Murdoch Mysteries

Murdoch Mysteries

Forensic sleuthing in the age of invention.

Created by Maureen Jennings

On CBC Television, Citytv

2008–20 seasons331 episodes60 min7.7 / 10

A cosy Victorian procedural that pairs period charm with forensic ingenuity, solving cases weekly while celebrating human connection and scientific progress.

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.

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  • Is Murdoch Mysteries easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is Murdoch Mysteries scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.

  • Does Murdoch Mysteries leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Murdoch Mysteries sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.

  • Is Murdoch Mysteries violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity75

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise30

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love49

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Murdoch Mysteries

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Murdoch Mysteries, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Murdoch Mysteries, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Murdoch Mysteries, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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