This is a marvellous Canadian series about a Victorian detective in the 1890s. Murdoch is fascinated by forensics...as they were then. There's a woman pathologist for romantic tension over the autopsy table.
I didn't know if anyone in the US could get it (it's been out a few years), but they have just released Season One for viewing online.
Hmm- yes indeed! And Mr. Murdoch is easy on the eyes to boot! Let us have some of these here please! Alas, I am getting a notice that this video link cannot be seen in the USA.
Tina-Kate @ Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:15 am wrote:This is a marvellous Canadian series about a Victorian detective in the 1890s. Murdoch is fascinated by forensics...as they were then. There's a woman pathologist for romantic tension over the autopsy table.
I didn't know if anyone in the US could get it (it's been out a few years), but they have just released Season One for viewing online.
Shelley @ Fri Jul 03, 2009 1:30 pm wrote:I ordered a used copy on Amazon for 24 dollars- it is called Murdock Mystery Movie series- am not sure how many episodes.
Good for you! I think it's 13 episodes...that's what is displayed on the site that unfortunately you can't access.
They're about 45 mins long (1 hour show, less commercials).
Enjoy!!!
“I am innocent. I leave it to my counsel to speak for me.”
—Lizzie A. Borden, June 20, 1893
T-K- I LOVED my Murdock Mysteries- it is the original cast with Peter Outerbridge and has only 3 longer movies. Fantastic! And they get the clothing, sets, dialogue and everything spot on! I must say Outerbridge is also a heartbreaker- sigh. . .
I also ordered Season 1 with the new Detective Murdock- he's easy on the eyes (Yannick Bisson) but I am crushed about having to get used to a new person in the role when I was so enamoured with Peter! Just give me a fellow in a derby hat! The novels by Maureen Jennings on which the series is based also look superb. http://www.maureenjennings.com/?page_id=24
Aren't they great?! I didn't mind the transition at all...tho I think I'm more enamored of the show's concept than one or other of the actors.
The sets are fabulous & I LOVE the scenic backgrounds...which I recognize as old photos of Victorian Toronto that have been digitized to include movement & current shots that have been doctored (skyscrapers erased from sight, etc). They do an awesome job.
Isn't it also cool how the credits include names like Jennings & Bowen?
You'll love Season One too!
“I am innocent. I leave it to my counsel to speak for me.”
—Lizzie A. Borden, June 20, 1893