It seems like an age since the last new episode of Midsomer Murders, it's been essential viewing since I was seventeen, hard to believe it's been going so long.
Habeas Corpus, a very unusual way to kick off the series, different in tone from the usual format, invasion of the body snatchers comes to the English countryside. One thing will stand out as you watch, I won't give it away, but it makes this episode unique! The village they used as Little Malton was gorgeous, and the usual glorious scenery expected continues. I found the music especially good, hugely atmospheric.
Very well acted as always, I'm sad that we've lost pathologist Kate Wilding played by the excellent Tamzin Malleson, but I was impressed by Manjinder Virk, hopefully Doctor Karimore will become a little more interesting as time goes on. The picture of Kate and Ben was a nice touch.
There was a hugely impressive cast list on this one, and there were some great performances, Ciarán McMenamin, Clive Merrison and Helen Baxendale were all great. One of the three didn't get enough screen time, not to give anything away I won't say which one. Diana Quick was fabulous.
I'm still not sure what I make of Gwilym Lee's character Nelson, he's been in it for a little while, and I'm still struggling to take to his character, why did Jones have to leave. Nelson is still a little anonymous, they need to give him a strong storyline.
Enjoyable, and different. 8/10