I find Neil Dudgeon's Barnaby to be a one dimensional character...The series was never meant to taken too seriously. It always had a quirky and light-hearted element to it with John Nettles...Since Neil Dudgeon came aboard initially he was OK but as the series progressed Dudgeon said less and for the most part stood and stared and said "hmm". It was like his character was slowly turning solid. I miss the days of Tom Barnaby when the show was fun. Jones and Troy were the best sidekicks..

I don't remember when I happened to start watching this. The first time I watched it online, my eyes were caught by the green, green countryside, very tempting and pleasing.Yesterday evening, I just clicked into a certain episode uploaded on youtube, and found that this year it is carrying its 20th season. Amazing! And so, the countryside townsfolks continue to kill and people continue to die... And so...And so, "Midsomer Murders" is truly a very good way to show the world the luxuriant green countryside of the UK. Yet, in the past 19+ seasons, in total, I mean the grand total, how many got killed? There are always multiple deaths in one episode. Huh, 2000? If yes, wow, 100 for a season. That's why the detectives are so busy.

I have watched this series since the beginning but I confess to being disappointed. I find the constant changes in DI's annoying as I get fond of one and then they get a new one. I realize this may not be the creator/producers fault(or perhaps it is) yet it is very tiresome. Also it seems Christianity take a hit a lot. I think I'm ready to call it a day because it's just boring now. I miss the John Nettles era very much.

I love this show. It's perfect when you've had a long, hard day. Complete story arc: murder, cops called, solving process, mystery solved and everyone's happy. The stories are light and the characters are either Likable or The Bad Guy - with the occasional red herring thrown in to confuse you. Think "Murder She Wrote", but in England. And if you're a fan of Brit TV, you'll recognize a lot of the actors - they turn up in practically everything that's made for British television. It's one of the few shows that have gone on for years and years and had main character changes, but never jumped the shark. If you like this type of thing - and I recommend it! - do give it a look. Start from the beginning, because then you'll get the full story line. It doesn't matter too much to the plot of later episodes, but there's a comfy feeling to knowing who is what to whom right through. Is it a rainy evening and you don't feel like going out and you'd like a pleasant way to pass the evening? Perfect!