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<\/a><\/p>\nAt first glance, Murdoch<\/em> Mysteries<\/em> might appear British, but, no, it\u2019s Canadian. This excellent show is currently a huge hit in 120 countries; it\u2019s only America that\u2019s been slow to catch on. Set at the turn of the 20th<\/sup> century, in a Toronto police station, it chronicles the cases of Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) with great attention to period detail and history (especially, but not limited to, Canadian history.) Murdoch solves homicides with the aid of Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris) and one time medical examiner, Dr. Julia Ogden (Helene Joy.) Murdoch\u2019s boss, Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig) provides comic relief.<\/p>\n Based on the novels of Maureen Jennings, the stories are all fair play mysteries. We are given the suspects and clues, as is Murdoch. \u00a0By paying close attention we should be able to solve the cases along with him.<\/p>\n Yannick Bisson as Murdoch<\/p><\/div>\n Then there are the characters and subplots. Murdoch and Dr. Ogden are in love with each other, yet circumstances keep them apart for the longest time. Constable Crabtree has an eye for Dr. Ogden\u2019s replacement as medical examiner, Doctor Emily Grace (Georgina Reilly), and \u00a0Inspector Brackenreid has a difficult relationship with his wife , Margaret (Arwen Humphreys.)<\/p>\n Helene Joy as Dr. Julia Ogden<\/p><\/div>\n The turn of the century setting gives the show a wonderful atmosphere. The use of clothing, language, and props of the time make it all appear very believable. In addition, the Murdoch character seems to be something of a genius, often building devices that appear to anticipate later inventions not yet known, such as sonar, the fax machine, phone wiretaps, the polygraph, and many others. There are also guest appearances by numerous well-known people of the period including HG Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, Queen Victoria, Alexander Graham Bell, Emma Goldman, Jack London, and Thomas Edison. In addition, the program sometimes blends fantastical elements into the stories, such as science fiction and fantasy, while still maintaining a completely believable, logical integrity.<\/p>\n Murdoch<\/em> Mysteries<\/em> also tackles politics, philosophy, social issues and psychology along with its crimes. Any way you look it, Murdoch Mysteries<\/em> is a lot of fun. Check your local TV listings for times and channels near you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Tired of gritty, violent cop shows? Had enough of today\u2019s most heinous crimes retold in thinly disguised fiction? \u00a0Need a show with wit and style? Want to escape back to a more genteel time? \u00a0If you haven\u2019t … Continue reading <\/a><\/a>