S16E1, A Christmas Haunting: Merry Christmas! Your present this year is a brand new partner for John, Sergeant Charlie Nelson. Barnaby sure misses Ben (who's now a Detective Inspector in Brighton) as we all do! The weather is cold and snowy, the mood is festive yet creepy, and both Sarah and John are expecting...a baby! We still need time to see how the new duo of detectives works together. We see John making the introductions and sharing the customs with the new guy this time around. So far Nelson is casual (not wearing a sharp suit) and keen (commands attention with a booming clap). Kate helps welcome him with a drink and a room. The guest cast bores me: drab, unhappy couples and dysfunctional families, but the jolly Christmas decor and jingle bells are special enough. Still, the pace is terribly slow, the plot lacks pizzazz, and the writing is devoid of humor. The reveal at the end is just as disappointing, but is saved by a heartfelt Christmas message from our old pal Jones. 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
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Days of Misrule, S11E6
S11E6's, Days of Misrule, is a holly, jolly, Christmas episode. Well, maybe not jolly. But there's a few bits of holly. The holiday cheer takes a backseat, a low-key, cool atmosphere, as scenery for the mystery, which itself is rather low-key. There's plenty of sunshine and night time too, but will it ever snow? Must watch till the end to know! The episode had a lovely choir soundtrack of classic Christmas songs and also festive instrumentals throughout. Do you want to hear Tom sing a tune? Again, just wait for it. No Cully, no Simon, no family dinner at home--you'll have to be satisfied with Tom and Ben alone (I'll take it!). Several funny moments as we see the dynamic detective duo on the field doing stunts (reluctantly)!
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