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Status: Returning Series
Network: CBC Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
Murdoch Mysteries
Overview
A Victorian-era Toronto detective uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes, with the assistance of a female coroner who is also struggling for recognition in the face of tradition, based on the books by Maureen Jennings.
This production, originally released in 2008, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 19 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Mystery and Drama.
- • Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Yannick Bisson
Detective William Murdoch
Helene Joy
Dr. Julia Ogden
Thomas Craig
Chief Constable Thomas Brackenreid
Jonny Harris
Constable George Crabtree
Lachlan Murdoch
Constable Henry Higgins
Shanice Banton
Violet Hart
Seasons
Specials
7 Episodes • Aired 2004-05-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2008-01-24
The Catholic detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) solves his cases in Protestant Toronto at the turn of the century in a highly unconventional way for his time: with the help of fingerprints, blood samples, precise analysis and searches for clues at the crime scene, he always succeeds in convicting the guilty party or parties, sometimes much to the astonishment of his superiors. With the help of his subordinate Constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and the forensic pathologist Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy), Murdoch achieves successes that ultimately even convince Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig) of his abilities.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 2009-02-09
William Murdoch has to deal with high-profile criminals and solves the mysterious cases in his usual manner in his own special way. Murdoch meets some of the most famous and notorious personalities of the time, from Buffalo Bill Cody to Jack the Ripper.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 2010-02-15
From Bristol in England to Chinatown in Toronto - in the third season, progressive criminologist William Murdoch is drawn to the most adventurous mysteries everywhere. Tigers escape, axes are used to murder, paintings are forged, an execution is botched. In order to keep a cool head in the chaos of the late 19th century,
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 2011-02-14
Murdoch and his team have their hands full again in the fourth season. They have to investigate a variety of mysterious cases, including the discovery of dismembered body parts in a concrete block, the murder of two soldiers in a barracks, a break-in at a police station and the murder of a married couple and their maid.
