10 Quick FAQs About Midsomer Murders Season 26
1. Is Midsomer Murders officially renewed for Season 26? Yes! ITV officially commissioned Season 26 in October 2025.
2. When will Season 26 be released? The estimated release is late 2026, likely premiering first on Acorn TV in the US.
3. Will Neil Dudgeon return as Barnaby? Yes, Neil Dudgeon has been confirmed to return as the lead detective.
4. How many episodes will be in Season 26? There will be four feature-length episodes, bringing the show’s total episode count to 148.
5. Why does the US get episodes before the UK? Acorn TV co-commissions the series and often secures the premiere rights, while ITV schedules the episodes sporadically to fill gaps in their domestic lineup.
6. Is Nick Hendrix leaving the show? No. Nick Hendrix is confirmed to return as DS Jamie Winter for Season 26.
7. When does filming for Season 26 start? Filming is scheduled to take place in the spring and summer of 2026.
8. Where is Midsomer Murders filmed? It is filmed on location in the English countryside, primarily in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
9. Is Season 26 the final season? There has been no announcement that this is the final season. The early renewal suggests the show is still very healthy.
10. How can I watch Season 26? In the US, it will likely stream on Acorn TV. In the UK, it will eventually air on ITV1 and stream on ITVX.
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