Midsomer Murders continues to be a massive hit, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. First premiering in 1997 on ITV in the U.K., Midsomer Murders has since produced 24 seasons of cozy murder mystery mayhem. Frankly, it’s a miracle there’s anyone left to murder in the fictional English county of Midsomer, considering on average three people die per episode, and there are well over 130 episodes to keep you entertained and pleasantly bewildered.
On March 31, 2023, cast member Fiona Dolman, who plays DCI John Barnaby’s (Neil Dudgeon) wife, Sarah, posted an on-set photo on X (formerly Twitter) of her together with Dudgeon and fellow cast member Nick Hendrix, who plays Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter on the show.
This confirmed that Hendrix would be returning for Midsomer Murders‘ 24th outing. Hendrix has been a featured cast member since season 19, but since the actors who play the Detective Sergeants frequently move on, it’s always interesting to know how long they plan to stay on the show. Annette Badland, who plays pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins, has returned for Midsomer Murders season 24 as well.
Midsomer Murders season 24 release schedule confirmed
Acorn TV, which is available in both the U.K. and the U.S., began airing the 24th season of Midsomer Murders exclusively on December 4, 2023. The season will consist of four episodes in total, two of which have aired at the time of writing. The confirmed release schedule is as follows:
December 4: “The Devil’s Work”
“The demise of the Shirewell patriarch sparks a vicious inheritance dispute when eldest son Lucian announces plans to break up an estate that’s been in the family for centuries.”
via Rotten Tomatoes
December 11: “Book of the Dead”
“When the author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead, Barnaby and Winter must unravel the cryptic clues to find the killer.”
December 18: “Claws Out”
“After a pet detective turns up dead inside the kennel of the dog he was searching for, Barnaby and Winter are drawn into a world of dognapping, cat seduction and animal investigation.”
December 25: “Climate of Death”
“Sleepy Goodman’s Land, known as the greenest village in Midsomer, is bought by a Texas oilman; following the sale, a string of grisly murders ensues.”
Happy watching!
(featured image: ITV/Acorn TV)
