Lauren Lee Smith was born on June 19, 1980 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He remains in Toronto, working as a gardener. Season 14 begins with Detective Murdoch's signature inventions and trusted advice from Dr. Julia Ogden. However, when Newsome was murdered by a sniper to silence his testimony for a murder trial in the episode, "Weekend at Murdoch's", Crabtree was able to spare a bit of politeness for him under the circumstances. Recurring cast members include Lachlan Murdoch as Henry Higgins, Arwen Humphreys as Margaret Brackenreid, Paul Amos as Doctor Roberts, Sarah Gadon as Ruby Ogden, Michael Seater as James Gillies, Peter Keleghan as Terrence Meyers, Sarah Allen as Enid Jones, Dakota Goyo as Alwyn Jones, and Stephen McHattie as Harry Murdoch. Portrayed by Georgina Reilly,[8] Emily Grace is the new coroner who joins the morgue in season 5 as Dr. Ogden leaves to set up her private practice. But still after they had two sons, Margaret does worry about her husband's safety due to his career as a police officer. It was picked up by CBC for its sixth and seventh seasons. However, the experience with Roland encourages William and Julia to seriously consider adopting a child of their own . This is something he cannot do and he ends up angrily throwing his clubs in the lake, one by one. She and George Crabtree show some romantic interest in each other. Emily later becomes a love interest for Constable Crabtree; they become good friends and she often enjoys his company and entertains his far-fetched theories with some enthusiasm. In season 13, episode 14, inmate Giles, who has been transferred from the Don Jail to Kingston Penitentiary, is among the first Detective Murdoch speaks to - Murdoch has been called in to investigate a murder at the Kingston Penitentiary. Murdoch eventually discovers that Gillies and Perry had murdered their physics professor, supposedly to test their knowledge of physics. Portrayed by Alex Paxton-Beesley, Winifred "Freddie" Pink is a private detective in Montreal. Julia's father, Dr. Lionel Ogden, died in the season 7 finale. Characters also refer to actual inventions of the 19th century and extrapolate from them to future inventions such as microwave ovens, night-vision goggles, computers, the games "Cluedo" (marketed as "Clue" in the U.S.) and "Hangman", the toy Silly Putty, and a silencer for small arms. Yannick Bisson was born on 16 May 1969 in Montral, Qubec, Canada. Newsome never adequately apologized for his failure and would meet the unforgiving Crabtree on numerous other occasions. Jasper is a sergeant in the North-West Mounted Police and his mannerisms, interests and investigative techniques are similar to those of Murdoch's own (mentioned above), and the two prove successful in working together to solve a gold mining scam case. In the season 4 episode Voices, it is revealed that Murdoch has a younger sister, Susanna, who is a nun living in Toronto briefly before returning to her convent in Montreal when it is revealed she is terminally ill. Their conversations reveal that they had an Aunt, whose home he left at seventeen, to work at a logging camp. She is interested in spiritualism, believing that it is compatible with scientific study. . He is quite forward-thinking and is practicing at a private hospital in Etobicoke, the Toronto Hospital for the Incurables. He is shown to care for Murdoch and knows his mannerisms well enough to know when he is pining and advises him to do something about it. "Taking the stuffing out of period drama: More steampunk than Avonlea, Murdoch Mysteries aims for big ratings as it moves to the CBC". Dec 14, 2022 Mark your calendars because the countdown is ON #MurdochMysteries returns January 2nd, 2023 @CBC and Giles did not believe this story but because he did not have any evidence, he could not arrest Murdoch. "Murder 19C is a Kin to Law and Order. Murdoch rushes to his home only to find Gillies instead holding Murdoch's young son hostage with a syringe filled with heroin. Portrayed by Daiva Johnston,[17] Eva Pearce becomes Murdoch's nemesis, a white collar thief, kidnapper, and killer. Such an example of this is during Unlucky in Love (Season 9 Episode 12) when Higgins accidentally insults Baby Roland Connor when Detective Murdoch is worried about Roland not walking yet and suggest that 'Maybe he's just slow.' Doctor Ogden, who is portrayed by Keeley Hawes in the TV movies and by Hlne Joy[5] in the TV series, attended Bishop's University and is a skilled pathologist and medical examiner. "Sleuth Move; How Murdoch Mysteries Went from Case Closed to One of CBC's Biggest Hits." At the end of Season 5, Julia and Darcy part ways because she realizes she is with the wrong person; Darcy is slowly-shown to not be the kind of man he