Midsomer Murders: Why Has Barnaby Left?

[@karenlm9062]

I love this series. It's strange how the actors and their characters somehow become these welcomed friends. Very special people, talented actors, gifted writers, and outstanding production staff.

[@fatima80231]

I love John Nettles. Great show will miss him.

[@mikeshoreboy]

I must agree with everyone. Miss John Nettles. Great series. Missed by the US also.

[@DivineSimply]

I'm an American addicted to British dramas. Despite the occasional mayhem, there's this underlying sense of civilized restraint and stability that makes me feel everything's going to be OK. And the way they speak. Even when they're poisoning somebody's tea, their accents while they're doing it are so wonderful, who cares?

[@whatthehellisthat12graham2]

Thanks, I'm British :)

[@houseofwine7704]

Exactly. British crime movies and midsomer murders are just brilliant !!!

[@chocolatcats]

You are 100% correct. I lived in London area 3 yrs and embarrassed by our tv...I own all Poirots, all Midsomer Murders, all Rosemary & Thyme's because England has the best.....IF LA/NY AGENTS WERE SMART...they would represent all the Brit actors they could get...... but their not so smart

[@nicholasgardner1106]

keri caye agreed

[@I-i-Like-You]

DivineSimply..., well said. I'm American too (only 26 years old), and I can't get enough of civilized society. The British BBC, and the Canadian CBC, as well as the Australian version too. Now, y'all are watching Canada's "Murdoch Mysteries", yes? What a treat! Much love...,

[@patriciatreslove146]

I don't watch it anymore, although I do watch all the old ones with John Nettles, over and over again, we all miss you, Tom.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

me, too.

[@cherylklaver7233]

That is to bad cuz John (Tom’s cousin) and Sarah and baby Betty are a great way to still enjoy the series. Please try them, they are different people but still worth a watch 🕊

[@ChiTownKel]

Watched all 14 seasons straight through here in .US and sooo in love with this show! Can't believe Tom, ?Joyce and Cully are all gone now. Nooooo! Loved it and love Netflix for having it.

[@jenpeterson3712]

Midsummer Murders was a brilliant British crime series! John Nettles is a clever actor. I've heard him narrate certain documentaries, he has a unique speaking voice

[@primel6508]

He also is a historian. Early life (part of an entry on Wikipedia) Nettles was born in St Austell, Cornwall, in 1943. His birth mother was an Irish nurse who came to work in Great Britain during the Second World War. He was adopted at birth by carpenter Eric Nettles and his wife Elsie. As a youth he attended St Austell Grammar School.[4][5] In 1962, he studied history and philosophy at the University of Southampton. There he first performed as an actor, and after graduation he joined the Royal Court Theatre.[6] So, maybe that's why he liked to narrative documentaries from time to time. And yes indeed, he has an enjoyable voice!

[@beakay2634]

It should have ended when he left. It's not the same without him. Sorry Neil 😌

[@velmaherndon2673]

Another US fan missing the show and John Nettles.

[@TammyMackie]

He lost his touch or so he thought. The clues were right there but he was due a break. His ' cousin' adds a different angle, less intuition more intellect.I do miss John Nettles. I'm hoping for a guest appearance

[@pipbaxter5286]

It would have been senseless to try and duplicate Nettle's character and the 'in the background' supporting family members in the new production. They had to be different but the familial connection to the old has been maintained and is evident for lovers of the original programme. I miss Nettles greatly but Neil Dudgeon has taken over seamlessly establishing that connection well for us to enjoy, but as someone said, he brings a different approach to the deduction and solving of the crimes. The wife and dog make a cheery, upbeat change as does the adorable baby. Long may it continue.

[@missyb9438]

Pip Baxter babies aren’t adorable 😉

[@TheLocochico]

they went from crime tv show into semi soap opera

[@swarnalatamohanbabu541]

We Indian fans admire and love John nettles. Trying to replace him is like dropping a rose petal down the grand canyon of Arizona and listen to its echo!

[@hafidkouloun6405]

Very Well, and poetically said!

[@Britgirl58]

How eloquent

[@danielkane1080]

For the non-UK audience...if you love John Nettles in Midsomer Murders, check out his earlier work in Bergerac

[@johnseabrook1029]

Tom Barnaby & George the forensic bloke both retired due to sheer exhaustion. Six gruesome murders a week over an 8 year period in a quiet picture book setting took its toll.

[@porridge57]

Love the show, but too bad they cut the scene where Barnaby announces his retirement. It was really good, and made a great transition from Tom to John.

