Midsomer Murders
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.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Year
- 1997
- Episode length
- 1h 30min
- Age rating
- 12+
- MPAA
- TV-14
- Status
- Streaming
- World premiere
- Mar 23, 1997
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 690 votesCreative team
All 14-
01
John Nettles
DCI Tom Barnaby
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02
Jane Wymark
Joyce Barnaby
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03
Gwilym Lee
DS Charlie Nelson
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04
Barry Jackson
Dr. George Bullard
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05
Neil Dudgeon
DCI John Barnaby / Daniel Bolt
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06
Kirsty Dillon
WPC/DC Gail Stephens
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07
Fiona Dolman
Sarah Barnaby / Charity Solicitor
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08
Tamzin Malleson
Doctor Kate Wilding
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09
Jason Hughes
DS Ben Jones / DC Ben Jones / DI Ben Jones
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10
Laura Howard
Cully Barnaby
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11
John Hopkins
Sgt Daniel Scott
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12
Nick Hendrix
DS Jamie Winter
Trivia
- The instrument used to perform the music in the credits is called the theremin.
- 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.
- The Scottish actor Ian Richardson was invited to appear in the series but died before filming began.
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