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Midsomer Murders

1997– · Crime, Drama, Mystery · 25 seasons · ★ 7.5

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Synopsis of Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders is a British crime drama that has aired on ITV since 1997, created by Anthony Horowitz and Caroline Graham based on the latter's books. The setting is Midsomer, a fictional county in England whose capital is Causton, a midsize city where Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, played by John Nettles, lives with his wife and works in the Major Crime Investigation Department. The villages in the area are as peaceful and picturesque as they are dangerous. Barnaby arrives in each locality to solve a series of deaths, trying to figure out who is responsible and what motivates their actions. The show blends intrigue with a strong dose of dark humor.

«The deadliest county in England.»

25seasons
144episodes
90 minper episode
7.5audience scoreTMDB · 377 votes
7.9IMDb rating45,049 votes
Latest episode aired

24x02 · Episodio 2

December 30, 2025. No date has been announced yet for the next one.

Seasons of Midsomer Murders

Season 1Season 11997 · 5 ep. · ★ 7.4Season 2Season 21999 · 4 ep. · ★ 7.1Season 3Season 31999 · 4 ep. · ★ 6.9Season 4Season 42000 · 6 ep. · ★ 6.9Season 5Season 52002 · 4 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 6Season 62003 · 5 ep. · ★ 7.4Season 7Season 72003 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.4Season 8Season 82004 · 9 ep. · ★ 7.9Season 9Season 92005 · 8 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 10Season 102006 · 8 ep. · ★ 7.8Season 11Season 112008 · 7 ep. · ★ 7.5Season 12Season 122009 · 7 ep. · ★ 7.9Season 13Season 132010 · 8 ep. · ★ 7.2Season 14Season 142011 · 8 ep. · ★ 6.7Season 15Season 152012 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.7Season 16Season 162013 · 5 ep. · ★ 7.3Season 17Season 172015 · 4 ep. · ★ 7.1Season 18Season 182016 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.1Season 19Season 192016 · 6 ep. · ★ 7.4Season 20Season 202019 · 6 ep. · ★ 5.9Season 21Season 212020 · 4 ep. · ★ 5.4Season 22Season 222021 · 6 ep. · ★ 4.2Season 23Season 232024 · 4 ep. · ★ 2.4Season 24Season 242025 · 4 ep. · ★ 3.3Season 25Season 254 ep. · ★ 3.5

Cast by Midsomer Murders

John NettlesJohn NettlesDCI Tom Barnaby81 episodes
Jane WymarkJane WymarkJoyce Barnaby81 episodes
Barry JacksonBarry JacksonDr. George Bullard75 episodes
Laura HowardLaura HowardCully Barnaby73 episodes
Neil DudgeonNeil DudgeonDCI John Barnaby66 episodes
Fiona DolmanFiona DolmanSarah Barnaby63 episodes
Jason HughesJason HughesDI Ben Jones53 episodes
Nick HendrixNick HendrixDS Jamie Winter34 episodes
Kirsty DillonKirsty DillonWPC/DC Gail Stephens30 episodes
Daniel CaseyDaniel CaseyGavin Troy29 episodes
Annette BadlandAnnette BadlandFleur Perkins28 episodes
Tamzin MallesonTamzin MallesonDoctor Kate Wilding23 episodes
SykesSykesSykes the Jack Russell Terrier18 episodes
Gwilym LeeGwilym LeeDS Charlie Nelson15 episodes
John HopkinsJohn HopkinsSgt Daniel Scott15 episodes
Manjinder VirkManjinder VirkDr. Kam Karimore12 episodes
Neil ConrichNeil ConrichConstable Angel8 episodes
Raj AwastiRaj AwastiVillager8 episodes
Isabel ShawBetty Barnaby7 episodes
Neville PhillipsNeville PhillipsAdmirer6 episodes
Lee ByfordPolice Officer6 episodes
Alwyne TaylorAlwyne TaylorDr. Catherine Bullard5 episodes
Chris WilsonChris WilsonPolice Officer5 episodes
Ruth ClarsonRuth ClarsonCID5 episodes
Toby JonesToby JonesDan Peterson4 episodes
Victoria LennoxLibrarian4 episodes
Sam HazeldineSam HazeldineSimon Dixon4 episodes
Caroline LintottSally Middleton4 episodes
Elaine DonnellyElaine DonnellyMaureen Cruickshank3 episodes
Rupert VansittartRupert VansittartAlistair Kingslake3 episodes
Clare HolmanClare HolmanSue Tutt3 episodes
Alex BelcourtWPS3 episodes
Timothy BatesonTimothy BatesonJames Jocelyne3 episodes
Tony HaygarthTony HaygarthJack Tewson3 episodes
Samantha BondSamantha BondSuzanna Chambers3 episodes
Gabrielle LloydGabrielle LloydHannah Dewsbrough3 episodes
Adrian ScarboroughAdrian ScarboroughPeter Fogden3 episodes
David BamberDavid BamberDaniel Fargo3 episodes
Clive WoodClive WoodGeoffrey Larkin3 episodes
Caroline BlakistonCaroline BlakistonSylvia Lennard3 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Anthony Horowitz, Caroline Graham
Address
Renny Rye, Peter Smith, Richard Holthouse, Sarah Hellings, Nicholas Laughland
Writing
Andrew Payne, Jeff Povey
Production companies
Bentley Productions, ITV, BBC
Network or Platform
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Original Language
English
Premiere
March 23, 1997
Latest episode aired
December 30, 2025 (24x02)
Status
Returning series
Type
Fiction
Awards
1 award and 10 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Midsomer Murders

The first episode was the most-watched one-off drama of 1997, with 13.5 million viewers.
In 2004, the series was among the three best-selling British TV shows in the world, whether as programming or on DVD.
Only three murders in the entire series take place outside the fictional county of Midsomer, and one of them happens in Copenhagen.
The Six Bells pub in Warborough appears several times as the Black Swan in the fictional village of Badger's Drift.
The music is by Jim Parker, and its main theme is performed mainly on the theremin, an unusual electronic instrument.
An episode from the sixteenth season was filmed on 11 August 2013 at White Waltham Airfield, southwest of Maidenhead.
In March 2011, producer Brian True-May was suspended by All3Media after telling Radio Times that the show had no non-white celebrities.
ITV and All3Media International have renewed the series for a 26th season of four long-form episodes, which will bring the total available to 148 and is scheduled for 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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  3. 6x03 Painted in Blood ★ 8.2
  4. 17x04 A Vintage Murder ★ 8.2
  5. 5x01 Market for Murder ★ 8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Midsomer Murders have?

Midsomer Murders has 25 seasons and 144 episodes in total, and is still airing.

Where to watch Midsomer Murders in Spain?

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Will there be more seasons of Midsomer Murders?

Midsomer Murders is still airing, although no date has been confirmed yet for the next episode. Once it is announced, it will appear on this profile.

Who is in the cast of Midsomer Murders?

The main cast includes John Nettles (DCI Tom Barnaby), Jane Wymark (Joyce Barnaby), Barry Jackson (Dr. George Bullard) and Laura Howard (Cully Barnaby).

Who created Midsomer Murders?

Midsomer Murders was created by Anthony Horowitz and Caroline Graham.

How long does it take to watch all of Midsomer Murders?

With episodes of about 90 minutes, watching all 144 episodes takes approximately 216 hours.

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