Wednesday, October 3, 2018

MIDSOMER MURDERS, Series 20

Acorn TV features the DVD/Blu-ray debut of the smash, long-running mystery series MIDSOMER MURDERS, Series 20 on September 25, 2018. The beloved series follows capable Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby (Neil DudgeonLife of Riley) and Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter (Nick HendrixThe Crown, Marcella) as they investigate the cozy villages of England’s most murderous county. The 3-Disc DVD/Blu-ray set features 6 feature-length episodes ($49.99 DVD; $59.99 Blu-ray, Amazon.com). Midsomer Murders, Series 20 made its U.S. premiere in May 2018 on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America’s most popular streaming service focused on British and international television from RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE).


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); his assistant, DS Jamie Winter (Hendrix); and new pathologist, Dr. Fleur Perkins (Annette BadlandEastEnders). “Delightful in a murderously charming way” (Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy). Guest stars include Jemma RedgraveMichael ByrneAnn Eleonora JørgensenEllie HaddingtonTamzin OuthwaitePeter EganDon Gilet, and Andrew Gower.

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  six wonderfully written mysteries. Here's a little about each one:

The Ghost of Causton Abby - A man is boiled to death at a brewery built on what was believed to be cursed.

Death of the Small Coppers - A butterfly collector is discovered pinned up like one of his specimens. 

Drawing Dead - A supermodel at a comic festival.

The Lions of Causton - A death at a rugby club brings back a lot of memories for Barnaby.

'Til Death Do Us Part - A murder occurs at his friend's wedding, and Barnaby goes in search of a killer who has a thing for young brides.

Send in the Clowns - When the circus comes to down, a scary clown goes after the locals.

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 20 for only $49.99 on DVD or $59.99 for Blu-ray at Acorn Media or online at Amazon.


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