S15E4(3), Written in the Stars

S15E4 Written in the Stars (It may be E3, actually): a sunny festival featuring astronomy, a shiny red sports car, a solar eclipse, a touch of mysticism, the thud of a weaopinized meteor, and a murder--the intro is all over the place. A beautiful ridge vie on a Bronze Age site, oh and well, it is cursed, of course. Later, we find out that John is a Scorpio, just like yours truly. The Scorpio "chases Orion, the hunter, the killer, across the night skies," hmm... sounds about right! I really don't care about the first murder until it seems that it might be related to a mysterious death from 15 years ago. The action is absent, lots of repetitive motive set-ups slowly stretch along like a sweaty yoga session. Will any of these dull, self-centered characters die already? And hey, I am of South Asian heritage, so I hope it's safe to criticize the choice of using the name Gagan for the lovely young lady's name? There are so many more pretty names that could've fit the bill! Ok, more yoga, more overprotective father, more people threatening each other, got it. OMG, will someone get murdered already?! Oh, yes okay, but why this guy?, hmm, don't care. Well, I can't wait for Kate Wilding's upcoming WILD birthday party--perhaps some action after all! And I'd love to meet Jones' Gran--he always talks about her. Anyway, what? The only likable character--murdered like that? That's unexpected--find the killer immediately! And no, no, no--Ben is "fantasizing" about Kate? Didn't want to know that. And as it turns out, didn't need to know much of anything for this episode. Did they even address the cold case from 15 years ago? A few nice bits, but overall, it did not work. Watch it on my blog if you're keen to know what I mean (link in bio) #midsomermurders #murder #mystery @officialmidsomer #british #acorntv #itv #neildudgeon #fionadolman @fiona_dolman #benjones #detective #detectivebarnaby @_jasonhughes #blog #writer #crime #justice #midsomermurders