Murdoch Mysteries 

In the 1890s, William Murdoch uses radical forensic techniques for the time, including fingerprinting and trace evidence, to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders.

Creators:

Cal Coons, Alexandra Zarowny, Maureen Jennings

Stars:

Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig

10 wins & 58 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Yannick Bisson	...	Detective William Murdoch 184 episodes, 2008-2018
Helene Joy	...	Dr. Julia Ogden 184 episodes, 2008-2018
Thomas Craig	...	Inspector Thomas Brackenreid / ... 184 episodes, 2008-2018
Jonny Harris	...	Constable George Crabtree 184 episodes, 2008-2018
Lachlan Murdoch	...	Constable Henry Higgins 134 episodes, 2008-2018

Storyline

In the late 1890s, police Detective William Murdoch takes a new, more scientific approach to solving crimes. Assisted by coroner Dr. Julia Ogden and Constable George Crabtree, Murdoch introduces such concepts as finger marks and lie detecting machines. He has the support of his somewhat doubtful superior, Inspector Brackenreid, though at times, even he finds Murdoch's methods - and claims - somewhat astounding.

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Plot Keywords:

detective | police | police detective | morgue | police station | 

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Taglines:

No Secrets. Only Answers.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Alibi

Country:

Canada UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 January 2008 (Canada)

Also Known As:

The Artful Detective

Filming Locations:

Westfield Heritage Village, Rockton, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund,Shaftesbury Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Stereo) Dolby Digital (Dolby 2.0) DTS (DTS 2.0)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16 : 9

Did You Know?

Trivia

In episode 2 of season 2, Inspector Brackenreid says he is from Doncaster, England. In real life, Thomas Craig who plays the inspector was born in Sheffield; the two places are only 25 miles apart.

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Goofs

Although the credit on each episode reads "Inspector William Murdoch", he is actually a detective. In Episode 1.2 Murdoch applies for the position of Inspector, but is turned down. It is made clear that he will never get that promotion because he is a Roman Catholic.

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Connections

Referenced in Monday Report: Episode #11.7 (2013)

User Reviews

Message from 'down under'

There are so few shows that I thoroughly enjoy. Murchoch Mysteries is one of 4 particular shows that I watch regularly - and tape so that I do not miss them.

There are three main reasons that I like MM.

First, it is such a pleasure to watch something that does not have swearing, sex scenes, and gratuitous violence. Even though there are the odd (bordering on) romantic interludes the story line remains true to the theme of the title and they do not over-shadow the stories.

Second, I quite like viewing shows that depict times gone by and it is interesting to see how detectives'/police duties were (supposedly) undertaken in that time.

Third, the acting and story telling - as noted in a previous post - equals that of Midsummer Murders, Poirot (another favourite of mine), Judge John Deed (again, another favourite).

I like each character who has a distinct role and adds to the show as well as the enjoyment of watching the show. I do hope that there are quite a few new series planned.