Midsomer Murders - Season 23eps2 -

: Critics noted the episode feels like a throwback to earlier seasons, featuring classic elements like Barnaby’s Volvo saloon and a deliberate nod to Captain Tom Moore through a character’s daily garden walks for charity.

In the second episode of Season 23 (first aired in December 2022), DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winter find themselves investigating a murder at Challis Court , a gated community exclusively for retired police officers. The case begins when a senior officer, Elaine Bennett, is found dead in a car crash the night after her retirement party, though it is quickly revealed that her brake lines were intentionally cut. Key Plot Details Midsomer Murders - Season 23Eps2

The episode was praised by some fans as the best in years for its character backstories and "fairground" humor, including a scene where DS Winter is pelted with wet sponges in the stocks. : Critics noted the episode feels like a

: Barnaby suspects the death is linked to a notorious Goldman-Forbes heist from several decades ago. Key Plot Details The episode was praised by

: Challis Court is a tight-knit estate where the residents view a murder on their doorstep as a personal affront to the badge.