Murdoch Mysteries also goes by the name of "The Artful Detective" on the Ovation channel  - great fun
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This tv series is a mix of historical culture and mysteries.  I love being thrown back in time and seeing how new detective techniques were being discovered.  I love every character in this show and the attention to detail.  While some of the shows might be alittle gruesome for a small child,  most of the time it is great for the entire family.
559237
I am delighted to see the quality of the series continue to its high standard.  I really enjoy watching Yannik Bisson as Murdoch...he is so lovely to look at.
3631618
Crime shows?  With intelligence and a good sized helping of quirky?  Get this now!
3478830
Have been a fan of Midsomer Murders, after viewing 2 seasons in UK. Each episode introduces new and fascinating characters, and the recurring ones become old friends very quickly. The villages where the stories are filmed are a wonderful added attraction to the mysteries- it's like taking a tour of British countryside. Each time I replay an episode I enjoy it more and more. Combining 4 series into one collection was an excellent idea and a cost effective means of enjoying great mysteries. Expect to purchase more collections in the future.
4949594
While this has a bit of a tendency to be a bit predictable, The Murdoch Mysteries are, at the very least, fun to watch.  It is indeed interesting to watch the development of forensic science, which in this day & age is all the rage, with half of todays shows leaning that direction.
3850966
This guy amazed me, and made me laugh.  It's just such a fun series.  All the attempts to stump this guy, fail.  I am a fan of Caroline Quentin, so when I saw she was a member of the cast, that was a plus.  Alan Davies is perfect in his role. Creek is usually reluctant to get involved as he has a perfectly good job, thank you, and yet get involved he does and the fun begins. His brain seems to be caught up in solving how, not necessarily why, the crime happened. And his uninvited sidekick, Madeline Magellan, an investigative journalist, befuddles his brain even more.
3683949
As with all the positive reviewers mentioned, I find this TV series to be among the most intriquing and satisfying BBC mystery shows I've ever watched.  Intellectually written script, wonderful dead-on casting particularly with Shaun Evans and Roger Allam in the lead roles, great acting, and detailed period staging make this series a truly engaging masterpiece.

In my view, one of the most brilliant factors that sets this series apart from all the rest of mystery/detective series that I've seen so far is the stunningly beautiful, sensuous, and poetic cinematography that renders the tone of the stories that are infused with great Classical, 60's Pop, and funky Jazz music.  The well-integrated cinematography and music alone give this series the first-rate ART FILM quality, which draws quick attention and keep audience engaged throughout the episodes.

I am really looking forward to watching the Season 2.
1461067
The second season of the BBC's new Sherlock Holmes is even better than its first season.  Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are priceless and wildly entertaining as consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson in 21st Century London.  This season's stories are extremely well executed riffs on Conan Doyle's familiar stories.  Supporting cast members Mrs. Hudson, Inspector Lestrade, and even poor Molly the lovesick forensics technician get good parts to play.

The first episode is "A Scandal in Belgravia", a superb reimagining of "A Scandal in Bohemia", in which Sherlock Holmes faces Irena Adler, "the woman", who in this version is a dominatrix.  This redo extends the story, and the relationship, in some interesting directions without sacrificing the delicious duel of wits between the two, including an excellent twist at the end.

"The Hounds of Baskerville" has the temerity to take on the legendary Sherlock Holmes story "The Hound of the Baskervilles", and gets away with it, envisioning an updated and truly menacing threat for Holmes and Watson to face on Dartmoor. Even Sherlock will have his relentlessly rational mind rattled just a bit.

"The Reichenbach Fall" is a redo of the Final Problem", placing the fatal duel between Holmes and Moriarty in a modern context with modern weapons, and an ending that will keep the viewer guessing to the credits.

