Maureen Jennings

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Murdoch Mysteries – The TV Series

  • Gamblers cheer on their favourites in the ratting match. Photo by Steve Wilkie for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode based on the novel "Let Loose The Dogs" by Maureen Jennings.
  • Young Detective Murdoch (Jacob Robert Ewaniuk, centre) witnesses a fight between his mother (Taryn Ash) and father (Stephen McHattie). Photo by Steve Wilkie for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode based on the novel "Let Loose The Dogs" by Maureen Jennings.
  • Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) examines Delaney’s body. Photo by Steve Wilkie for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode based on the novel "Let Loose The Dogs" by Maureen Jennings.
  • Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig) and Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris) listen to Detective Murdoch’s thoughts on the case. Photo by Steve Wilkie for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode based on the novel "Let Loose The Dogs" by Maureen Jennings.
  • Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) presents a timeline for the murder. Photo by Steve Wilkie for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode based on the novel "Let Loose The Dogs" by Maureen Jennings.
  • Dr. Grace (Georgina Reilly) tries to revive Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson). Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) explores a crime scene in the lodge. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) is found submerged in a tub. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) is revived by Dr. Grace (Georgina Reilly).Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) interviews Russell Chisholm (Christopher Jacot). Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • The Murdoch Mysteries crew on location at St.George Anglican Church in Sutton, ON. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Father Keegan (guest star Peter Outerbridge) and Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) discuss the murder scene beside the victim’s body. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Father Keegan (guest star Peter Outerbridge) and Murdoch (Yannick Bisson).Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Father Keegan (guest star Peter Outerbridge) and Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) examine Jeanette Rajotte’s bible in Father LeBel’s office.Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) in Father LeBel’s office. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • A sword sits on the interview room table in front of Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson). Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Karina Troubetskoy (Yana Gold) and Master Troubetskoy (Allan Price) eye down Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris), Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), and Inspector Brackenreid (Thomas Craig) as they interrupt the match. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings
  • Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris) contemplates his next move. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Constable Crabtree (Jonny Harris) makes his move in a chess match against Master Troubetskoy (Allan Price). Karina Troubetskoy (Yana Gold) stands over her father’s shoulder watching the game. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • The horseman (Paul Rutledge) starts walking down the path. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
  • Action! Yannick Bisson (“Detective Murdoch”) films a scene. Photo by Christos Kalohoridis for Shaftesbury. Copyright: Shaftesbury. Episode written by Maureen Jennings.
Murdoch Mysteries

Murdoch Mysteries is developed and produced by Shaftesbury Films, produced for CBC television (Canada) and Alibi (UK).

The series is filmed in Toronto.

Set in 1895 Toronto, Murdoch Mysteries is a one-hour drama series that explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a handsome young detective using radical forensic techniques, like fingerprinting and trace evidence, to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders.

Creative Consultant/Characters Adapted from the Novels by

Maureen Jennings

Executive Producers

Christina Jennings, Cal Coons, Peter Mitchell, Scott Garvie.

Cast

Yannick Bisson as Detective William Murdoch
Hélène Joy as Dr. Julia Ogden
Thomas Craig as Inspector Brackenreid
Jonny Harris as Constable Crabtree