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The Point of Balance is the first episode of the twenty first series of the popular ITV crime drama Midsomer Murders. It was first streamed in the U.S. on 1 December 2019 on streaming services Acorn TV and Britbox, whilst its UK release date has yet to be announced by broadcasters', ITV.
Synopsis[]
When a former ballroom-dance champion is found dead with tulle stuffed in her mouth after the opening gala of the Paramount Dance Extravaganza, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter go toe-to-toe with rival dancers, jealous partners, and suspicious corporate sponsors. Meanwhile, Barnaby contends with a visit from his estranged father.
Plot[]
Midsomer's 'Paramount Dance Extravaganza' dance contest is being hosted by the Wilder Biorobotics Institute. After the first night of the competition, a professional dancer who was not in the competition is found dead under suspicious circumstances. DCI Barnaby and DS Winter begin their investigation, but it's not long before the brother of the victim is also found dead, being struck on the head by a remotely controlled robotic arm. The investigators focus on the wealthy Wilder family and discover the usual deceptions, secrets and betrayals before they find the killer. Meanwhile, John struggles to mend some old wounds between him and his father, Ned Barnaby.
Cast[]
- Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby
- Nick Hendrix as DS Jamie Winter
- Fiona Dolman as Sarah Barnaby
- Annette Badland as Dr. Fleur Perkins
- Isabel Shaw as Betty Barnaby
- Nigel Havers as Andrew Wilder
- Jaye Griffiths as Lilly Wilder
- Carolina Main as Heather Wilder
- Tom Chambers as Ray Wilder
- Natalie Gumede as Rachel Stevenson
- Kazia Pelka as Tanya Brzezinski
- Danny Mac as Anton Walsh
- Jack Hawkins as Jake Hannity
- Faye Tozer as Rosa Corrigan
- Cassidy Little as Duncan Corrigan
- Christopher Timothy as Ned Barnaby
- Luke Pierre as Warren Cunningham
- Susan Fordham as Security Officer (uncredited)
- Ty Hurley as Ballroom Judge (uncredited)
- Michelle Jeram as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Chen Yip Lai as Camera Man (uncredited)
- Huw Morgan as Dancer (uncredited)
- Colin Murtagh as Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
- Guy Normas as Dancing Guest (uncredited)
- Steven Pereira as CID Shawn (uncredited)
- Mike Ray as Pub Punter (uncredited)
- A.k. Steppa as Technician (uncredited)
- Jo Wheatley as Dance Class Attendee (uncredited)
- Chris Wilson as Police Officer (uncredited)
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Prior to the Episode
Killed by an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) that tore their transport vehicle apart.
In the Episode
Hit on the head and she started to scream. In order to be silenced, was gagged with her tulle to make her choke, but the shock triggered a heart attack, part of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy symptom of which she was suffering. The scene was then arranged to look like a robbery.
Chased in the Biorobotics Institute and refuged inside the gigantic industrial robotic arm's chamber. The arm was then remotely controlled and killed him by delivering a massive blow to his head.
Supporting Cast[]
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Video[]
Midsomer Murders Series 21 Episode 1 - The Point of Balance Preview
Notes[]
- This episode introduces John Barnaby's father, Ned who was first referenced in the episode Let Us Prey
- The following actors and actresses who appeared in this episode have also appeared in the following episodes
- A.k. Steppa - Saints and Sinners, Crime and Punishment and Death of the Small Coppers
- Chen Yip Lai - Drawing Dead and Send in the Clowns
- Colin Murtagh - The Miniature Murders
- Among the list of famous Walt's that Ned counts off before John can crack the case is Walt Disney.