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Murdoch Mysteries is a dynamic drama series set in Toronto, Canada in the 1890s. William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) is a young detective who uses progressive new forensic techniques, such as fingerprinting and trace evidence to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders. Each theory is revealed as an intuitive flash--a visual dramatisation of events based on the evidence given. Murdoch is man with an almost supernatural instinct in solving crimes.
Series three will bring back some of Murdoch Mysteries more intriguing characters such as; the mysterious warmonger Terrence Meyers (Peter Keleghan); Julia Ogden's sister Ruby Odgen (Sara Gadon) visits, much to Julia's dismay; and Murdoch once again calls upon Nikola Tesla (Dimitry Chepovetsky) to help defeat his newly discovered nemesis. Some of the cases Murdoch tries to solve in series three include; his investigation into the world of eugenics, when H.G Wells arrives in Toronto to give a lecture; the death of one of their own, a decorated police officer, that blows open the dark underbelly of station number two, eventually leading Murdoch into a world of police racketeering, profiteering, brutality and racism; and the elaborate heist of a valuable Rembrandt painting.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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By now fans know what to expect. Toronto. Late 1890s. Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) the astute cycling detective - he a Catholic overlooked for promotion in a staunchly Protestant community. Each episode boss (Thomas Craig) pours scorn on his theories but ends up supportive, Constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) ever knocking on the door with important evidence to advance the plot. Meanwhile Julia (Helen Joy) cheerfully conducts her autopsies. Will she and Murdoch ever become an item?
13 episodes. No bonuses. Generally gentle entertainment (with gory moments). Not everything works (Ep.3 needing FAR better makeup for credibility), but most of the cases intrigue and there are surprises. The woman who fatally axed her father - genuinely schizophrenic or is it an act? Who abducted the Inspector's son? How could a Rembrandt disappear from a descending lift?
Highlights? Ep.7 A whole circus troupe amusingly held at the precinct. Ep.9 Bodies preserved in peat far older than thought, which makes the suspects very old indeed. Ep.11 Nothing as it seems when a murderer is executed. (Note the very black humour when creepy Catchpole fulfils his ambition of becoming a hangman.) Elsewhere there is even a haunted mansion, with a final twist that may shock.
In short, as usual there is much to please - this a welcome relief from so many gritty, fast paced police series set in modern times.
Recommended.
13 episodes. No bonuses. Generally gentle entertainment (with gory moments). Not everything works (Ep.3 needing FAR better makeup for credibility), but most of the cases intrigue and there are surprises. The woman who fatally axed her father - genuinely schizophrenic or is it an act? Who abducted the Inspector's son? How could a Rembrandt disappear from a descending lift?
Highlights? Ep.7 A whole circus troupe amusingly held at the precinct. Ep.9 Bodies preserved in peat far older than thought, which makes the suspects very old indeed. Ep.11 Nothing as it seems when a murderer is executed. (Note the very black humour when creepy Catchpole fulfils his ambition of becoming a hangman.) Elsewhere there is even a haunted mansion, with a final twist that may shock.
In short, as usual there is much to please - this a welcome relief from so many gritty, fast paced police series set in modern times.
Recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By GGreader
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I love everything about this series, the characters, plots, science and social history. Yannick Bisson as Murdoch has the character of an early 20th century Canadian detective down pat, and the chemistry between Murdoch and the Pathologist Julia Ogden (played by Helene Joy) is magical. Murdoch Mysteries is more Agatha Christie than CSI, so classical mystery fans will enjoy this change from modern violent crime stories.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Leod Mann
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I love British mysteries, crime and drama entertainment. Murdock Mysteries lives up to the high standards of entertainment and well-written mysteries.
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Best hidden gem of a show
This Canadian tv show is made by ITV and is hidden away on sat TV and cable. If you love shows that you grow with the characters and underlying storylines this is must have box... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Martin G. Mallaney
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A hidden Gem
Murdoch Mysteries are part funded by ITV so why this is only available on digital channels makes no sense. Read more
Published 24 days ago by FredricBrown
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Excelent
I had bought series 3 and 4 and they have not been bad at all the condition was excelent the timing for delivery was perfect an the dvd overall was great 5/5
Published 1 month ago by C.s
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Murdoch Mysteries
Great stories, great acting, really good sit down and relax entertainment no swearing bit of blood and pathology scenes but suitable for all
Published 1 month ago by Ian Boynton
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Brilliant
Another enjoyable collection of quirky entertaining stories with lovable fallible characters - I've just ordered series 4 and can't wait for the next thrilling installment
Published 2 months ago by Helen Wardle
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Wonderful crime series!
"The old ways truly are the best ways". As a fan of crime series, Murdoch Mysteries is an original and fascinating series which show that even the oldest methods can solves... Read more
Published 2 months ago by ECS
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murdoch mysteries series 3 dvd
this is a brilliant very well acted programme it is very funny in parts as well as having some historical and scientific educational value first rate i love it
Published 2 months ago by Julie Dalton
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An excellent series
We came across the series by accident on Alibi, so we have purchased series 1 to 3. The stories are always intriguing and well thought out. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nigel
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Murdoch Mysteries Series
As posted before this series is far far above average. And as I have friends in Ontario it is nice to see some of the proper scenery in the series.
Published 4 months ago by Kay L. Sheridan
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Murdock Mysteries series 3
very good series up to the high standards of the last two series service from Amazon both with packing and service excellent
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. Carol T. Wilkinson
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