Murdoch MysteriesForensic sleuthing in the age of invention.
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.
CreatorMaureen Jennings
Next episode
October 5, 2026
Power
Jan 24, 2008
While the electrocution of a young woman leads Murdoch to a war between rival electricity suppliers, and no less than Nikola Tesla, Crabtree finds himself attracted to a suspect.
Glass Ceiling
Jan 31, 2008
When two respected officers of the court are murdered, Brackenreid fears he’s next on the hit list.
The Knockdown
Feb 7, 2008
Fannie Robinson stands out as the most viable suspect in the death of her husband, boxer Amos Robinson.
Elementary, My Dear Murdoch
Feb 14, 2008
Skeptical Murdoch teams with his hero, Arthur Conan Doyle, to solve a murder that was revealed during a séance.
Til Death Do Us Part
Feb 21, 2008
When it is revealed that a man murdered on his wedding day was homosexual, Murdoch finds himself fighting his own beliefs.
Let Loose the Dogs
Feb 28, 2008
When his estranged father’s drunken body is found passed out near a murder scene, Murdoch finds himself questioning his own objectivity.
Body Double
Mar 6, 2008
When a skeletal corpse falls to the stage during a performance, Murdoch discovers not only a sinister murder plot, but Brackenreid’s secret love for the theatre.
Still Waters
Mar 13, 2008
When a wealthy rowing club member is found murdered, Murdoch investigates Toronto’s rich and powerful – and discovers a hidden side of Dr. Ogden.
Belly Speaker
Mar 20, 2008
Murdoch questions the confession of a mad ventriloquist who claims he killed his alcoholic father.
Child's Play
Mar 27, 2008
Children are the prime suspects in the murder of a wealthy philanthropist.
Bad Medicine
Apr 3, 2008
A killer disguised as the grim reaper vows to reveal a grisly secret by terrorizing the associates of a medical research institute.
The Prince and the Rebel
Apr 10, 2008
While investigating the murder of an Irish girl, Murdoch discovers a plot to kill a visiting British Prince.
Annoying Red Planet
Apr 17, 2008
By all appearances, Martians are responsible for the hanging death of Rouge Valley landowner Henri Gaston, a Martian-obsessed loner with a shop full of telescopes, charts and journals.
MovieGuys
@MovieGuys
When I first reviewed this series for another site several years ago, I gave The Murdoch Mysteries, an emphatic endorsement. Regrettably, since then, like so much other entertainment, its become a vehicle for woke ideologues to push their brand of "intolerant, tolerance" on viewers.Its revisionism is, to make matters worse,completely out of touch with the period in which this series is set. My advice, watch the first 10 or so seasons, they offer up a uniquely Canadian take on Agatha Christie style murder mysteries, albeit set in a slightly earlier, Victorian and Edwardian period. Acting is excellent, the episodic tales of crime, presented in a polite, gentlemanly manner, that reflects the attitudes of the series, key protagonist, Detective William Murdoch. In summary, a once great show tainted by the usual preachy, lecturing, woke nonsense, many of us wish would just "go away".
Sharon’sTomcat
@Washingtonstomcat
I completely concur with MovieGuys. My wife and I loved this show and up until around season 12, to maybe 13, this show is a wonderful period piece. Acting is great, character and story development are very entertaining. However, as with so many shows these days, it has died the death of a thousand ideologies.