originally represented himself to her, at one point claiming to support her views only to, later, turnaround and object as it will effect his reputation and chances of advancement. Henry was also one of the three who contributed to the purchase of the motor car between himself, George and Jackson in Murdoch Takes Manhattan. At the end of the seventh season Brackenreid suffered a severe beating from a gang of thugs that was controlling the harbour. Several additional historical figures have been presented in the series. His first novel, The Curse of the Pharaohs, is published in season 5. When Julia went to him for an abortion due to a relationship she had with another man, he refused due to personal and legal reasons. Movies. With Yannick Bisson, Helene Joy, Thomas Craig, Jonny Harris. Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. During his first appearance, Gillies is shown to be a gifted student and teacher's assistant along with his friend and fellow teacher's assistant, Robert Perry. He dies in a later episode. This episode also mentions that Murdoch's father was still alive two years prior and lives in Western Canada. Detective Murdoch, who is portrayed by Peter Outerbridge in the TV movies and by Yannick Bisson[2] in the series, is an intelligent, observant detective who uses unusual (for the time) techniques such as blood testing and fingerprinting. Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series 2008- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He really likes inventing things and improving things as he was working on transmitting wireless phone calls throughout the episode. Due to Isaac being aware of Julia's abortion and his decision to keep it a secret, Murdoch misinterprets Isaac and Julia's relationship as romantic. [57], In Greece, Murdoch Mysteries airs on ERT2 under the title (Detective Murdoch) on Saturday and Sunday at 9:00pm[58]. When Detective Murdoch investigates the mysterious death of a colleague of Sigmund Freud, he receives an unexpected psychoanalysis from him S15, Ep14 17 Jan. 2022 The Witches of East York 7.3 (123) Rate Murdoch arrests a man for trying to kill a woman who he claims is a witch, shortly after he dies mysteriously while in custody S15, Ep15 She eventually resumes her medical studies at the Ontario Medical College for Women while working at the morgue, and her application to work at the City Morgue is officially granted at the end of Summer of '03. In the last episode Julia marries Dr. Darcy Garland, despite her affection for Murdoch. In 2011, Murdoch Mysteries: The Curse of the Lost Pharaohs debuted on citytv.com, blending live action and animation to depict a storyline in which Crabtree, Murdoch, Dr. Ogden and Inspector Brackenreid were forced to battle mummies who were attempting to kill Queen Victoria. Adam Rich, former 'Eight is Enough . Portrayed by Mouna Traor,[9] Rebecca is a young woman of humble origins who has recently arrived in Toronto, living at the Junction, and working as an overnight cleaner for the city morgue. However, Higgins also tends to let words slip out of his mouth before thinking about them, but means no harm. He returns in episode 9 ("Belly Speaker"). Yannick Bisson. Georgina Reilly. Trending. In season 6, Julia is working as a psychiatrist, often assisting Murdoch with his cases. At the beginning of the season 5 (Back and to the Left), however, she terminates her employment in the City Morgue and starts her own private practice in Toronto, leaving the work to her protge, Dr. Emily Grace. It features the distinctive theme music of the composer Robert Carli. He has little time for Crabtree until the second half of the fifth season where he takes him directly under his wing and actually seems to care deeply for him. Growing up, Higgins family owned a piano shop. Detective William Murdoch (254 Episodes) Helene Joy. In Episode 11 ("Biffers and Blockers"), Higgins has taken up cricket and also engaged a butler, at Ruth's suggestion, part of his transformation to join the upper class. In the United States, Murdoch Mysteries is broadcast on several digital subchannel networks, streaming services and even some local network affiliates: In France, the series is shown on France 3 and has been retitled Les Enqutes de Murdoch (Murdoch Investigations). In season 8, episode 7, Giles admits to being homosexual, regarding which another constable years prior had tried to blackmail him. Murdoch is also a polymath: Although very logical, sceptical, observant, scientific and clear-headed with a photographic memory (possibly Hyperthymesia) and working memory, these become an issue when he needs to connect with people on an emotional level, something he finds difficult. His deepest cause for this enmity was when Newsome was assisting