Murdoch Mysteries is a Canadian series set in Toronto in the 1890’s, adapted from novels of Maureen Jennings. Joe got tired of writers playing fast and loose with science facts, but I enjoyed it and just finished the first season. The series is still going on, and about to begin its 19th season.
I like the ensemble: Yannick Bisson (Detective William Murdoch), Thomas Craig (Inspector Thomas Brackenreid), Jonny Harris (Constable George Crabtree) and Helene Joy (Dr. Julia Ogden).
Highlights:
Belly Speaker (# 9): ventriloquist’s dummy called Mycroft
The Annoying Red Planet (# 13): Dirigibles! UFO’s! Discussing where secret government research facilities should be located (California? New Mexico?), Inspector Thomas Brackenreid: Ah, you’re all crackers. Wales! Now no-one in their right mind would go there.
Maybe I’ll read the books some day.
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