If you haven’t had a chance to read our interview with Peter Mitchell, showrunner of Murdoch Mysteries and Hudson & Rex, give it a glance. Not only do you get a peek behind the scenes at how both Canadian primetime series are made, but there are some tidbits about Hélène Joy’s pregnancy and the decision to write it into the show.
Here is the official episode synopsis for Monday’s new instalment, “The Witches of East York,” written by Christina Ray and directed by Bosede Williams:
Murdoch arrests a man for trying to kill a woman he claims is a witch only to have him mysteriously die in custody.
And here are more observations by me after getting a preview of the episode.
A special guest star
If you follow Peter Mitchell on Facebook—and if you don’t, you really should—you’ll know that his personal assistant, Elsbeth McCall (above left), guest-stars on Monday. She is also directing a Season 15 episode. Also, look for Diggstown‘s Billy MacLellan (who has appeared as different characters on MM in the past), Michaela Kurimsky, Lisa Michelle Cornelius and Sedina Fiati in guest appearances.
Margaret is back!
Margaret is usually a bright light, but not this week. Arwen Humphreys turns in a heartbreaking performance as Margaret continues to deal with her feelings surrounding Bobby’s fate.
A spooky storyline
It’s pretty obvious, from the episode title, what Monday’s episode is all about. Christina Ray’s script has fun with the witchcraft angle, especially when it comes to the fearful Henry. The A-storyline had me heading to Google regularly to look up names like Hecate and Baphomet and things like a grimoire. Also, it’s an opportunity for Watts and William to discuss faith.
Murdoch Mysteries airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem.
Images courtesy of CBC.
When will MM come to America?
I am curious as well as to when MM will come to the US. I have been watching on Hulu but I still have several seasons to go, but I live the show and the chemistry among the cast.
If you can stream PLEX, I get it through Roku, you can see Season 14
For American viewers, if you can get Ovation TV, then you can watch older episodes of MM on Tuesday mornings (Mystery Alley). Season 14 is available on its website: https://www.ovationtv.com/watch/murdoch-mysteries/ and streams for free. Ovation is advertising season 15 to begin on February 26th.