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Midsomer Murders

1997 – nowShow25 seasons144 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic–8.7Rotten Tomatoes–83%

An intriguing crime series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for adrenaline or laughs.

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Episodes

25 seasons · 144 episodes · best: S7E7 "Ghosts of Christmas Past" 8.3

Episodes

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Story

The deadliest county in England.

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.

Feels like

  • Cozy British Crime Drama
  • Procedural Mystery
  • Idyllic Countryside Setting
  • Character-Driven Investigation
  • Episodic Structure
  • Gentle Tension
  • Community Secrets
  • Classic Detective Duo
  • Low-Stakes Violence
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 1,404 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Renny Rye, Peter Smith, Richard Holthouse
Written by
Caroline Graham, Andrew Payne, Peter J. Hammond
Produced by
Brian True-May, Betty Willingale, Jo Wright
Music by
Jim Parker, Evan Jolly

Everyone

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Facts

March 23, 1997 · December 30, 2025 · Still running

First aired
March 23, 1997
Latest episode
December 30, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
25 seasons · 144 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
48 countries

Tropes

The Catfish, The Alcoholic, Blood-Splattered Wedding Dress +9

  • The Catfish
  • The Alcoholic
  • Blood-Splattered Wedding Dress
  • Hollywood Darkness
  • Put on a Bus
  • Extremely Lengthy Creation
  • Lost in Character
  • The Cameo
  • Beachcombing
  • Daddy Issues
  • You Do Not Have to Say Anything
  • Cool Old Guy

12 of 517 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Midsomer Murders?"

Questions about Midsomer Murders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Midsomer Murders?

fuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaYouTube TVAcorn TVPluto TVAcornTV

In the United States, Midsomer Murders streams on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Midsomer Murders worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.9).

Which season of Midsomer Murders is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 23 is the weakest at 6.7. The highest-rated episode is Ghosts of Christmas Past (season 7, episode 7) at 8.3, and the lowest is Dressed to Kill (season 23, episode 4) at 6.0.

Is Midsomer Murders okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Midsomer Murders?

216 h

About 216 hours: 144 episodes in 25 seasons of about 90 minutes each since 1997, and it's still in production.

What tropes does Midsomer Murders use?

The CatfishThe AlcoholicBlood-Splattered Wedding DressHollywood DarknessPut on a BusExtremely Lengthy CreationLost in CharacterThe CameoBeachcombingDaddy IssuesYou Do Not Have to Say AnythingCool Old Guyand 505 more

TV Tropes lists 517 tropes for it, including The Catfish, The Alcoholic, and Blood-Splattered Wedding Dress.