
Based on novels by Maureen Jennings, "Murdoch Mysteries" follows young detective William Murdoch. In a series of stories taking place in Toronto during the 1890s and early 1900s, several challenging murder cases arise. Murdoch uses up-and-coming forensics techniques and an unconventional approach, which often elicit skepticism from his fellow officers and his boss. Coroner Julia Ogden becomes Murdoch's number one ally, and they make a top-notch team, but he must struggle against tradition and prejudice to solve some of the city's most-gruesome murders.

The new chief constable pressures Murdoch to make an arrest when a man is murdered in a church.

Murdoch investigates a murder linked to a feral young woman.

Murdoch goes undercover to investigate the murder of a reporter who was investigating a workhouse.

Murdoch and Brackenreid risk their careers to investigate police corruption.