Death of a Stranger, S3E1.

Filmed in Cuddington and The Lee in Buckinghamshire, Thame Park (hunting scenes), Thame in Oxfordshire, and Twyford Railway Station, Twyford in Berkshire, S3E1, "Death of a Stranger," takes place in Upper Marshwood. Scroll and stroll all the way down to read my commentary. Enjoy!

Commentary:

This was a rather intriguing episode in my opinion. First off, the Barnaby family are vacationing in France together. Then Barnaby helps Cully rehearse her acting lines like a good father should, ha! The murder plot itself is engaging, with well-developed characters with both repulsive and redeeming qualities. Plenty of red herrings to add depth (and confusion!). When the killer and his motives are revealed it is surprising yet understandable in a twisted sense of devotion to love and marriage. Cully takes the stage towards the end.

Dead Man's Eleven, S2E3.

Filmed in Bledlow, Buckinghamshire; Littlewick Green (as Fletcher's Cross), Berkshire; and Greys Court, Henley-on -Thames, Wallington, Wallingford, in Oxfordshire. Plenty of lovely English scenery to go around including cricket matches and vast rolling estates. Scroll all the way down for my commentary. Enjoy your stroll!

Commentary: 

This episode struck me as odd for a couple of reasons. Joyce all the sudden wants a new home, but why? I already am attached to their current dark brick 2 story home with maroon stair rails! But alas, it's not just about me, is it? Ha. Also, suddenly Cully is speaking about her boyfriend, Nico (from Season 1's Death of a Hollow Man), whom she's dated for 2 years already? What? What about her flirtations with the drama teacher in Death's Shadow just 2 episodes ago, not to mention her budding romance with Troy? Well, just an editing glitch or jump to in the series. 

But here, Tom utters the best line in all of Midsomer Murders, one that captures the entire series and gives a comic nod to us loyal viewers who know it speaks of what we all know! Haha! Love it. 

"Every time I go to any Midsomer village, it's always the same thing: blackmails, sexual deviance, suicide, and murder!" 

Other than that, the story is fairly interesting (excluding the born again couple who enjoy being naughty, yuck and puke). Although, the ending is far-fetched again when thinking about the motive being an act of revenge for an incident done decades ago. Then again, I suppose revenge and anger can make a mother and daughter go mad (hint, hint). You just never know in Midsomer!