Crabtree on a case and at one point Crabtree was being attacked with deadly intent by a criminal. Dr. Roberts is a practicing psychiatrist who assists William Murdoch on a number of cases, first introduced in Season 2, played by Paul Amos. Louise is a woman who doesn't take 'no' for an answer. [10] He is portrayed as cold and often dismissive in his manner. [35] The end of the latter episode references the previous episode. [40], Filming of season five began in July 2011 and included a visit to Dawson City in the Yukon. Higgins has appeared in almost all the episodes. "Brits love Canada's Murdoch Mysteries". While he often disagrees with Murdoch's methods, he uses them when he feels they have merit. Reports of the change of broadcasters and commitment for a sixth season appeared in the evening of November 15 with the press releases being issued on November 16. In his next act of revenge, Gillies frames Julia for the murder of her estranged husband, Dr. Darcy Garland. She doesn't dance at the burlesque to snag a husband. Murdoch usually dismisses them as absurd, but they often prefigure real successful products. [42], Murdoch Mysteries was described as an "odd fit" for Citytv's schedule, which consists of more contemporary, urban hip, imported programming. First listed in credits in "Blood and Circuses". Murdoch, Ogden, and Brackenreid begin investigating whether Gillies is alive, which results in finding what appears to be Gillies' body downriver from where he threw himself off the bridge. Played by Sean Harraher, Worseley is an older constable, with red hair and beard, who often appears when a group of constables are assigned to a task. However, because of that, in a number of episodes in season 5, Giles seemed to have something personally against Murdoch and was always against anything that Murdoch said in any episode that had both Giles and Murdoch. 138 Episodes 2022. ), In a crossover with fellow CBC show Republic of Doyle, called "If the Shoe Fits", a modern-day version of Murdoch appears in the form of "Bill Murdoch", who is the great-great-great-grandson of William.[3]. His character always clashes with Murdoch.[11]. Gillies is arrested, convicted, and sentenced to death for his crimes; but he escapes from his execution and seeks revenge against Murdoch. Lillian thought she'd killed the woman's jealous husband in the midst of a shipboard fight, but he'd survived and returned to exact his revenge. Leslie asks her out to dinner and Emily initially refuses, but as she is no longer dating George, she consents to having dinner with Leslie, unaware that George was on his way to Emily's office with flowers and seeking to reconcile with Emily. But their life is upended when an investigation leads Murdoch to a young son he never knew about. He is an actor and producer, known for Murdoch Mysteries (2008), Anything for Jackson (2020) and Year by the Sea (2016). His funeral occurs at the beginning of season 11; when the constables attempt to place his portrait at the station house to honour him, corrupt councilman Franklin Williams takes it down. When Murdoch meets his father for the first time after a long estrangement (episode: 1.06 - Let Loose The Dogs), for most of the case, he believes his father to be a killer and primary suspect based on his own prejudice that Harry had indirectly caused his mother's death by hitting her; after his innocence was proven, at William's request his father tells him that, as flawed and a drunk as he may have been, he never hit either his mother or him. Murdoch later finds out that her fianc was a member of the Black Hand, a criminal organization and forerunner of the Mafia, who chose to elope with Anna with the counterfeit money he was smuggling. (In a daydream that he has about proposing, he intends to tell her that he does want a family, but that they can adopt. Portrayed by Sarah Allen, a romantic interest of Murdoch appearing in five episodes over the second half of season 2. in 2004 and 2005. (Concurrently with that season, Curse of the Lost Pharaohs also aired on Citytv.com as a mixed live action/animation web series dramatizing the plot of Crabtree's manuscript.). It is revealed early on that Lillian is a lesbian and is extremely attracted to Dr. Grace. When Inspector Brackenreid leaves station house four to accompany James Pendrick to Panama, Watts is brought back to station house four as the station detective while Murdoch serves as the acting inspector. [4] Its original title at that time was Murder 19C: The Detective Murdoch Mysteries. Constable Higgins 251 Episodes 2022. In episode "Crime and Punishment", Darcy is murdered by James Gillies, and Julia is implicated in his death by Gillies. He is an actor and comedian, best known for his roles in various television