Is Midsomer Murders coming back in 2022

Is Midsomer Murders coming back in 2022

Midsomer Murders is a crime TV show created by Anthony Horowitz and Caroline Graham and is produced by Bentley Productions and ITV. The series stars John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson and Jason Hughes. Midsomer Murders first aired on ITV on June 28, 1998. So far there have been twenty two seasons. The series currently has a 7.7 out of 10 IMDb rating, based on 26,598 user votes.

ITV did not officially renew Midsomer Murders for the twenty third season yet. The release date for Midsomer Murders season 23 has not been scheduled.

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This post has the latest information on the status of Midsomer Murders season 23 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you updated.

Midsomer Murders season 23 release date: When will it premiere?

Was Midsomer Murders renewed for season 23?
No, Midsomer Murders has not been renewed for twenty third season yet.

When does Midsomer Murders season 23 come out?
ITV has yet to be officially renew Midsomer Murders for season 23. As of October 2022, there is no release date scheduled for the new season. This does not mean the series has been canceled. The show may be on a break and the next season has not been announced or scheduled yet. We will update this post with more details as soon as they become available. If you want to get notified of the season 23 premiere, please sign up for updates below, and join the conversation in our forums.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Midsomer Murders cancelled?
No, Midsomer Murders has not been cancelled.

Is Midsomer Murders on Netflix?
We do not track Netflix release dates, you can check is Midsomer Murders on Netflix, at NetflixSchedule.

How many seasons of Midsomer Murders are there?
As of October 2022, Midsomer Murders has 22 seasons.

What time does Midsomer Murders come on?
Midsomer Murders airs 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT on ITV. You can also find out Midsomer Murders start times in different time zones.

Will there be a season 23 of Midsomer Murders?
There is no word on the next season yet. We’ll update this page as soon as there are any new announcements.

When did Midsomer Murders originally come out?
Midsomer Murders originally came out on Sunday, June 28, 1998.

Midsomer Murders plot and series summary

A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.

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Midsomer Murders age rating

Midsomer Murders is rated TV-14, which means it contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program may contain one or more of the following: intensely suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, intense sexual situations, or intense violence.

Name: Midsomer Murders
Season: Season 23
Status: PENDING
Release Date: PENDING
Start Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ITV
Episode Runtime: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Parental Rating: TV-14
Region: United Kingdom

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Is Midsomer Murders coming back in 2022

It's been a rough year or so, but there's good news for Midsomer Murders fans – Series 22 is coming soon! Though the pandemic has added a bit of uncertainty to television production over the last year or so, it's nice to know that some shows have been able to get back into the swing of things.

The new series began filming in autumn 2020, and due to the pandemic, new episodes were divided up between spring and autumn of 2021.

What Do We Know About Series 22 of Midsomer Murders?

Is Midsomer Murders coming back in 2022
As much as we'd love a Father Brown-Midsomer Murders crossover, we doubt Mark Williams will appear in his Father Brown attire

Relatively few details have been released so far, but that doesn't mean we have ZERO details about Series 22. We know that Neil Dudgeon will be returning as DCI John Barnaby, now in his 10th year in the role. Nick Hendrix will also be back as DS Jamie Winter, and Annette Badland is returning as pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins. Barnaby's wife Sarah will continue to be played by Fiona Dolman, and Paddy the Dog also returns.

Guest stars for the upcoming season will include Amanda Abbington (Sherlock), Mark Williams (Father Brown), and Maimie McCoy (Van der Valk). ITV had indicated that further guest role announcements will be coming at some point in the future.

