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Murdoch Mysteries

2008 – nowShow20 seasons334 episodesTV-PG

DramaMystery
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A wholesome, nostalgic mystery series about history and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

20 seasons · 334 episodes · best: S11E7 "The Accident" 9.2

Episodes

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Story

Forensic sleuthing in the age of invention.

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.

Feels like

  • Cozy Victorian Mystery
  • Procedural Detective Drama
  • Historical Forensics
  • Feminist Period Piece
  • Gentle Whodunit
  • Comfort TV
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Social Progress Narrative

Cast

24 of 456 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Don McBrearty, Shawn Thompson, Laurie Lynd
Written by
Lori Spring, Larry Lalonde, Philip Bedard
Produced by
Jan Peter Meyboom, Shane Kinnear, Stephen Montgomery
Music by
Robert Carli

Everyone

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Facts

January 24, 2008 · October 19, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 24, 2008
Latest episode
October 19, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
20 seasons · 334 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United Kingdom, United States
Available in
21 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Murdoch Mysteries?"

Questions about Murdoch Mysteries

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Murdoch Mysteries?

HulufuboTVPhiloThe RokuHooplaYouTube TVAcorn TVHallmark+

In the United States, Murdoch Mysteries streams on Hulu, fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV, and Acorn TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Murdoch Mysteries worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of Murdoch Mysteries is best?

Seasons 3 and 11, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 14 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is The Accident (season 11, episode 7) at 9.2, and the lowest is Station House of Horror (season 17, episode 5) at 5.8.

Is Murdoch Mysteries okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Murdoch Mysteries?

334 h

About 334 hours: 334 episodes in 20 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2008, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Murdoch Mysteries?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.

Is Murdoch Mysteries good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.