The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.

John Nettlesas DCI Tom Barnaby
Gwilym Leeas DS Charlie Nelson
Jane Wymarkas Joyce Barnaby
Nick Hendrixas DS Jamie Winter
Tamzin Mallesonas Doctor Kate Wilding
Laura Howardas Cully Barnaby
John Hopkinsas Sgt Daniel Scott
Kirsty Dillonas WPC/DC Gail Stephens
Fiona Dolmanas Sarah Barnaby
Manjinder Virkas Kam Karimore
Michael Aitkens
Anthony Horowitz
Maria Ward