Ep 2. The Miniature Murders

Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Jamie Winter were called to the picturesque village of Greenstaad when local artist Suzy Asprey was found dead in her studio. Things took a sinister turn when the team discovered that the murder bore a striking resemblance to a series of miniature murders that had occurred in the past. A replica of Suzy's studio was found at the scene, with miniatures of the murder weapons.

As they investigated the murder, Barnaby and Winter discovered that Suzy was not only an artist but also a teacher. They went to the local school to talk to her pupils and discovered that Suzy had been having an affair with the father of one of her students. They questioned the man, who denied any involvement in the murder.

Meanwhile, Barnaby's wife Sarah attended an art show, where she met a wealthy art collector named Sebastian Carter. Sebastian was enamored with Suzy's work and had been a frequent buyer. He revealed to Sarah that he had commissioned a miniature of Suzy's studio and was waiting for it to be delivered. Sarah immediately realized the significance of the miniature and went to inform Barnaby.

As the investigation continued, the team received a series of anonymous letters that provided clues to the murder. Barnaby and Winter followed these clues to an abandoned house, where they discovered a secretive group of artists who were obsessed with miniatures. They learned that the group had been stealing miniatures from the artists they admired and were behind the miniature murders.

But the team's break in the case led to a turn in their investigation. A member of the group had a clear bond with Suzy and couldn't have killed her. The detectives had to dig deeper to discover who was the mastermind behind her murder. They found that there was another artist in Suzy's past who had reason to kill her and was using the miniature murders to cover up their crimes.

The Miniature Murders is a classic Midsomer Murders episode with a unique twist. The blend of art and murder added a fresh layer to the show's classic formula, which fans of the show are sure to enjoy. As always, the beautiful English countryside and quirky characters are a delight to watch, while the mystery keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats.