A spoiler-light welcome
New to Midsomer? Begin here.
You do not need to watch in strict order. Meet the two Barnabys, choose a strong first mystery and let the people and places lead the way.
Choose a starting style
Begin with the original Tom Barnaby era for classic village mystery, or the John Barnaby era for a more contemporary production style.
Compare the Barnabys →Pick one excellent case
Use the editor’s shortlist rather than beginning a 144-episode march. The recommendations explain mood without revealing the solution.
See the starter episodes →Keep spoilers sealed
The archive hides final findings by default. Your preference now stays on this device while you move through the case index.
Search all episodes →Follow a favourite thread
Move from an episode to its village, actor, character or real filming place, then discover where that connection appears again.
Open fan extras →Three useful facts
Know before the village fete.
- The county of Midsomer is fictional; most exterior filming is in real towns and villages west of London.
- John Barnaby is Tom Barnaby's cousin, not a recast of the same character.
- Every episode is designed as a self-contained mystery, though team and family relationships develop over time.