Midsomer Murders: New Series Premieres in December – but not (yet) in the UK
Fans of Midsomer Murders may have to wait a little longer for new episodes. While ITV has yet to announce a UK broadcast date for Series 24, Series 25 will make its worldwide debut on Acorn TV in the US and Canada on Monday, 8 December 2025.
Acorn TV has released a short first trailer, offering a glimpse of the latest round of atmospheric — and reliably murderous — countryside mysteries.
What to expect from Series 25
The new run consists of four feature-length episodes, written and directed by several long-standing contributors to the series. Viewers can expect the familiar blend of rural charm, eccentric characters and elegantly baroque motives, including:
- a mudlarking murder on the Thames,
- a bowling-club killing,
- and a death at a prestigious grammar school.
Neil Dudgeon returns as DCI John Barnaby, with Nick Hendrix once again playing DS Jamie Winter. Series regulars Annette Badland (Dr Fleur Perkins) and Fiona Dolman (Sarah Barnaby) also reprise their roles, alongside Betty — and the ever-popular Paddy.
Production details
Season 25 is produced by Bentley Productions for ITV, with international distribution by All3Media International.
The writing team includes Julia Gilbert, Maria Ward, Jeff Povey and Helen Jenkins. Episodes are directed by Paul Gibson, Roberto Bangura, Darcia Martin and Matt Carter.
New episodes will stream weekly on Acorn TV.
Why the overseas premiere?
Acorn TV holds the exclusive North American streaming rights to Midsomer Murders and remains a key international partner for the show. In recent years this has often meant that new seasons appear abroad before they do in the UK.
With Series 24 still awaiting transmission on ITV, there is currently no confirmed UK air date for Series 25.
Trailer
Acorn TV’s official trailer is available to view below.
Details about the episodes of Series 25
Episode 1: ‘Treasures of Darkness’
After a series of death threats among rival mudlarkers, Barnaby and Winter find themselves at the centre of a complex investigation. A jar containing human remains points to a treasure-hunting dispute that has spiralled into murder.
Episode 2: ‘Lawn of the Dead’
When Wilf, the groundsman and referee at Midsomer Deverell’s lawn bowling club, is found murdered after a fiercely contested match, Barnaby and Winter uncover simmering rivalries, forbidden romances and long-buried village secrets.
Episode 3: ‘Death Strikes Three’
A booby-trapped cuckoo clock kills a guest during the engagement party at Godley Manor, throwing the celebration into chaos. As the detectives dig deeper, they discover hidden pasts, bitter family feuds and a set of ticking secrets before the killer strikes again.
Episode 4: ‘Top of the Class’
When a strict headteacher is brutally murdered during a PTA meeting, Barnaby and Winter are faced with a school full of scandals, tensions and witnesses with dangerous secrets.
This is an independent, non-commercial project. I am not connected to Bentley Productions, ITV or the actors.