New out last night the first episode in series 23 of our favourite cosy crime drama, Midsomer Murders on ITV. With 4 new episodes airing every Sunday evening, and then available for you to catch-up on ITVX’s online streaming service.
Starring Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby and Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter.
For more of the best British cosy crime dramas – books, TV and radio dramatisations, see my posts below.
Midsomer Murders S23
First Aired on UK TV (ITV): 14 April 2024, Series 23 includes four 90 minute episodes | IMDb rating: 6.9/10 (465) | Main cast: Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby, Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter, Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby, Annette Badland as Fleur Perkins.
Description: DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon, Life of Riley) and his trusty sidekick, DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix, Marcella), endeavor to solve perplexing crimes in the delightful yet deadly county of Midsomer. In Series 23, they investigate murders among a group of doomsday preppers, at a police retirement village, an artisanal bakery, and a drag show. [Source: Amazon]
Series 23 Episode List
- The Blacktrees Prophecy: Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bombproof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly. But after the controversial ousting of a member, Warren has a target on his back. Preaching survival at any cost comes back to haunt him as the Blacktrees Prophecy claims its first-but not last-victim.
- The Debt of Lies: Challis Court seems to be a tight-knit community for retired police officers, but hierarchies from the force have remained-and resentments. When a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard a murder on their doorstep as an affront and a challenge. Since Challis is a gated estate, Barnaby realizes that the killer is likely a resident… and therefore an ex-police officer.
- A Grain of Truth: The beautiful, historic watermill in Lower Blissingham is home to award-winning artisan baker Tom Larkton and his wife, pastry chef Chrissie. The mill has been in Chrissie”s family for centuries, and the couple have restored it and turned it into a thriving business with an online following. But their popularity has overshadowed Lower Blissingham, and many of the villagers are not happy about it…
- Dressed to Kill: Each year, the more traditional residents of Elverton-Cum-Latterly do battle in a dominoes competition that pits village teams against each other and dates back decades. But when the event occurs the same night as a drag queen fundraiser for a terminally ill teenager, the resulting clash of cultures is epic-and deadly.
*Midsomer Murders series 23 is available to watch online for UK viewers free on ITVX. And for US viewers from US Amazon with Acorn TV.
More of the Best British Cosy Crime TV Shows
- Agatha Raisin Series 1 to 4 Episode Lists, starring Ashley Jensen.
- BBC One Death in Paradise Series 13 (2024), starring Ralf Little.
- Madame Blanc Mysteries New on Acorn TV starring Sally Lindsay.
- Signora Volpe – Acorn TV Original starring Emilia Fox.
- Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz on BritBox – Seasons 1-2 starring Lesley Manville.
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Don’t forget to check out my latest: Best BBC Radio Drama Series & Episode Lists.
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