Murdoch Mysteries: Season 3 [Blu-ray]

Successful Canadian series.

The Murdoch Mysteries came to my attention while visiting Vancouver, B.C. this August. While packing in my hotel room, I turned on the television to view a rerun of Murdoch Mysteries; I was immediately taken in by the incredible costumes, scenery, plot, excellent acting and characters, especially Detective Murdoch. It is very well written for TV. An incredibly well-acted TV series, it captures the imagination of turn-of-the-century North America, with the latest, forward thinking science available, especially from Det. Murdoch, and the viewer can hardly wait for the next episode. The history of invention is interwoven into almost every episode, e.g. finger printing, the telephone, electromagnetic energy (wireless communication), AC electricity, etc. I have seen Seasons 1 and 3 so far (and have Season 4), all on Blu-Ray, waiting for Season 2 on Blu-Ray which for some odd reason, was not released on Blu-Ray with Seasons 1, 3 & 4 (I have been assured that all future seasons will be released on Blu-Ray at the about the same time as DVD). Season 2 is to be released on Blu-Ray in the spring, and Season 5 (last telecast in Canada in late August 2012) will also be released together, on Blu-Ray and DVD in the spring. Season 6 was picked up by Canadian TV (after being dropped by the previous studio) and is just about complete, with the first telecast in Canada scheduled for January 2013. The series amazingly (so far) does not become stagnant, but picks up to even greater levels in acting, scenery, plot and interest of the characters in Season 3 from Season 1, and the ending is really spectacular with Detective Murdoch narrowly missing his attempt to become engaged to Doctor Ogden. Some of the plots become incresingly complicated, and some villains carry over into several episodes before the truth about them becomes apparent. I only wish I could watch Seasons 1, 2 & 3 in order, but am unwilling to purchase DVD when Blu-Ray makes such a viewing difference on large screen, 16:9 aspect, 1080p television screens, especially given the beautiful costumes and spectacular scenery. Most of the episodes seem to be recorded in the late spring, summer and early fall months since I see very few scenes with snow. Filming is in and around Tornoto. I haven't been this addicted to a murder mystery series since Peter Falk as Columbo. Too bad the Murdoch Mysteries is not televised in the US (one season was broadcast on PBS I think, but unfortunately the series was not renewed for some reason). Great show, entertaining, if somewhat gory at times showing pictures of the corpse, autopsies, etc. I have no seen the Murdoch Mysteries movie series which preceded the television series by the same name; it has completely different characters and is not available on Blu-Ray.

Seems fine. Good price. Good seller. A++

We got hooked on this series. Love all the characters!

Season three (3) of this splendid murder mystery/detective series that is set in Victorian Canada (mainly in the city of Toronto) is still so very good. The wonderful Yannick Bisson, as Murdock is still very great as a very forward looking solver of crimes. He is a very dedicated, sincere and very shy police detective that is very willing to use the "new" science of psychology, finger prints (called finger marks at that time) blood analyzes, etc., which were just being discovered , at the time, that is depicted in the series. Again the pathologist (wonderfully played by Helene Joy) is on hand to supply a love interest for Murdoch, to help solve the crimes with her great scientific skills and knowledge and to give some "Morgue Humor" that always puts a look of shock on Murdoch's face--I adore her character.This season three (3) of "Murdoch Mysteries" is greatly directed and acted with some very good mysteries that kept me wondering until the end and "all was revealed" who "done it" There is not much visible gratuitous violence just some very good mysteries that are solved with the burgeoning science of "crime solving" and by delightful characters that I have come to love including Murdock's boss that has no faith in the "new" ways of police investigation that Murdock depends on. I am really looking forward to Season four (4).

Love the Murdock Mysteries. Usually they are most reasonably priced one Amazon. I'm sure I will buy more.

As I have already said, in previous MURDOCH reviews, I love this program.Being a Catholic myself, I especially enjoy the way Murdoch intertwines his Faith with his investigations...not "in your face" but as a subtle guide to his ever-inquiring mind.I would definitely watch this show again and again ~ adding here that, (altho' I appreciate his being Catholic and not afraid to show it) I love the methods he uses to solve crimes ~ inventions, reconstructions, "putting himself there at the scene", etc etc...very creative, very unusual yet effective, and ALWAYS with a firm grasp on the law.If he were a real man, not a fictional character, he would still deserve that gold detective's badge...and I doubt that anyone else would disagree!!

If you like Murder Mysteries you will LOVE this series.

By now fans know what to expect. Toronto. Late 1890s. Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) the astute cycling detective - he a Catholic overlooked for promotion in a staunchly Protestant community. Each episode boss (Thomas Craig) pours scorn on his theories but ends up supportive, Constable George Crabtree (Jonny Harris) ever knocking on the door with important evidence to advance the plot. Meanwhile Julia (Helen Joy) cheerfully conducts her autopsies. Will she and Murdoch ever become an item?13 episodes. No bonuses. Generally gentle entertainment (with gory moments). Not everything works (Ep.3 needing FAR better makeup for credibility), but most of the cases intrigue and there are surprises. The woman who fatally axed her father - genuinely schizophrenic or is it an act? Who abducted the Inspector's son? How could a Rembrandt disappear from a descending lift?Highlights? Ep.7 A whole circus troupe amusingly held at the precinct. Ep.9 Bodies preserved in peat far older than thought, which makes the suspects very old indeed. Ep.11 Nothing as it seems when a murderer is executed. (Note the very black humour when creepy Catchpole fulfils his ambition of becoming a hangman.) Elsewhere there is even a haunted mansion, with a final twist that may shock.In short, as usual there is much to please - this a welcome relief from so many gritty, fast paced police series set in modern times.Recommended.

well I must say I was totally surprised.. when I first watched the first episode on the telly.. I thought , hmmm wuss this.. as I am a Canadian I presumed, wrongly, it was a bit wishy washy.. but then when I really watched an listened.. WOW.. the whole series is well written an has so much good history, new inventions, hehe.. an people interactions.. it is hilarious for a ''cop'' show.. but it is done really well.. well casted.. an especially with our british Thomas craig in it.. I have watched him on british tv since his early day.. glad he has fantastic career now.. cheers all hmac..

Murdoch Mysteries are part funded by ITV so why this is only available on digital channels makes no sense. It has an interesting ensemble of characters, which some of whom are not in the books, and again some of these are different ages to the original characters.Set in Victorian Canada,and given over to light moments of comedy, at times it plays like an historical version of 'Bones', that other TV series adapted from books which doesn't keep to the original characters. So, you have a crime of the week, an ongoing romance, costumed drama, recently commissioned (in 2013) for a seventh series. The box set itself, as with all the series is 'no frills' for any actor interviews etc one needs to go to u tube. There isn't even a listing of the episodes on the box cover or the discs themselves!

I cannot praise this T.V. series enough! I am totally enthralled by it and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a t.v. series that is exciting, different, well-acted. Cannot wait for Series 6 to be on sale in November and for Series 7 to appear on T.V. next year.Treat yourselves......buy it and watch it and you will see what I mean.

We came across the series by accident on Alibi, so we have purchased series 1 to 3. The stories are always intriguing and well thought out. Shall be sorry when we have seen them all. Son has just bought us series 4, and we know there is series 5 available and believe they have made a sixth. Recommend it thoroughly!