[@SpyralSatori]

Another Barnaby fan from Croatia... I love him, the character, and the actor. :) New Barnaby, I can't really process him... doesn't fit, allways missing Tom... Only Sykes is the good novelty in the show. ;)

[@woodrowtx]

Just loved the cast of midsomer murders and miss them, but have learned to love the new cast! There are always reruns when I need a Tom fix!

[@ChiTownKel]

Nobody could replace John Nettles. Sorry but Midsommer IS him. Loved relaxing with this show every night after extremely stressful day. Realllly miss it!!

[@applewrangler82]

I haven't watched this show since John Nettles left as it is not the same without him in it. I am trying to buy all the seasons that he was in .

[@chocolatcats]

well sorry you're still missing the great series......its magnificent

[@ChiTownKel]

I agree, applewrangler!. Every episode is on Netflix for free (well after your monthly subscription, that is). I reluctantly started watching the last few seasons without Nettles and it's just NOT the same show at all. Everyone's gone! The whole family AND his sidekick? I mean wow. I watch anyway for the scenery and I love their accents. I still find it relaxing. But nope, the show is just not the same for me after everyone left.

[@Snowboard4466]

Missed in the USA funny the only thing on US TV worth watching is from the UK

[@prislaem3838]

Here here!

[@geoffreywilson6659]

@@prislaem3838 Hear, hear

[@gixellia8455]

Still true on October 16, 2020 ...

[@janinapalmer8368]

Same here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@carolholly1608]

Oh, So True! ❤️

[@BobCollinsSTEPcoach]

My wife and I (in the USA) only discovered MM with Tom/Nettles a few years ago. We are not going through the series for the second time. But we only watch up until Nettles leaves. His family - Joyce and Cully - and his team Jones and George were the show for us. The stories were clever or cute or just so-so, but the characters as portrayed were the attraction. I’ve read the books, too, and they dim beside this fine group of actors.

[@motormouth155]

Just finished watching a complete re-run of MM no doubting it Nettles was the best and the other guy was ok. Now I have put the sets away for another 4/5 years before I get the urge to watch them all again. It takes a pleasant 2 weeks of my time up and well worth it I can say.

[@4sstg]

Midsommer ended when Nettles left. No one can replace him. It is all done now.

[@azariahstonar2787]

This show got me through isolation 2020. Great Actor

[@michaelmoreton5042]

I had a friend in Asia who was an addict. One of the reasons was the quality of the spoken English. There are the occasional characters with regional accents but generally all articulate Received Pronunciation English.

[@Luna73565]

Message is pretty clear... life is short take time to be with your family till you can :)

[@jbtownsend9535]

And it was an analogy to Nettles own life away from his.

[@marcelmoreau2733]

Almost as upsetting to me when Richard Poole killed off in season 3 of Death in Paradise. At leadt Tom still alive and had potential for guest spot.

[@susanfischer6301]

I love Midsummer Murders, I hope that they never stop !

[@jayeb53]

I am in love with Midsomer Murders which I am constantly watching on Netflix. I love the series and have gone from watching my favorite Murder She Wrote to this one (no commercials) I will miss Tom Barnaby but John is good at keeping that role interesting .

[@MaskWhoRU]

It's so sad John Nettles left.. Personally I see no point in continuing to watch MM without him. Again - very sad. A fan from Russia

[@Dossrk]

I never realised that Midsomer got so much attention around the world. I thought it was only popular in the UK. Like everyone else, I miss Barnaby.

[@MrPEIcanada]

Thought I'd add a farewell from Canada as well... great show, great actor!

[@homemades71]

I don’t watch it anymore since John’s gone. To me, he’s the perfect character of DI Barnaby.

[@MissJessyeNorman]

Oh and Sincerest Devotion from the US!!! The new guy is...well, eh *sigh* passable. He's actually a wonderfully talented actor. I've enjoyed him immensely in other roles...but he falls completely, and utterly flat as Nettle's successor. Nettles IS Barnaby, and I miss him SO much!!!

[@joycelaw5676]

John Nettles, we miss you as Tom Barnaby! Cried when I realized this was your last episode!

[@judithbormann6288]

I just found out it was John Nettles final episode, we still get re runs in Australia thankfully as I have not seen them all.

[@remi7932]

John Nettles: cute! Irreplaceble.

[@jeannieharmon628]

i miss the original cast from this show! thank goodness for britbox!!!!

[@mitchellsumpter4807]

A great show! Love to watch the reactions and interactions between Barnaby and his DSs. Haven’t yet seen any of the newer Barnaby-less episodes. Not looking forward to it

[@tiredfingers99]

I really enjoy watching this show on PBS, and hope others do too.

