I love the series but the soap opera content between Murdoch ...
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I love the series but the soap opera content between Murdoch and Julia is getting to be a little stale.  She is too progressive for him and he does not seem to want to change from his stiff-necked view of life, etc.  The disintegration of the romance between George and  Emily saddens me as to the hardness given to the character of George.  But at least it doesn't have the wishy-washy of  Murdoch and Julia.  The costumes are beautiful and the scenery of Canada is awe-inspiring and makes me want to go to Canada for a vacation.  I hope they get back to the nitty gritty of police work and dispense with all this domestic stuff.  Hope season 8 is better or I am a long forgotten fan. Also, the morgue scenes are getting a bit too graphic for even me.  Let's get back to the seasons 1-5 like the Newfoundland one was.  Beautiful scenery, good mystery and a feel good show.
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The third year is pretty worn out and thin on ideas, you can see why the two main characters decided to leave the series.  Really enjoyed the first two years, have seen them twice before (and year 3), but watching all of this some years later, I realized that starting with the third year, the episodes haven't worn well.  If you do like the third year, great, but it's absolutely the last one worth looking at, the subsequent years with so many cast changes might as well be an entirely separate series, and it's far too much of a soap opera.
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I am conflicted! I really like Ryan's style. My problem is that the three books are really a serial rather than a series. Luckily, I read from the beginning so I understand the roles and relationships. Going forward, he needs to mix up and expand the list usual suspects a bit. That said, the detail of a profoundly troubling and sad period is chilling.
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Do not care for all of  the times Sam is referred to as Babe, never have. I do like the series however, and hope for more in the future. I also have been struck by the similarities to J.D. Robb's In Death series, suttle though they may be, in my opinion they are there. From the all that female police detective, to the rich powerful husband, to the side kick who gets her, to Sam's coworkers on the force... There are of course differences, Sam has a family, Eve does not, also the time periods of the books are different etc.. It just struck me the number of similarities these two series have as I have been reading them. I hope to continue reading both series for many years to come.
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Man, way too much drama in this series. With all the incest, Deaths, and "romance". I enjoyed the first book and was looking forward to read "Petals On the Wind", but geez way too ridiculous for me. One thing I did enjoy was that the author made sure to explain the characters life in depth. Even expanding it to chris and Cathy's children!!
It's like a soap opera! Haha
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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.
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I, too am a loyal Murdoch Mysteries fan.  You can also find the stories under the title "The Artful Detective" offered on Ovation.  I enjoy the shows and never miss watching.  The characters and story lines are well developed.  Notable people from the period are woven into episodes including Mark Twain (wonderfully played by William Shatner), Nicolai Tesla, Winston Churchill, Arthur Conan Doyle, Carrie Nation, and others. I'm always eager to find out what new 'invention' Murdoch will develop each week to solve the mystery and advance the cause of criminal science in early 1900's Toronto.
Please don't judge this show by one episode which one of the reviewers disliked.  Give the show a look.  I believe you'll find much to enjoy.
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I think it must be the ranslation that is not up to par.  Otherwise, I find the series quite interesting.
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I've loved this series so far, but this one was a little too dramatic for my taste. Too much sappy scenes and feeling sorry for a vixen and things of the such.
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I love mysteries, this show has a way of grabbing  and keeping your attention.
Murdoch is comparable to Sherlock, I loved it.
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I discovered the Canadian tv show a while back, and thought it would be interesting to read the books. I am mystified at how the book version of Murdoch is so much less worldly and clever; no gadgets, no famous people running through the stories, no real love life, no Dr Ogden. I am hoping there will be more development soon, though I am almost done with the 4th novel now and still waiting.  I find the book(s) a bit slow moving, and the endings are not satisfying.  You do find out who did it, but the epilogue rounding out the story is missing.
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We enjoyed Murdoch, but, like so many series, felt that it rolled down the slippery slope in the last seasons.
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I enjoy the soap opera, politics, and legal weave of the show but it is definitely an adults only show!
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Conrinues the soap opera except for the last chapter which is much better than usual for this series.  I hope he continues this thread.
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This series is about to jump the shark, isn't it? I loved the first two seasons, but the romantic subplot with Mary was gushy and distracting. More murders, fewer agonizing wedding toasts, please. But still, because it's Sherlock and John, I enjoyed 90% of this.
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I love this, but I don't need the "behind the scenes" on every episode.  I hope I don't have to endure that through the entire series.
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I am a huge fan of Murdoch Mysteries. I love the collection.