MIDSOMER MURDERS, Series 21

Acorn TV features the DVD/Blu-ray debut of the long-running British mystery series MIDSOMER MURDERS, Series 21 on March 31, 2020.  The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this internationally adored British television series. Bucolic settings harbor macabre crimes and eccentric characters that are no match for DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon, Life of Riley) and Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix, Marcella). In England’s most murderous county, they will investigate the villages’ most sinister secrets, regardless if they are on the dance floor or in a doll house in the four feature-length episode series. Now on a two-disc set with a behind-the-scenes featurette ($49.99, Amazon.com), Midsomer Murders, Series 21 previously premiered on Acorn TV in December 2019. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is North America’s most popular and largest streaming service featuring high-quality television from Britain and Beyond.

Episode 1: The Point of Balance: Midsomer is buzzing with excitement at the arrival of the annual ‘Paramount Dance Extravaganza.’ But behind the sequins and smiles are deep running feuds and passions, and when the stakes are high, the desire to win can outweigh just about anything.

Episode 2: The Point of Balance The worlds of miniature doll houses and real houses collide when prolific real estate agent Alexander Beauvoisin is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new doll house collection at the Midsomer Museum of the Family.

Episode 3: The Sting of Death: The Deddingtons’ thriving bee empire has put the village of Granville Norton on the map, but what lengths will they go to ensure they’re never dethroned.

Episode 4: With Baited Breath: Fishermen and women flock to the village of Solomon Gorge, desperate to catch a giant fish that is said to lurk in the lake. Their plans are threatened however when hundreds of lycra-clad sporting enthusiasts descend on the area for the Psycho Mud Run.

Street Date: March 31, 2020                                                                                   SRP: $49.99

DVD 2-Disc Set: 4 episodes   -- Approx. 371 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961279296

Blu-ray 2 Disc Set: 4 episodes – Approx. 371 min. –SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961279395

Bonus: Behind-the-scenes featurette (18 min.)

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 collector's  gives us John Barnaby's best episodes and includes a great cast with lots of British humor. Here's a little about each one:

The Point of Balance Part 1 - A dance off leads to feuds and murder is in the venue.

The Point of Balance Part 1 - A realtor is murdered shortly after revealing a line of dollhouses based off Midsomer

The Sting of Death - Bee keepers bring attention to the town, but soon find themselves in danger.

With Baited Breath - A giant fish catches everyone's attention, but when fisherman interfere the Psycho Mud Run, it leads to trouble.

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 John Barnaby's Top on DVD or Blu-ray at Acorn Media or online at Amazon.