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Based on Caroline Graham's novels and featuring the stolid crime-solving skills of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby, Midsomer Murders made their television debut in 1997 and continue to keep viewers happy with that potent whodunnit ingredient: spectacularly bloody murders in the most tranquil rural settings the Shires have to offer. Midsomer is a vaguely defined area of villages and hamlets with charming names like Badger's Drift and Goodman's Land. It also has the highest number of violent deaths per capita outside the average war zone. Serial killings abound to test the nerve of Barnaby (John Nettles) and his sidekick Sergeant Troy (Daniel Casey), a dullard easily perplexed by a world which refuses to stick to his black and white view of things.
Nettles is excellent; there's a hint of Bergerac still, now heavier of jowl and broader of beam, though the chasing is necessarily limited and the DCI enjoys the home comforts of an understanding wife and a spirited daughter. "Every time I go into any Midsomer village, it's always the same thing", he huffs. "Blackmail, sexual deviancy, suicide and murder." Ain't it the truth? The murders are astonishing. Family feuds, jealousy, incest, industrial espionage, all erupt at regular intervals leaving a trail of bodies with throats slashed, limbs dismembered and blood absolutely everywhere. Rivers of sheer nastiness run deep beneath the superficially pastoral perfection of Midsomer. Thank goodness there are still men like dependable Barnaby to get to the bottom of things. Eventually.
Sure of Barnaby’s eventual success, Midsomer Murders make for a cosy, even comforting, couple of hours curled up in front of the television. And they make a great showcase for star turns from the great stable of British character actors, too, from Celia Imrie and Elizabeth Spriggs to Imelda Staunton and Duncan Preston, who invariably turn this whimsical stuff into the tastiest possible ham.--Piers Ford
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Another case for Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby (John Nettles) and his sidekick Sergeant Troy (Daniel Casey). Old wounds are re-opened when theatrical director Simon Fletcher returns to his home town of Badger's Drift for his latest production, and soon after his arrival an old schoolfriend, property developer Richard Bayly, is found decapitated. For Barnaby, the killing is too close to home; the local vicar (Richard Briers) is the man in charge of his forthcoming marriage vows renewal ceremony, while his daughter is in the cast of Fletcher's play!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Quite simply - this is one of the best of the Midsomer Murders stories. The plot is well written with lots of murders throw in for good measure. Once again the story takes place in Badgers Drift where the very first Midsomer Murders (The Killings At Badgers Drift) was set. I must admit that I did guess who the killer was but it wasnt easy - I had to use my "little grey cells" (sorry wrong programme).
The cast is superb especially Richard Briers as the Vicar. I have always found that the casting in the series is very strong and the series benefits from this. John Nettles has made the role of Chief Inspector Barnaby has own and I am so pleased that he is continuing to make them.
The cast is superb especially Richard Briers as the Vicar. I have always found that the casting in the series is very strong and the series benefits from this. John Nettles has made the role of Chief Inspector Barnaby has own and I am so pleased that he is continuing to make them.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Format:VHS Tape
I watch a hell of a lot of television and I am confident in my statement that this is the best series that I have seen. All videos in this series are superb - cannot honestly pick a favourite - and I'm waiting for the next few videos to be released to add to my collection. Death's Shadow is a prime example of Midsomer Murders at its finest - a terrific cast, Jeremy Silberston's impeccable direction and a quirky intelligent script from Anthony Horowitz. Let's hope that as soon as Series Five is shown, it zips onto video... We want more!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By sydneyemms
Format:DVD
One of the best 'Midsomer Murders' finally comes to DVD. Made for the second series in 1998 it features the usual mixture of beautiful villages and dark secrets. The casting is spot on with Richard Briers and Christopher Villiers as particular stand outs in the supporting cast. There are a succession of grisly murders and slowly Barnaby and Troy piece together the story of the terrible secret that linked them all. John Nettles and Daniel Casey are as ever supurb in the leading roles, always bringing a sense of realism to this eccentric world and I'm sure Daniel will be missed when he departs the show soon.
It would have been nice to see the leads and perhaps some of the guest cast do a commentary, instead all we get are some filmographies and a map of Midsomer. Its a mystery why they don't do more. But while the extras are spartan the story does compensate. Hopefully when the other titles are released a little more effort will be made. But I really enjoyed the story and am keen to see more tales such as 'Tainted Fruit' come to DVD.
It would have been nice to see the leads and perhaps some of the guest cast do a commentary, instead all we get are some filmographies and a map of Midsomer. Its a mystery why they don't do more. But while the extras are spartan the story does compensate. Hopefully when the other titles are released a little more effort will be made. But I really enjoyed the story and am keen to see more tales such as 'Tainted Fruit' come to DVD.
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MURDER NEVER STOPS IN MIDSOMER
Barnaby goes back to Badger's Drift, the colourful setting of the first episode "The Killings at Badger's Drit" (which is even referenced during the show) to meet the meeky... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2008 by MIDSOMER FAN
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Brilliant
This, as the other reviewers said, is a prime example of midsomer murders. It starts with simon fletcher having a disturbing dream, and as soon as he travels to badgers drift, a... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2005
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Absolutely fantastic!
Wow. I love all of the titles in the 'Midsomer Murders' series but I firmly believe that this is one of the best, if not THE best. Read more
Published on 12 July 2002
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