MIDSOMER MURDERS, Series 19, Part 2

Returning with two new feature-length mysteries, MIDSOMER MURDERS, Series 19, Part 2 makes its DVD and Blu-ray debut onOctober 24, 2017 from Acorn TV, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. The capable Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon, House of Riley) investigates the cozy villages of Midsomer’s most sinister secrets. This 1-Disc DVD/Blu-ray features two feature-length episodes, plus a bonus behind-the-scenes featurette ($29.99, Amazon.com). Midsomer Murders, Series 19, Part 2 made its U.S. premiere in July 2017 on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have”(The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service focused on British and international television. Series 20 is in production.

The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings harbor macabre crimes and eccentric characters that are no match for DCI John Barnaby (Dudgeon) and his new assistant, DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix, The Crown, Marcella). “Delightful in a murderously charming way” (Leonard Maltin’sMovie Crazy). Guest stars include Claire Skinner (Sleepy Hollow), Abigail Cruttenden (The Theory of Everything), Georgie Glen(Shakespeare in Love), James Fleet (Sense and Sensibility), and Simon Callow (Amadeus).

The Mysteries:

°          Death by Persuasion – A woman is stabbed in the neck with a quill near a Georgian re-creation event celebrating Jane Austen.

°          The Curse of the Ninth – The winner of a prestigious music award is found strangled with a violin string moments before a performance.

Street Date: October 24, 2017                         SRP: $29.99

DVD 1-Disc: 2 episodes – 186 min., plus bonus – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961260690

Blu-ray 1-Disc: 2 episodes – 186 min., plus bonus – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961260799

Bonus: Behind-the-scenes featurette (5 min.)

Contains disturbing images.

My Thoughts

If you are a fan of Law & Order, you're 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. Each episode stands on its own and offers its own unique and suspenseful story-line. The season reunites a great cast with lots of British humor and  two wonderfully written, full-length mysteries. Here's a little about each one:

Death by Persuasion - A event celebrating Jane Austen becomes a real life drama when when a woman is stabbed. To put a twist on it, the murder weapon is a quill.

The Curse of the Ninth - A famous musician is found murdered--strangled by a violin string right before they are scheduled to preform. 
In addition to the full season of episodes, the DVD set also includes a behind the scenes featurette. 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 Series 19, Part 2 for only $29.99 at Acorn Media or online at Amazon.