Harvest of Souls has a vintage Midsomer feel to it, it's very much an echo from the show's past, which is definitely a good thing. It's very well written, gritty, full of mystery, and the more mature cast do a super job. Even the music seems like it was pinched from years ago, it all works well. Very well shot, the fairground scenes are very effective, it has an energy. I loved the Sykes side story, that gorgeous dog stole many scenes, the way Dudgeon looks at him is great. I unfairly used to criticise the character of Nelson, I was so wrong, I now find him excellent, unfortunately I can't say the same for Kam, I just find her so blank as a character, they could have given her an interesting hobby or background, she is so uninteresting. A great cast, as always, Meera Syal in particular is excellent.
I've always been a fan of a gripping ending, with a surprise ending, and on both accounts this one packs a punch, the ending will gave you glued intently.
I liked this one very much, 8/10