Season 22 of Midsomer Murders will include *6* feature-length episodes in total (a nice change from some of the shorter seasons). They are as follows:

  • Episode 1 “The Wolf Hunter of Little Worthy” – A local photographer wins a myth competition with the creation of something called The Wolf Hunter. Unfortunately, his myth quickly gathers a cult following. When a man is killed, Inspector Barnaby will lead the investigation to find out whether the myth has turned into reality.
  • Episode 2, “The Stitcher Society” – A local outcast who was once (controversially) acquitted of murder joins a post-op heart rehabilitation club. Soon after, members start dying. Is it a coincidence?
  • Episode 3, “Happy Families” – In this episode, the owners of a handmade board game will gather for a murder mystery weekend – and in a twist that will surprise no one (this is Midsomer, after all), play murder quickly becomes real murder. Guest stars include Caroline Quentin (Blue Murder, Doc Martin, Jonathan Creek) and Rachael Stirling (Detectorists, The Bletchley Circle).
  • Episode 4, “The Scarecrow Murders” – When the local scarecrow festival turns deadly, Barnaby will find out just how seriously some of the locals take the competition.
  • Episode 5, For Death Prepare” – When a local amateur opera company's rehearsals are interrupted by a dead body at the theatre, Barnaby's investigation will dive into the world of small theatre and big ego.
  • Episode 6 “The Witches of Angel's Rise” – TBA

Directors for Season 22 include Matt Carter, Roberto Bangura, Audrey Cooke, Toby Frow and Fiona Walton. Writers include Chris Murray, Jeff Povey, Helen Jenkins, Nick Hicks-Beach and Julia Gilbert.

Is Midsomer Murders coming back in 2022
Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby, Nick Hendrix as DC Jamie Winter-Midsomer Murders_Season 22, Episode 1-Photo Credit:Mark Bourdillon/AcornTV

In the US, the first two episodes of Midsomer Murders Season 22 premiered on April 19th, exclusively on Acorn TV. 

The remaining 4 episodes begin airing in late September, again exclusive to Acorn TV. Episode 3 premieres on September 27th, with 3 more to follow after that.

We don't have information about dates in Canada, AU/NZ, or the UK at this time.

While you wait, you can check out a bit of Midsomer Murders trivia HERE. 

Where Can I Watch Seasons 1-21 of Midsomer Murders?

Is Midsomer Murders coming back in 2022
Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby, Annette Badland as Fleur Perkins, Nick Hendrix as Jamie Winter-Midsomer Murders_Season 22, Episode 1-Photo Credit:Mark Bourdillon/AcornTV

Acorn TV is now the exclusive US home for watching the complete collection of Midsomer Murders episodes. If you're on a tight budget, you can use Tubi, Pluto, or IMDb TV to watch early seasons for free – but it may be quite a while before the most recent episodes make their way to any of the free services.

Your local public library may also offer either DVDs or digital access to Acorn TV.

Will You be Watching Season 22 of Midsomer Murders?

Though some people say Midsomer Murders is past its prime, we still enjoy every new season that comes out. It's not quite the same as it used to be, but it still beats a lot of the other shows on TV these days.

What do you think? Will you be watching when Season 22 premieres?

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Midsomer Murders Season 22 Premiere Date (US)

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Will there be a season 23 for Midsomer Murders?

Midsomer Murders is believed to be in production for season 23 despite official word from ITV, with details including that its release date is still unconfirmed. Midsomer Murders is one of the longest-running ongoing crime-drama series for ITV and it first premiered on the channel in 1997.

Is there a season 24 of Midsomer Murders?

This mystery Set 24 has only 3 episodes, but they're 93 minutes each, for 279 minutes of excellent viewing time. If you have not visited Midsomer County before, you're in for a treat, because people are killed off left and right. In addition, there's the a bit of melodrama and humor - death by cheese, for example!

Was Midsomer Murders Cancelled?

Has Midsomer Murders Been Renewed for Season 23? Yes! Though we've yet to see an official announcement, casting announcements went out earlier this year. It's not unusual for ITV shows to send out casting notices long before the official renewal announcements go out, so we don't have any reason to think of that as odd.

How many episodes are in season 22 of Midsomer Murders?

Episodes. Filming began in October 2020 for the Twenty Second Series of Midsomer Murders. Returning to their main roles are Neil Dudgeon, Nick Hendrix, Fiona Dolman, and Annette Badland. It has been reported that Series 22 will consist of 6 episodes.