Ep 2. The Incident at Cooper Hill

In season 18 episode 2 of Midsomer Murders, titled "The Incident at Cooper Hill," Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby must investigate a mysterious death in the village of Midsomer Mere. The victim, a UFO enthusiast named Gavin Strong, dies after reportedly seeing a spaceship land at Cooper Hill. Despite initial belief that his death was caused by alien intervention, Barnaby and his team begin to suspect foul play as they uncover secrets and lies among the local community.

As Barnaby delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit involving a wealthy landowner, a group of environmental protesters, and a businessman with a shady past. Barnaby and his loyal deputy, DS Jamie Winter, must navigate through the twists and turns of this complex case in order to get to the truth behind Gavin's death.

While the case progresses, Barnaby also deals with personal struggles and conflicting emotions as he tries to come to terms with the impending departure of his close friend and colleague, forensic pathologist Dr. Kam Karimore.

As the case reaches its conclusion, Barnaby is forced to confront startling truths about the victim and his connections to those in the community. In a dramatic and unexpected finale, the killer is revealed, and Barnaby must race against time to prevent further tragedy from occurring in the idyllic surroundings of Midsomer.