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Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

The deadliest county in England.

19977.525 Seasons144 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Caroline Graham
Written by Caroline Graham
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Neil Dudgeon

Neil Dudgeon

DCI John Barnaby

Nick Hendrix

Nick Hendrix

DS Jamie Winter

Fiona Dolman

Fiona Dolman

Sarah Barnaby

Annette Badland

Annette Badland

Fleur Perkins

Themes & Keywords

englandmurderpolice detectivemurder investigationpolice inspectormidsomer

About Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 1997 exploring themes of england, murder, police detective, murder investigation, police inspector, midsomer. Created by Caroline Graham, it stars Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix, Fiona Dolman. 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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