Programme review: Murdoch Mysteries.

Having watched it now for over 3 years I must say, I still find myself looking forward to every Thursday night, to watch The Murdoch Mysteries.

It stars Yannick Bison as detective Murdoch of the Toronto constabulary, around 1895 *Edit* Current season is 1901* Who uses radical forensic techniques for that time period to help solve murders with the help of loveable sidekick of sorts, Constable Crabtree. This isn't your typical 'Murder mystery' show though, as a lot of the episodes sometimes link over to the next, with a much more sinister story lurking throughout the series. One such example is that a man who was hung for murder, around 3 years ago, comes back and sends Murdoch pictures of him, and his wife, stating if they continue to be together they will both die.

Now, another great thing about it is all the historical figures that appear throughout, in their own unique way. For example, Sherlock Holmes is present for a few episodes, but not the one we know. It is a man, who believes himself to be the detective Sherlock Holmes, but actually has a multiple personality disorder that he developed as a child, to retreat to that fantasy world after watching his uncle murder his father after a gambling game went wrong.

Also appearing is Sir Henry Ford, and the creation of the auto mobile.  As well as pioneers from the Forbidden city setting up in Toronto, and bringing with them Chinese culture (And Karate). Even the 'Ontario lake monster' makes an appearance!

Detective Brackenreed trying to convince Murdoch of what he saw in the lake.

But all in all, it has the right blend of action, suspense, mystery, comedy and romance to make it a thrilling series, and I wish you all to check it out, you may enjoy it! 

It has me wondering if I could not create a sort of game around it, using table top minatures. An intriguing idea... 

Thanks for reading,

Until next time...