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The Murdoch Mysteries

2004–2005 · 1 season

A somber, methodical Victorian-era procedural that rewards close attention with its slow-burning forensic detail and period atmosphere.

Created by
Maureen Jennings
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Starring
Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery, Matthew MacFadzean
Overview
In 1890s Canada, a police inspector applies the latest scientific methods of deduction, much to the chagrin of his superiors.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Created by
Maureen Jennings
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Starring
Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery, Matthew MacFadzean
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • mystery
  • justice
  • class
  • power
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness5
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Genres
drama, mystery, crime
Created by
Maureen Jennings
Starring
Peter Outerbridge, Flora Montgomery, Matthew MacFadzean, Colm Meaney, Keeley Hawes, Peter Mooney, Christopher Jacot
Length
1 seasons, 3 episodes, 90 min each
Network
bravo
Country
Canada
Languages
English

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