[@christineruste]

I don't know if I'm the only Filipino fan, but i really, really love midsomer murders! It's my slice of heaven after a day of looking after my kids. I love the Tom Barnaby episodes because they epitomize the English country life. The John Barnaby episodes are more modern.

[@Eileen949]

Yes, I'm with you, too! Love the show. (Although I'm in New York.)

[@leslynn100]

Eileen949 well me too ^^

[@missyb9438]

Shouldn’t be having kids, the Phillipines is an overpopulated shithole😉

[@N2AIE]

Love Midsomer Murders, We just watched this episode this past week...

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

I miss him too! Finally in Holland they show Midsomer Murders again, and there's a different Barnaby! Whith another wife and the pictures aren't as oldfashioned and lovely English anymore. Thank God we can watch the series on Belgian tv.

[@sabre363]

John Nettles .. MM will not be same without you ..

[@pauljoseph8691]

The murder was of the series by having Nettles leave. They were so young when the series started

[@cpt.morgan4224]

As many, I only watch the episodes with Tom. The cousin is ok, too, but the new series gradually got some sort of flavour which I do not like. As someone commented: "When I was watching, I always had a feeling that everything is going to be ok." And this is what disappeared. The wholesomeness. The Old Good England. God save the screen....

[@chris1117F]

this is my favorite show classic British show with class and elegance. I wish that all members create a new how where both Baranby's and all former sgts would come together to form a new police dept and solve crimes together as a super team.

[@jgsmile1331]

Midsomer Murders was great with Tom because he was congenial as were the rest of the regulars. The stories were interesting. They were not "barking" at each other to create interest/tension as they are now in the series. The new cast the wife is unlikeable and we don't care about their sex life, the new Barnaby is smug and unlikeable. There is open hostility between the coroner and the team. Who wants to watch that. They missed the mark when they chose these characters to continue the series. People want personable/relatable characters, a problem to solve as in the murder and beautiful scenery. That is the winning combination.

[@valeriefarquharson3414]

Thank You John Bettles xoxoxo Love and blessings n healing from Pronce Edward Island Canada to you your family and animals you so livingly care for!!!! Huuuuggggeeee Hugs

[@sharonhartis4077]

I love John Nettles. I have been watching 'Midsomer Murders' on AcornTV. I wish they would have his other series available. I have abandoned US tv - Love the Australian and Canadian series also.

[@darkoprpic1670]

I like Midsomer Murders.They are the best,have a good humor and I like Cully

[@TheOldgit64]

I too like Cully I love her she is lovely

[@VickiNikolaidis]

thanks for uploading this clip!

[@teresalopes544]

Pena não ter legendas em portugues

[@janinapalmer8368]

The new Mk2 Barnaby isn't that bad .. c'mon give him a go ... he makes up for the other Barnaby by having such a gorgeous little dog Sykes

[@Eileen949]

Very touching clip. Thank you!

[@sophi8755]

Georgian fan here, john did great job love him/his acting ♥️

[@ВенераГосподинова-и8т]

Such a great actor, miss him a lot!

[@francesterrazas9420]

The show without John Nettles is no longer Midsummer Murders.

[@GregorJMendel]

no it is not. now it is midsomer murders.

[@lojspodkrinko7386]

I think Neil Dudgeon replaced him well

[@1927edith]

We miss you Barnaby. I whis I would be able see you in other series! Please come back!

[@MARIADaSilva-dw9cs]

Fan from Canada. Watch the series. Love Tom, family and the team. Very civilized. Lovely gardens.

[@margotblanchette3767]

Never over acted. A great DCI Tom Barnby. I enjoy Midsomer murders. However, I miss Tom's character.

[@cw1011]

Will miss John Nettles from here in the US.

[@SophyaAgain]

Brazilian fans miss you too, John Barnaby. The latest plots were becoming very weird and silly. And was missing Barnaby from the beginning of series, the way he used to boss Troy and Jones around. I am sad yet at the same time glad he left because it was getting ridiculous ...

[@sb6678]

If the new Barnaby is supposed to be a relation of Tom Barnaby, then why didn't he (Tom) recognise him as such when he appeared as the philandering gardener in Garden of Death trying to conduct an intrigue with his wife, Joyce?

[@Rick-6973]

Throughout the years of the show, various actors have reappeared in a different role. I'm sure this is what happened here.

[@sb6678]

Richard Kolb Yea, whatever. Including those who were murdered time and time again.

