From Victoria Ahearn of The Canadian Press:
Link: 10th season for Murdoch Mysteries “a huge milestone”
Ten seasons into “Murdoch Mysteries,” star Yannick Bisson is feeling sentimental about his time with his character, a super sleuth probing crimes at the turn of 20th-century Toronto.
“It’s a huge milestone for any show anywhere, especially here in Canada,” he said ahead of Monday’s season 10 debut on CBC-TV.
“We’re really proud and it just seems to never stop being good.” Continue reading.
From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:
Link: Wynonna Earp’s Dominique Provost-Chalkley on her very different Murdoch Mysteries role
“We center around the Fire of Toronto in 1904 and open with a huge debutante ball. I’m one of the debutantes trying to win Mr. Rodney Strong’s hand in marriage. Of course it doesn’t run as smoothly as that and one of the debutantes is killed, so amongst all the drama Murdoch has to work out who is murdering them and why.” Continue reading.
The wait is over, Murdoch Mysteries fans and we’re plenty thankful Season 10 is finally here. After a dramatic Season 9 finale, “Cometh the Archer,” that saw a final showdown between Julia and Eva Pearce, the series returns on Monday to tackle one of the biggest events in Toronto history: the Great Fire of 1904.
It all begins with “Great Balls of Fire, Part 1″—written by showrunner Peter Mitchell—and a debutante ball where a handful of the city’s most notable single ladies vie for the affections of bachelor Rodney Strong (Kyle Cameron). Among the gals are Elizabeth Atherly (Wynonna Earp‘s Dominique Provost-Chalkley) who has the unwavering support of her mother, Lady Suzanne (Downton Abbey‘s Samantha Bond).
Here are some other non-spoilery episode notes to get you primed for Monday night.
Crabtree is a gossip hound
George always has his finger on the pulse of the latest “thing” in society, and the debutante’s ball is no different. A very funny scene between Crabtree and Murdoch has the former educating the latter about who—and who doesn’t—have a shot at winning Rodney’s heart.
Julia isn’t herself
The events of “Cometh the Archer” has affected Julia in a very dramatic way, and while those closest to her try to help, Julia is in a fragile emotional state. I personally like the fact Eva’s death isn’t just glossed over, and that Brackenreid steps forward to help the good doctor.
Who started the fire?
A certain constable has picked up a dirty, smelly habit, and may very well be the person who starts the conflagration that consumes part of Toronto.
Murdoch Mysteries airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBC.
Related—Videos: Unlock the Mysteries of Murdoch: The Ultimate Insider Conference
From Steve Gow of Metro:
Link: Murdoch Mysteries: Why this CBC show is still so popular after a decade
One of Canada’s greatest mysteries is the ongoing success of Murdoch Mysteries.
After all, the longtime CBC series has not only beat the odds by heading into its 10th season (starting October 10th, fittingly), but it’s still gaining in popularity nearly a decade after making its television debut. Continue reading.
Wow, what a day! Hundreds of Murdoch Mysteries fans filled the CBC atrium and Glenn Gould Theatre, in Toronto’s headquarters to experience Unlock Murdoch, a chance to celebrate the series, ask behind-the-scenes folks who work on the show, the writers and the cast about our favourite program and watch the Season 10 premiere, “Great Balls of Fire, Part 1.”
Greg David from TV, eh? was there, moderating the panels all day long and we had a blast chatting with fans and the people involved in the show. Did you miss the Facebook Live streamed sessions, or want to watch them all over again? Go to Murdoch Mysteries’ Facebook page, or click on the videos below.
Season 10 of Murdoch Mysteries returns Monday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. on CBC.
Behind the scenes with composer Rob Carli, hair stylist Shirley Bond, casting director Diane Kerbel and prop master Craig Grant
Q&A with Murdoch Mysteries‘ writers
In Conversation with Yannick Bisson
Post-screening cast Q&A
