Is There Anyone Still Breathing in the Villages of England?

Daily writing prompt

What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?

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I have streaming services from the United Kingdom, such as Acorn and Britbox. I have watched so many murders over the four years of watching both that I am nearly afraid to visit a village in England. I love Vera, A Touch of Frost, Father Brown and Sister Boniface, Agatha Christie, Hamish Macbeth, Midsomer Murders, Lewis, Morse, and London Kills. I also love Brokenwood, Candace Renoir, Wallander, and other shows in Europe.

I travel precariously through all of the shows that specialize in murder, enjoying the beautiful villages and green open spaces just right for long walks. I feel as though I step across the Atlantic Ocean each night. Some shows are too dark for me, but I watched the newest Agatha Christie this weekend, Murder is Easy, and I loved the young African male who was like a detective. His clothes were sharp, and I felt proud that he was young, gifted, and black. Take a step back, Poirot!

There is so much to stream now that it can feel overwhelming. I remember when you knew the day of the week by the shows you watched, back when there were just three channels to watch. But I also like to watch shows by great writers like Ann Cleeves, so I don’t need to read the books. I sometimes say, “Might I have a word?” or “Jolly Good, old chap!” I am becoming quite English, but I will admit that the thought of visiting a small village in England leaves me ambivalent as to whether I would survive or, even better if I would be the one to find the culprit and get on their bad side.

Yes, I check to see if another season is coming of all of my shows, and I hate it when I run out of seasons and come to the last show, as in George Gently, But now that Vera and Death in Paradise are back, I am a very happy woman. Let the cozy mysteries continue!