Description
“The Straw Woman” is the sixth episode of the seventh series of the popular ITV crime drama Midsomer Murders. It originally aired on February 29, 2004. In this intriguing episode, the idyllic village of Midsomer Parva becomes a hotbed of mystery and danger. When the curate of the local church is burned alive inside the effigy of a straw woman, DCI Tom Barnaby and DS Dan Scott find themselves investigating a series of bizarre and seemingly supernatural incidents. More people spontaneously burst into flames, as if by witchcraft. The tension escalates, and Midsomer edges closer to its boiling point.
Director: Sarah Hellings
Writers: Jeff Dodds, Caroline Graham
Stars:
John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby
John Hopkins as Sergeant Dan Scott
Jane Wymark as Joyce Barnaby
Laura Howard as Cully Barnaby
And other talented cast members12.
The episode delves into belief systems, justifying murder, and the eerie interplay between tradition and the inexplicable. As the investigation unfolds, secrets emerge, and the line between reality and superstition blurs. With its well-crafted plot and memorable characters, “The Straw Woman” remains a captivating installment in the Midsomer Murders series.