Murdoch Mysteries
Murdoch Mysteries
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Murdoch Mysteries

"Forensic sleuthing in the age of invention."

7.7
Yr 2008
Rt 60m
Status Returning Series
Mystery Drama
Your Verdict
Unrated

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Series Brief

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Murdoch Mysteries is broadly appreciated as an engaging and agreeable historical procedural. Critics enjoy the show's blend of period-appropriate science, compelling crime plots, and lighthearted mystery storytelling, often noting its refusal to take itself too seriously while maintaining a warm and charming tone.

While reviewers point out occasional casting shifts and creative missteps over its lengthy run, the core appeal remains intact. Its mix of clever historical innovations, social commentary, and likable characters continues to make it a comforting favorite for mystery enthusiasts.

“sensational stories, an agreeable tone, and a collection of clever and kind heroes that make for a perfectly pleasant murder show”

“the series still has lots of potential and manages to blend humor and mystery with plenty of sly winks and a refusal to take itself too seriously”

“a mix of clever period science, heartfelt tragedy, and frustrating missteps”

Why fans love it

Murdoch Mysteries anchors its procedural format in 19th-century Toronto. The show relies on a familiar rhythm as detective William Murdoch applies early forensic science to local crimes. Its appeal stems from this blend of period atmosphere and methodical problem-solving, grounded in the source material by Maureen Jennings. Yannick Bisson leads a steady ensemble cast through a world where tradition frequently clashes with the relentless pace of industrial innovation.

The series offers a consistent, comforting tone that avoids the grim intensity often found in modern police dramas. Relationships among the core group of characters develop slowly over the years, mirroring the steadiness of the investigations. By focusing on the intersection of late Victorian society and emerging technology, the show carves out a specific space within the detective genre that prioritizes curiosity and social change over high-octane spectacle.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 331 eps
Yannick Bisson
Yannick Bisson
as Detective William Murdoch
331 episodes
Helene Joy
Helene Joy
as Dr. Julia Ogden
331 episodes
Thomas Craig
Thomas Craig
as Chief Constable Thomas Brackenreid
331 episodes
Jonny Harris
Jonny Harris
as Constable George Crabtree
331 episodes
Lachlan Murdoch
Lachlan Murdoch
as Constable Henry Higgins
331 episodes
Georgina Reilly
Georgina Reilly
as Dr. Emily Grace
98 episodes
Daniel Maslany
Daniel Maslany
as Detective Llewellyn Watts
177 episodes
Paul Rhys
Paul Rhys
as Dr. Llewllyn Francis
13 episodes
Show 67 more
Shanice Banton as Violet Hart 180 episodes Jonathan Watton as Dr. Darcy Garland 39 episodes Kenzie Delo as Constable Tucker 24 episodes Siobhan Murphy as Ruth Newsome 43 episodes Arwen Humphreys as Margaret Brackenreid 7 episodes Mouna Traoré as Rebecca James 36 episodes Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Inspector Albert Choi 22 episodes Maria del Mar as Sarah Pensell 2 episodes Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers 6 episodes Stephen McHattie as Harry Murdoch 2 episodes Sarah Gadon as Ruby Ogden 2 episodes Dmitry Chepovetsky as Nikola Tesla 2 episodes Jonathan Llyr as Mick O'Shea 4 episodes Sara Mitich as Lillian Moss 10 episodes Dylan Taylor as Phillip Delany 2 episodes Dominique Provost-Chalkley as Elizabeth Atherly 2 episodes Charles Vandervaart as John Brackenreid 12 episodes Craig Brown as Eddie Crawford 2 episodes Dakota Goyo as Alwyn Jones 3 episodes Patrick Garrow as Helmut Lindermann 2 episodes Tadhg McMahon as Barkeep 2 episodes Peter Stebbings as James Pendrick 6 episodes Alex Hatz as Percival Emerson 3 episodes Marty Moreau as Constable Morrison 3 episodes Geraint Wyn Davies as Arthur Conan Doyle 3 episodes Kyle Mac as Daniel Irvine 3 episodes Matthew Bennett as llen Clegg 4 episodes Duncan McLeod as Keating's Man 2 episodes Steven McCarthy as Dr. Isaac Tash 2 episodes Ted Atherton as Professor Albert Godfrey 2 episodes Rebecca Liddiard as Tippy Longfellow 2 episodes Paul Amos as Dr. Roberts 3 episodes Sarah Allen as Enid Jones 5 episodes Charlotte Sullivan as Minerva Fairchild 2 episodes Jeff Douglas as Reginald Poundsett 2 episodes Lisa Faulkner as Anna Fulford 2 episodes Patrick McKenna as Detective Hamish Slorach 2 episodes Jonathan Potts as Levi Beecher 2 episodes Allan Royal as Chief Stockton 3 episodes Anthony Lemke as Henry Bixby 3 episodes Zoe Cleland as Eva Rookwood 2 episodes Billy MacLellan as Enoch / Steven Hayes 3 episodes Philip Craig as Andrew Carnegie 3 episodes Percy Hynes White as Simon Brooks 8 episodes Sarah Booth as Abigail Prescott 4 episodes Daniel Kash as Randall Gordon 2 episodes John Tench as Alexander Graham Bell 5 episodes Christine Horne as Svetlana Tsiolkofsky 2 episodes Christopher Jacot as Roderick H. Roderick 4 episodes Sharron Matthews as Marta Friessen 2 episodes Russell Yuen as Edward Chan 2 episodes Athena Karkanis as Dr. Iris Bajjali 2 episodes Tony Nappo as Dr. Gordon Bellows / Elijah Biggerstaff 2 episodes Stuart Hughes as Colonel Haywood 3 episodes Paul Braunstein as Arlen Pike 4 episodes Jameson Kraemer as Railway Boss 2 episodes Catherine Fitch as Flora Rookwood 2 episodes Mark Caven as Eugene Anderson 2 episodes Sorcha Cusack as Hilda Fanshaw 2 episodes Juan Chioran as Atticus Jones 2 episodes Tamara Hope as Edna Garrison 3 episodes Alex Paxton-Beesley as Winifred "Freddie" Pink 3 episodes Kataem O'Connor as Constable Teddy Roberts 10 episodes Rhoslynne Bugay as Milliner 3 episodes Franco Lo Presti as Tony 3 episodes Kate Greenhouse as Sally Pendrick 4 episodes Nick Spencer as Jake Matthews 3 episodes
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Keywords

based on novel or book canada toronto, canada victorian england period drama police detective procedural 19th century euphoric excited cosy crime
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 24, 2008
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Origin
CA
TMDB Votes
305