--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Midsomer Murders' is more about character…" description: "\"Midsomer Murders' is more about character and atmosphere. It portrays a kind of idealised rural England, just as the French like to imagine it.\" — John..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/john-nettles-19485_character_midsomer-murders-is-more-about-character_2914160.jpg" --- # Midsomer Murders' is more about character and atmosphere… ![“Midsomer Murders' is more about character and atmosphere. It portrays a kind of idealised rural England, just as the French like to imagine it.” quote by John Nettles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/john-nettles-19485_character_midsomer-murders-is-more-about-character_2914160.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/john-nettles-19485_character_midsomer-murders-is-more-about-character_2914160.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9e0/john-nettles-19485_character_midsomer-murders-is-more-about-character_2914160.jpg) > “Midsomer Murders' is more about character and atmosphere. It portrays a kind of idealised rural England, just as the French like to imagine it.” [John Nettles](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-nettles/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The show emphasizes character and atmosphere, portraying an idealized rural England reminiscent of French romanticized visions. **In simple terms:** Midsomer Murders focuses on mood and idealized countryside. Key Takeaway Appreciate setting as storytelling element. Themes television character study atmosphere rural idealism Mood reflective nostalgic Type analytical inspirational When to use this quote - scriptwriting - location scouting - production design Key Concepts storytelling visual aesthetics Questions to Reflect On - How does setting influence viewer perception? - What are the risks of idealizing regions? 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