Midsomer Murders – Season 25 (2025) – A Silver Jubilee of Secrets, Scandals, and Sudden Deaths

25 seasons. Dozens of villages. Hundreds of bodies. And still… no one leaves Midsomer alive

Celebrating 25 seasons of countryside crime and genteel chaos, Midsomer Murders returns in 2025 with more blood-soaked hedgerows, bizarre motives, and picturesque villages hiding lethal secrets. This iconic British detective series shows no signs of slowing down, proving once again that murder is alive and well in Midsomer County — even if the residents rarely live long enough to talk about it.

Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon), now a seasoned veteran of the county’s ever-rising body count, leads another gripping set of investigations alongside loyal DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix). This time, however, the cases grow stranger and more theatrical than ever — a deadly choir competition, a midsummer fair turned fatal, and a chilling mystery involving a centuries-old family curse. Each episode carries that signature blend of charm, suspense, and black comedy that fans have come to love over the decades.

What sets Season 25 apart is its willingness to nod at its own legacy. Long-time fans will enjoy clever callbacks to earlier seasons, surprise cameos, and even subtle tributes to DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles), who helped shape the series in its early years. Despite the nostalgia, the show remains fresh with sharper dialogue, unexpected twists, and murder methods that are as creative as ever — from poisoned jam at a village fête to a death by vintage printing press.

Visually, the series continues to deliver the best of English rural noir — sweeping drone shots of foggy fields, gothic manors, and ancient pubs that look like they’ve seen centuries of secrets. The cinematography feels a touch more modern this season, adding cinematic flair without losing that quaint Midsomer charm.

Season 25 reminds us why Midsomer Murders has endured for over two decades: it's not just about solving murders — it’s about watching polite society unravel one polite scream at a time. With wit, warmth, and a surprising body count, this silver-jubilee season proves that Midsomer still kills it.