Midsomer Murders Series 20 DVD Available July 3rd

If you are a fan of "Law & Order", you are going to love its British rural counterpart, "Midsomer Murders". In the county of Midsomer, things aren't always what they seem, and there is murder lurking behind many of the well trimmed hedges. The series, which was inspired by the novels by Caroline Graham, offers a selection of murder mysteries filled with intrigue and drama. I received the Midsomer Murder Set 20 to review, and although I have only seen the show a few times before this, I was able to follow along with no trouble. Each episode stands on its own and offers its own unique and suspenseful storyline. Here is a little more about the series direct from Acorn.

 The U.S. debut of fan favorite John Nettles’ final episodes in Midsomer Murders, Set 20 on Blu-ray and DVD from Acorn on July 3, 2012. For more than a decade, DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles, Bergerac) has policed the murderous county of Midsomer, winning legions of fans—including the queen of England herself. In these four new, contemporary stand-alone mysteries, Barnaby investigates his final cases before leaving the denizens of Midsomer in the capable hands of his cousin, DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon, Life of Riley). Set in England’s picture-perfect but perilous Midsomer County, Set 20’s episodes are available to U.S. audiences for the first time with this release (Blu-ray 2-Disc/DVD 4-Vol. Boxed Set, $59.99/$49.99, www.AcornOnline.com). New episodes of Midsomer Murders are still in production starring Neil Dudgeon.

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. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby has policed the murderous county for decades, and now he’s ready to retire. Also starring Jason Hughes as Detective Sergeant Ben Jones.

Disc 1
The Dogleg Murders

A peaceful afternoon on the links turns fatal when a man is bludgeoned at the notoriously difficult 13th hole. The crime scene is a high-status local golf club that has long stirred up resentments between the moneyed members and villagers clamoring for a taste of luxury. Barnaby’s investigation sees him coping with haughty club members, sibling rivalry, and the icy Eileen Fountain—the club’s domineering manager.


Disc 2
The Black Book

When a painting by celebrated landscape artist Henry Hogson goes up for auction, art dealers descend upon the village. Local collectors are outraged when the work sells to an out-of-towner for a princely sum. Soon after, a brutal murderer begins targeting the Midsomer art world. Further complicating the case, the usually collected Barnaby becomes besotted with a pretty art teacher with a dubious past.

Disc 3
Secrets and Spies

Something is killing sheep in Midsomer Parva, and whispers abound that it’s the mysterious "beast of Midsomer." Meanwhile, Barnaby’s former career in espionage comes to light after he reluctantly agrees to officiate at a cricket match. The situation turns sinister when the beast moves on to human prey, leading Barnaby to believe that the killings are connected to a Cold War grudge.

Disc 4
The Glitch

Software magnate Clinton Finn funds the construction of a new building for a local school, but not everyone is impressed with his generosity. George Jeffers claims the air-traffic control program he created for Finn is defective and possibly deadly, but the millionaire American insists they press on with the lucrative product. After several people are killed, the detectives must discern who had the most to gain by withholding information about the faulty software.

In addition to the full season of episodes, the DVD set also includes cast interviews as well as fascinating facts and productions notes. If you want to get the advantage of a full set of amazing  stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat, than this is the box set for you. You can order Midsomer Murders Set 20 for only $49.99 at Acorn Media.


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***