S16E6, Schooled in Murder

S15E6, Schooled in Murder: Well this is a fun start! A lovely sunny countryside, a snooty set of snobs at a prep school, veiled threats, a mysterious young stranger, and murder by giant cheese wheel--whoa! Not to mention--It's the Barnaby's 15th Anniversary and sweet Sykes is suffering from a secret accident (John's fault?). We get to know all the potential suspects and motives at a steady pace. Then another cheese centered murder weapon slices into the plot amidst the breezy leaves of the trees and sprawling lawn of the rich, well who in the world is the killer? Oh, and DO NOT look at the 2nd victim: "maggots with a message" -- Oh the horror, it better be worth the inclusion. The next murder is ugly too, quick at least. Who knew that cheese making was such a brutal business? Is this the highest Midsomer body count, ever? And cups of tea too, by golly, a lot of those! An overall entertaining and nicely done final episode to season 15. And oh goodness me, this is the last episode of our dear Ben Jones (but for his next "final" episode in S19). Funny that his first case with John is centered at a school and here too. Unlike Troy, Tom, and George, he does not get an official good-bye scene, perhaps because Jason Hughes' departure wasn't certain. Good-bye, Ben! It will not be the same without you. Truly, the end of an original Midsomer era. Watch it on my blog (link in bio) #midsomermurders #murder #mystery @officialmidsomer #british #acorntv #itv #neildudgeon #fionadolman @fiona_dolman #benjones #detective #detectivebarnaby @_jasonhughes #blog #writer #crime #justice #midsomermurders