[@ValerieCummingshopeternal3]

You know one would think a murder mystery is not relaxing but this one is all off them I love his accent and the scenery it beats American tv any day , because it has that touch off class\

[@ChiTownKel]

That's a perfect description...relaxing! And with a touch of class. Love it!

[@smartinup100]

I'm American and I agree. I much prefer British mysteries and detective shows. Give me Midsomer Murders, Morse, Endeavor, Inspector Lewis, and anything by Agatha Christie and I'm happy.

[@celestinephillips6250]

@@smartinup100 Same here...!!!...🙏🏽💖👵🏾

[@verdakolarova]

Czech fans miss him too

[@keepdancingmaria]

While I miss John Nettles very, very much, I do not find the replacement a deal breaker. The show is still very intelligent and engaging. Neil Dudgeon is believable as a similar, yet different, cousin. And the way he and Jones worked out their relationship was excellent. I like the dog and Sarah LOADS better than Joyce and Cully, who I mostly found beyond irritating. Just my humble opinion. I will watch this show for as long as there are episodes to watch. I also really, really miss the pathologist, George Bullard. I do not find his replacement NEARLY as engaging.

[@Estlib]

it is a dealbreaker for me, the new guy (and his charachter) doesnt have "it"

[@haroldmachroli7201]

+keepdancingmaria I understand your point about Joyce & Cully. Although, I enjoyed Joyce coming up with partial solutions to the mysteries inadvertently.

[@egggnome6266]

+keepdancingmaria I agree with you. As much as I loved Tom, I've grown to enjoy watching John just as much. It was because of this, In fact, that I didn't 'knee jerk' an instant dislike to Jones' replacement Nelson. My only problem with Tom was that if he'd been a top notch detective, he'd have known to go ahead and roll an ambulance to the locations of any and all of Joyce's crafts and past times. She should have been the primary suspect in almost all the cases as she was always there. :P

[@keepdancingmaria]

+Egg Gnome LOLOL! IKR?

[@chocolatcats]

then you lose

[@nataliejkilmer5374]

I’m from Hot Springs, Arkansas USA. Miss him

[@antonioperillo1182]

Inspector Barnaby is undoubtedly my preferred program I follow in TV. About my opinion John Nettles has ruled this policeman at best way, even if the new actor which has substituted him make good jobs, too.... Every crime story, however, is amazing and really well made!!!! And I love Sommerset places and landscapes in which they are ambiented!!

[@jasminemde]

At first I didn't care for the new guy but after watching him a few times I like him. I enjoy English mysteries. Keep them coming.

[@LouisPhung999]

jasminemde me too. In a different style I should say.

[@ClownGathering]

Belgian fans miss Tom too.... will be never the same~

[@marabenito6032]

I used to watched many years ago ! These stories were such fun! I missed inspector the cleaver Barnaby

[@fashehc]

I'm binge watching MM and I'm on Season 11, Episode 7. I know that soon Nettles will be gone in a future episodeand I'm so used to him within this last month or 2. Will I be able to accept the new Barnaby? We will see.

[@antonioperillo1182]

I'd like that in England Barnaby Inspector producer know that this serie has been great success here in Italy since early years and nowdays, too. Go on 😊

[@carlalayne3942]

where can I see the early series? love Nettles and the replacement.. the show continued with its special flavor

[@Kluivertnr1]

All the episodes (apart of episode 4 of season 21) you can watch here: 34tvseries.com/watch/tv/midsomer-murders-full-episodes. These episode’s doesn’t work at this website: season 20 episode 5 / season 19 episode 1 / season 11 episode 6 / season 6 episode 4 / season 8 episode 9 (simple, because there is never made an episode 9 of season 8. So you get a black screen) Attention: on the website the episodes 2 and 3 of season 1 are the same. What you get is the episode ‘death of a hollow man’ (episode 3) Here is where you can find the missing episodes. Written in blood (season 1 episode 2) > part 1: www.dailymotion.com/video/x70vz6k / part 2: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vj8dc A tale of two hamlets (season 6 episode 4) > part 1: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vj9x7 / part 2: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vj9x8 Days of misrule (season 11 episode 6) > part 1: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vjcr3 / part 2: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vjdly The village that rose from the dead (season 19 episode 1) > part 1: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vjhee / part 2: www.dailymotion.com/video/x5vji3k Till death do us part (season 20 episode 5) > part 1: www.dailymotion.com/video/x6svff4 / part 2: www.dailymotion.com/video/x6sxdhe

[@vivaldi1ett]

I don’t like Mid Summer now John has gone, I only watch it because of John, what is he going to do with himself now!? A good long break and spending time resting and well deserved it is indeed, you put your feet up John and rest yourself I hope you come back doing something good though I don’t want you to disappear and for you to retire so make sure you rest well for your next chapter God Bless you Sir!💞✝️🙏🏻😛

[@ninettegok5378]

I love this series. However not the same since he retired.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

agree, there's no one like John Nettles.

