The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these contemporary British television mysteries. Inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham, modern master of the English village mystery, the series stars John Nettles (Bergerac) as the unflappable Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby with Daniel Casey (The Wingless Bird) as his eager young assistant. Guest stars include Honor Blackman, Susan Wooldridge, Isla Blair, Christopher Good, Phoebe Nicholls, Trevor Cooper, and Neville Phillips. The Mysteries: A Talent For LifeSordid affairs and financial secrets boil silently beneath the surface in the village of Malham Bridge until a double murder stirs the waters. Death and DreamsInvestigating a string of deaths in Midsomer Worthy, Barnaby follows a trail of strange clues, nearly to his own demise. Painted in BloodWhen Joyce Barnaby finds a fellow painter from her Midsomer Florey watercolor class stabbed to death, two National Intelligence Squad agents take over the case. A Tale of Two HamletsSomeone is decimating the ancient Smyth-Webster family, and the bad blood between the villages of Upper and Lower Warden is renewed with a vengeance. Birds of PreyInvestment in a secret invention leads to an apparent suicide in Midsomer Magna, and a plan to steal valuable falcon eggs leads to another death. Can Barnaby and Troy find the link?
R**N
Murder mysteries in magnificent Midsomer
If British Detective stories are to your liking, the Midsomer Murder Mysteries will completely captivate your attention and your pleasure.Set in the most English of English countrysides, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby (played, admirably, by John Nettles) solves the most devious of crimes with intuition, common sense, luck - and humour. Occasionally, a bright suggestion from his Sergeant leads to the solution and, if this happens, Barnaby is the first to admit it.Barnaby's Sergeant, his 'side-kick', plays an integral part in every story. In the beginning Detective Sergeant Troy, played by Daniel Casey, was Tom Barnaby's 'bag carrier' but, later, Detective Sergeant Dan Scott (played by John Hopkins) took over the role. Both these men were admirable in the part - although each had an individual slant to it.Barnaby's devoted and supportive wife, and his intelligent daughter, both play a role in the series' - to advantage. Without intruding, they manage to instill a realism to the story which is pleasing.If British Detection stories are your 'thing', this magnificent series' is for you. You will NOT be disappointed. You have my word for it!
D**U
Large (dead) body count for small English villages
One needs to employ the "willful suspension of disbelief" before viewing these wonderful programs, but well worth your trouble. I can't imagine murder being so popular in these beautiful English hamlets, as to render them barren and lifeless in just a few years. John Nettles plays Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, assigned to investigate each and every one of Midsomer County's seemingly endless murders. Barnaby is played as an "everyman" detective. Nothing flashy. Suit and tie, quiet and respectful in his demeanor, and has a very normal family life (wife and daughter) waiting for him at home each day. The fact that each episode is 100 minutes or more is crucial. It takes that long for each story to unfold properly. Each episode includes some of Great Britain's finest character actors and new "up and comers" who have since made it big. Honore Blackman and Orlando Bloom come to mind. Some even make it into more than one episode as different characters. In addition, the location shooting in some of England's most gorgeous villages make the locations themselves an important reason to watch. The quaint village pubs and thatched roofs make one want to live there, if it weren't for those murderous townfolk.
U**C
Another great set of episodes in this set!!
First, allow me to say that I adore British Mysteries, yet not all of them. Midsomer Murders is one show that I adore. This is the fourth set I have purchased. This is another great set of episodes to view. There are five episodes here. There is quite a mix here from the victim with a zest for life to a pyschiatrist's children needing their heads examined, but not recognized by their mother, and poor Joyce Barnaby being caught up in her husband's investigaton. If British Mysteries are your thing, or you're just a fan of Midsomer, I highly recommend this set be added to your collection.
S**E
... quite sure what to expect but this is a good series and I enjoy each episode which is about ...
I wasn't quite sure what to expect but this is a good series and I enjoy each episode which is about something different every time unlike Series today where they linked together this one does not you can buy you could buy the whole series or just one and still enjoy it. Sellers excellent appreciate the good service
J**M
Can't enjoy what I can't hear
There's nothing wrong with the stories, the acting, or the cinematography. However, it's difficult to enjoy these DVDs of one of my favorite series, because the sound quality is so bad, and there's no closed captioning. I can hear the dialogue only if I'm sitting right next to the television. I'm sure I'll purchase more, but can only keep my fingers crossed that I will be luckier with the sound, next time.
S**E
Always a good watch and worth the money
Always a good watch and worth the money. Be care though if you are ordering all the series DVDs, the Series 6 issue (reissue) turns out to be this one. Amazon or whoever does not do a good job of describing each one. I had to return the Series 6 (reissue) and lost the return shipping as a result.Just be careful. I will next time.
B**R
great mysteries
Out of the 8 series I have so far, 6 was the only one that had two shows where there wasn't much mystery. It was very well done though, and considering those odds 2 out of 34, I am going to keep on buying the best mystery show I have ever seen. In fact, there are a couple shows I have to resee because they flat out lost me. I won't read a book I can't follow, but a TV show that does and does so well, I love
C**R
Midsomer Murders: Set Six
As it always is in the case of Midsomer Murders, this set delivers first-class entertainment all the way. When I receive my latest edition to my collection, it is always a treat to see what is in store for me and I am never disappointed. Am continuing to add to my collection and next to my Johnny Depp dvds; these are my favorite dvds to watch, savor and enjoy over and over again.
P**9
Love them all
These are classic English mysteries. Love them all.
D**Y
good
Quick service, good product
S**.
"Ditto"
What I said for series#4 goes for every series in this collection, you will not be sorry, and great entertainment.
L**D
Just love it
Every episode keeps us trying to figure it out.....great mystery! Better than any TV show! DVD sets are the future
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