Production values for these episodes are excellent, with fascinating mixtures of venues and visual magic, including the portrayal of Holmes' skill at deduction in near real time.  This set includes a featurette on the making of the show.  There has to be a third season; very highly recommended.
120710
It is 2013, and I just discovered this BBC show by searching through Acorn Media's website (a good way to find out what has been on the BBC over the years).  I am getting these DVDS through my public library here in Minnesota, but I recommend buying them to any readers of this review.  This show is the most fun program I have seen in a very long time.  Three older former cops work with a younger woman detective superintendant to solve cold cases.  Each of the characters on this show is extremely well-developed and, well, just a joy to watch in action.  I am more interested in watching this series than anything currently on TV here in the USA.  My favorite character is Brian Lane, a former alcoholic with a wonderful memory.  He also has to be on psychiatric drugs because of a chemical imbalance in his brain and some OCD tendencies.  The actor does a terrific job, making Brian's situation respectfully amusing at times and sad at others.  Well, this character is truly one of the all time best on TV.

You can't go wrong with buying this series.  It is incredibly enjoyable.
3568631
This was a Christmas present for my 12-year-old, who is in love with 'Murdoch Mysteries'. The series is a throwback to the turn of the century in Toronto, Canada, as Det. William Murdoch of the Toronto Constabulary (forerunner to the Metropolitan Toronto Police) solves crimes using early investigative methods that today's CSI people would have been proud of. Along the way, Murdoch often touched base with prominent historical figures, including Alexander Graham Bell and Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Prominent guest stars included Victor Garber ('Titanic') and even current Prime Minister Stephen Harper in a cameo role in Season 4. Murdoch also found himself facing very human problems such as his relationship with coroner Dr. Julia Ogden as well as the odd run-in with is boss, Inspector Brackenreid, but found himself a great ally in eager co-worker Constable Crabtree.

This is a great series that is still going strong today. I expect I will pick up more seasons later on.
1472469
This show is great - it's witty, funny, and you can watch it with your family as it is also inoffensive. A mismatch between a do-gooder, overly polite Canadian mountie and a jaded Chicago detective, this series is definitely worth owning. The packaging is simple, and the pilot isn't on it (by a different company, and I believe it's avaiable with one of the other seasons), but those in no way detract from a classy, funny show that is great family fun.
404258
My partner and I have an enormous collection of British TV sets (which are regularly loaned out to friends).  We bought Murder in Suburbia from Borders as separate seasons (each cost us more than Amazon's price for the complete set!), and they are probably the most-recommended and frequently-loaned-out set of light murder programs we have. They are really great fun, with possibly the most charmingly neurotic leads in British TV.  We were heartbroken that the series was discontinued so soon, but that's Brit TV for you.  If you like Caroline Catz in Doc Martin, you'll love her here, and Lisa Faulkner is equally fabulous.  I'd like to see more of her work, as she is incredibly versatile.  Granted, this show is not Foyle's War, but it's a _delight_, and the episodes are short enough to enjoy mid-week.  Highly recommended!
3678166
I just finished viewing the last of series 5 and I want MORE of them.  These mysteries are addictive, well written, characters are real, and the characters are interwoven from the past episodes to the future stories. PLEASE MORE MURDOCH MYSTERIES
122802
Fox did a fine job with this entertaining and endearing mystery series (my all-time favorite).
Sidney Toler is Chan (following the passing of Warner Oland), and is just as enjoyable.
3323287
I love sitting down with a good mystery, the kind you don't want to put down.  In An Uncluttered Palette, I realized right away I was in the hands of a master of the genre.  The art world, from museum to studio, was beautifully drawn, pardon the pun.  Not only was it spine-tingling at times, it was also a grand adventure with friends.  Every character was three-dimensional and intriguing, and Rayna Hunt is definitely a "detective" I would follow from mystery to mystery.  I especially loved the way author Jean Sheldon delivered the intergenerational play of the art students.  I always feel that the best mystery is one that you feel a part of and have a hard time putting down.  This one was so much fun, I wanted to pull up an easel and join them!
1698434
I love police procedurals and I love a good robbery story. This gives me the best of both of those worlds. Add to that the fact that it makes me howl with laughter and we have a true winner. The banter between Kate and Nick is uproarious. Their push-me/pull-you dynamic is fascinating to watch. It's safe to say that I'm a converted fan of the Fox and O'Hare series. I will be definitely be reading more about this quirky band of characters in the future.
1090395
All of Murdoch Mysteries are excellent. The actors are captivating and believable, especially Murdoch. There is no sexual exportation or undue violence.  I'll will be watching all of Season 7.