[@superdave1945]

have watched all of the series will miss john very much good luck from the US

[@aneta7921]

Croatia fans will miss you too, Barnaby! .

[@andicantu6490]

John Nettles was the heart of the show. I was liking how Stephens started to pick up some of his mannerisms. They should have done a spin-off with the cousin instead of trying to replace him and Jones is acting way too happy that the star is gone. This show will never be what it was. The best episodes were the first ones with his first partner.

[@pilierofq]

Love this show from the USA, both chief detectives but Barnaby is my favorite!

[@teresabiedruna1219]

I liked watching MM, but only with Tom Barnaby. Fan from Poland. A lot of health and happiness for him.

[@carollawrence935]

I watch the old ones. I did not know that John Nettles had passed away several years ago. He was an excellent actor.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

John Nettles is alive, as of July 25, 2024

[@evanovak9747]

South Africa miss you too...!

[@angelwonder9895]

I would LOVE to see John Nettles return as the murderer in an episode. What delicious fun that would be!

[@lunatica9th]

No...

[@bindiouston1270]

Actually I felt nobody could replace him but allowing a bit of leeway I think Neil Dudgeon has slid in perfectly!

[@harlandted]

John and Joyce and Midsomer Murders. I miss those two in the series.

[@mathilda-fk4ls]

The best Barnaby ! A great episode,I think the end,when all know He will left,was too short,more emotional!

[@evanovak9747]

I'm polish lady from South Africa. I miss you too.

[@pattynava6040]

Please consider coming back to Midsomer murders...if only for 1 more season.

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Nettles is 80, like me, and I don't think he could, or would, come back. Tragic loss for those who love him.

[@renewilson585]

I LOVED LOVED LOVED JOHN NETTLES. He was the best I was so upset when he left the show. I wish he would have stayed a few more seasons. I’ve warched all the seasons 2 times now I wish there were more

[@69nisi]

Swiss Fans will miss him too...

[@barbarakempf761]

John Nettles IS Inspector Barnaby no one else

[@coquimontiel8280]

John Nettles.. fans all over Argentina miss you a lot. Please do come back from time to time. The series without you is not that appealing anymore. In fact, I haven't watched it again since you left

[@AgataTesse-jz5nf]

Bellissima serie inglese non ci si stanca mai ,di vederle e rivederle.

[@richardnicklin6964]

Is this show still on TV and are they still making new episodes?

[@dominiqueparisi4618]

I miss him in the show

[@koppsr]

the new barnaby is barely a surrogate for the real deal, and his wife is just horrible, evrytime i see her i want to slap her. never had that with the old series. john nettles will always be the ONLY barnaby for me. replacing him...who came up with that stupid idea?? its like they d tryed to replace klugmann as quincy and actually thought they d get away with it!!

[@connishmaude2036]

Malefizia I also feel the same. Tom is the only Barnaby

[@Baskerville22]

And Sykes should be 'baited' ASAP

[@pokekitty1]

they didn't have a choice since john nettles choose to retire

[@mariajukejax9649]

Sykes the dog is the only good thing.

[@heidehilbert9085]

The onl thing worth watching on German Television. Now we are watching his Rerubs. Better than nothing

[@MissJessyeNorman]

What is the name of this episode? I thought I'd seen them all, and was sad there wasn't a clear exit. Thanks for any help =)

[@lynneceegee8726]

what on earth does this have to do with "why has Barnaby left Midsummer Murders?" It is just a clip form an episode. Suggest you re-caption it.

[@elizabethwilcox6490]

I know..thank you

[@margawynevans9775]

I agree. I kept waiting for the point. Was he leaving because Barnaby was going to die on his birthday, like his Dad? Nothing!

[@finehomemadewine]

@@margawynevans9775 Perhaps he was worried about his health and retired to reduce the stress factor? Watch the episode to clear out your question?

[@peterhunt5890]

@@elizabethwilcox6490 **

[@danielledumont6536]

I felt this episode was the end of John Nettles as Barnaby.

[@peterburke3944]

i always imagined barnaby retiring to the jersey islands like with bergerac john nettles old character

[@mybluecat1]

French fans miss you Barbaby.