content: These mysteries are quite well written and well acted. The stories are involving and thought-provoking. I have the entire set and have watched several episodes many times. Each time I find something else to interest me. In addition, the setting of Midsomer townships are usually quite beautiful and pastoral and are a relief from the usual fare in American mysteries today. Also, there is less graphic violence in these. This does not in any way detract from the impact of the stories, but in fact adds to them. I would recommend them to anyone who likes a good mystery.