ITV has confirmed that a legendary crime-thriller will be returning to screens for a 23rd season after a whopping 27 years on air.
The detective drama has been a British TV staple since its debut in 1997.
ITV has confirmed that Midsomer Murders will be returning to screens for a 25th season after a whopping 27 years on airCredit: ITVMidsomer Murders first hit TV screens back in 1997Credit: ITVAnd after 22 crime-filled seasons, Midsomer Murders recently celebrated its 23rd anniversary and will be making a comeback in less than two weeks.
The hit ITV series based on the novels by Caroline Graham follows the efforts of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and later his successor and cousin John Barnaby to crack a series of murders in the fictional county of Midsomer.
Season 22 of Midsomer Murders originally aired from December 4, 2023, to December 25, 2023.
Bernice Blackstock suffers new blow in Emmerdale as she struggles with illnessThe series was executively produced by Brian True-May, Jo Wright, Jonathan Fisher, and Michele Buck.
The cast included Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby, Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby, Isabel Shaw as Betty Barnaby, Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter, and Annette Badland as Dr. Fleur Perkins. The other cast members include Manjinder Virk, Gwilym Lee, Tamzin Malleson, Kirsty Dillon, Daniel Casey, John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard, Barry Jackson, John Hopkins, Jason Hughes, and more.
The same cast will likely reprise their roles in the upcoming new series, which kicks off on April 14.
The official synopsis for season 23 of Midsomer Murders reads: "Warren, who was part of a small doomsday prepper community in the village, had found much comfort being with like-minded individuals… until now.
"The duo must question if someone was desperate to get their hands on Warren's shelter, or if someone is trying to send a message?"
Last season, Midsomer Murders fans were all left saying the same thing as This Morning star Holly Willoughby made her acting debut on the murder mystery show.
Midsomer Murders will be returning to ITV on April 14Credit: ITVThe hit ITV series based on the novels by Caroline Graham follows the efforts of Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby and later his successor and cousin John BarnabyCredit: ITVThe TV presenter made a brief cameo on the programme in a shock career move.
Midsomer Murders will air on ITV1 on April 14.