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Overview

Drama Mystery Crime

The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Impossibly photogenic villages hide unspeakable evil.

Writing

Absurd murder methods: death by cheese wheel, anyone?

Acting

Guest stars before they were famous—spot the future Oscar winner.

Best for:Solo·Binge·Background

Heads up:Violence·Triggers

Creators

Anthony Horowitz, Caroline Graham

First AiredMar 23, 1997

StatusOngoing

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feellight

Seasons25·Episodes144

Top Cast

Neil Dudgeon

DCI John Barnaby

Nick Hendrix

DS Jamie Winter

Fiona Dolman

Sarah Barnaby

Annette Badland

Fleur Perkins

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The show has killed approximately 400+ characters across its run—that's nearly 3% of Midsomer's fictional population.

Cultural

Midsomer invented the 'cosy crime' TV boom; without it, no Baking Show murders or Agatha Raisin.

Midsomer Murders - Fan Trailer

Midsomer Murders - Fan Trailer

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