Midsomer Murders - Season 23 May 2026

Season 23 of the long-running British mystery series continues its tradition of blending picturesque English village life with comically gruesome and eccentric crimes. This season features four feature-length episodes that see DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) and DS Jamie Winter (Nick Hendrix) navigate unique subcultures ranging from doomsday preppers to drag queens. Season 23 Episode Guide

: The detectives investigate a doomsday prepper group in Blacktrees Forest after their leader is found dead in his bombproof shelter. Midsomer Murders - Season 23

: A murder at Challis Court, a gated community for retired police officers, presents a personal challenge for Barnaby as he suspects the killer might be a former colleague. Season 23 of the long-running British mystery series

as the formidable pathologist Dr. Fleur Perkins Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby : A murder at Challis Court, a gated

The core team remains consistent this season, joined by several notable guest stars: as DCI John Barnaby Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter

: Includes Stewart Wright ( Doc Martin ) and appearances from various theatre and screen regulars. Critical Reception