cunning and brutality.

What hooks you

The cast includes John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby and Jane Wymark as his wife Joyce. The series has run for 26 seasons and 148 episodes. Its slogan is 'The deadliest county in England.'

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who enjoy classic detective stories set in the English countryside, with a mix of murder and gentle humour. It will appeal to viewers who like their mysteries solved by a methodical, experienced inspector.

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Technical details
Country
United Kingdom
Year
1997
Genres
Drama, Detective, Crime
Episode length
1h 30min
Age rating
12+
MPAA
TV-14
Status
Streaming
World premiere
Mar 23, 1997

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 690 votes
8.0 /10
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7.944,000
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Creative team

All 14
Director Renny Rye

Trivia

  1. The instrument used to perform the music in the credits is called the theremin.
  2. Filming of the episode "The Blood Point" was halted shortly after it began because an unintended resemblance between the fictional plot and real events became apparent.
  3. The Scottish actor Ian Richardson was invited to appear in the series but died before filming began.

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