series, such as "Still Standing", "Murdoch Mysteries", and "Hatching, Matching and Dispatching". Portrayed by Jonathan Llyr. In the third season, it is revealed that Brackenreid is a Freemason, as is Constable Crabtree (who happens to be of higher rank, as he can watch his language, etc., better than Brackenreid can). It was believed that Dr. Ogden was seeing Reginald Poundsett only to make Detective William Murdoch jealous. ", Chow, Jason. When Joe, having secretly survived the attempt on his life, confronted Lillian to learn Gladys' whereabouts, he killed Lillian when she refused to reveal where Gladys had gone. She has a younger sister, Ruby Ogden, who is a minor character in the series and a journalist, who often travels the world. Eva is the only one who manages to escape, securing her freedom by tricking a man into giving her a cab ride. Murdoch Mysteries Season 15 Release Date. Later, George discovered it was Dr. Roberts who planted the fake Santa suit with the finger mark to prove it. It appears that he and George are best friends, and that he is somewhat of an assistant to him. When Rebecca is dismissed from her position for removing evidence from the morgue for an experiment that provided evidence, Dr. Ogden hires her back as Morgue Assistant. The 2013 series Nightmare on Queen Street featured an interactive story in which the viewer was called upon to solve the case by piecing together clues from each webisode. [21] He first appears in Season 1, episode 4 ("Elementary, My Dear Murdoch"), visiting Toronto to deliver a lecture on spiritualism. [23] Murdoch's former love from Bristol, England, during season 3. Sins of The Father: Directed by Mina Shum. He would occasionally join Crabtree and Higgins during investigations. Mudhar, Raju. After capturing Murdoch, Gillies sets an elaborate trap to pressure Murdoch into choosing either his own life or that of the convicted Julia's. Despite appearing cordial towards both Julia and Murdoch, he actually blames them for his brother's death and resents them. His partner was actress Linda Kash, with whom he had three daughters; they lived on a farm outside Peterborough, Ontario. After graduating, he obtained his first major screen role, in Absolute Beginners (1986). [39] Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper filmed a cameo appearance as a constable in the fourth season on October 15, 2010, when he visited the set with his daughter. He joined the cast of 'Murdoch Mysteries' as Det. Often his unusual techniques and unbiased opinions of people lead him to clash with Brackenreid (even though they work together well). [11] Stockton retires from the Toronto Constabulary sometime in late 1898, and is replaced by Percival Giles. Under pressure, Perry confesses to his involvement in the crime and implicates Gillies, after being tricked into believing that Gillies intended to kill him as well. Tough and capable of protecting herself, she possesses a keen eye and mind, but little regard for her own personal safety. The episode marked the last for Georgina Reilly, who. Murdoch taught Higgins about fingermarks and how to trace a person's next of kin. He also worked for the government in a high-level position, forcing Murdoch to pull off a case, making it Murdoch's third unsolved case. She is an actress and producer, known for Trick 'r Treat (2007), Mutant X (2001) and Pathology (2008). Gillies, given a renewed sense of purpose by his brush with death at the hands of his greatest adversary, still hovering over Murdoch's son with a syringe, and seemingly back in control, taunts Murdoch, telling him that he looks forward to the fun they will have together. Higgins is best known for doing his own thing when it comes to any sort of case or off duty business, ranging from locating a new kind of ice cream with George (Season 9 Episode 15, House of Industry) or watching boxing fights with Jackson (Season 8 Episode 3, Glory Days). Some episodes feature anachronistic technology whereby Murdoch sometimes uses the existing technology of his time to improvise a crude prototype of a technology that would be more readily recognizable to the show's 21st-century audience. Dr. Ogden is often consulted on cases by Murdoch and is able to provide valuable insights into many cases. Later on in the series she actively participates in a birth-control campaign, which complicates her husband's social position and even leads to her arrest. However, to Doyle's surprise, the man was an impeccable likeness to his character, offering all logical answers to his questions. Although inexperienced at first and often comically naive, Crabtree frequently provides useful insights into cases and does much of the forensic legwork collecting evidence. A free-living journalist, portrayed by Sarah Gadon.