5/5 Such a long wait! But the show is well worth it!
  by Shopper (USA)
(if you are shopping for season 14, then I assume you know the basics already; still I am including the show outline in the PS paragraph; hope this helps)

This is such a LOOOOOONG wait, but...I thought I would share a few thoughts on the upcoming episodes: Death and Dust, A Picture of Innocence, They Seek Him Here, and Death in a Chocolate Box (eps 56 thru 59). All four were originally aired on British TV from May 2007 to May 2008. The US Feb 2010 DVD release date means we are more then two years behind. Ghrrrrr.... Still, I believe these episodes are well worth the wait: Barnaby himself becomes a murder suspect (!), MM's trademark inventive murder tools make an appearance (including a guillotine!), and we see the return of Simon, Cully's (Barnaby's daughter's) intended. Alas, Cully's wedding (episode 60) is still a long time coming (according to Acorn, set 15 has a tentative release date of June 2010, and set 16 of Oct 2010; we will have THREE sets, rather then the usual two in 2010!!!).

As excited as I am for season 14, according to Brian Tru-May, the show's executive producer, there are many well known actors interested in guest starring in future episodes, including Michael Caine, Roger Moore, and Johnny Depp (!!!). I hope this great show goes on forever! ;o) Still, no word on who is taking over for John Nettles when he retires...

UPDATE (Feb 10, 2010): Nettles' replacement has been revelaed. I have included the details in Set 16 review.

PS: For those new to this British masterpiece, Midsomer Murders is a long running "who done it", based on the novels of Caroline Graham, starring John Nettles (of the Bergerac fame) as the unflappable Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby. The series is set in the fictional Misomer County, which comprises of many cosy, rural villages, where wealthy and poor alike seem to do each other in at an average rate of three to four bodies per episode. The series has a worldwide following, not in the least due to the creative and macabre ways in which the MM victims are typically dispatched.

5/5 I'M ONE OF THE OLDER PEOPLE
  by Anne Craven
In response to "Older People", thank God for an intelligent, thought provoking, character building show! I am so sick and tired of shootouts, car chases, extreme violence, gratuitous sex and stories with no substance. Midsomer Murders does not have all these things, just good story lines, excellent character development and real actors. And as far as being "Cute", what planet do you come from? I am a huge mystery buff and own all the Frost, Morse, Inspector Lindley, Miss Marple, Piroit, Rough Diamond (another gem) and Sherlock Holmes DVD's and Midsomer Murders is right up there with these oustanding, well developed shows. I'm an American and let me tell you, I would rather watch all of the above shows than all the crap (with the exception of NCIS)that is on American TV. Thank God for British mysteries.


5/5 Not Only the Mystery
  by Lindewy (Lockport, IL USA)
As a long time fan of the Midsomer Murder series, I obviously enjoy the great mysteries. You just can't figure out "who done it". But there is an added plus to these stories, and that is the beautiful sets. Whether the action takes place in mid-summer or fall or winter or spring, the sets are absolutely beautiful - especially if you are a student or fan of architecture and/or gardening. The sets, both indoor and out, are gorgeous. Where else do you get a story that would qualify for an Edgar, as well as an award from "House and Garden"? What a wonderful couple of hours to give yourself!

5/5 Character Development
  by T. E. Salamone (Scottsdale AZ)
I read with amusement the unfavorable review; the one suggesting this show puts the "old folks" to sleep. I submit that if you have ADHD and need a new stabbing or shooting every 30 seconds then this is not the show for you. If you're hooked on graphic violence or gratuitous violence to keep your interest...then keep that remote in your hand and keep changing channels. On the other hand, if you're looking for a show where there's a little more character development, where you feel like you're getting to know the personalities of the key players then keep watching. If you're just as happy to have the violent beating, stabbing, strangling, and shooting take place "off camera" then you'll enjoy Midsomer Murders. If you enjoy trying to "figure out" the motive and identity of the culprit, this is a very good show. I enjoy "A Touch of Frost," "Inspector Morse," "Prime Suspect," and "Foyle's War" as well. Tom

5/5 Midsomer Murders Set 14
  by Jacob's grammy (Maryland, USA)
Can't miss! Midsomer Murders is one of the best British series we've stumbled across. My sister and I can't wait for set 14 to get here--we just got set 13 and have already watched 3 of the 4 episodes! All we need is a glass of wine and the big screen tv for a most enjoyable evening with DCI Barnaby!