

3.593 minSeason 24 • Episode 2
LatestBarnaby must crack the clues to find the killer of a writer who sparked a nationwide treasure hunt.
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.
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.
Creators
Anthony Horowitz, Caroline Graham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show has killed approximately 400+ characters across its run—that's nearly 3% of Midsomer's fictional population.
Midsomer invented the 'cosy crime' TV boom; without it, no Baking Show murders or Agatha Raisin.