Murdoch Mysteries

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Murdoch Mysteries is available in Australia on AcornTV Amazon Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hulu and fuboTV right now. 20 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Yannick Bisson anchors it, but the writing does the real work. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on AcornTV Amazon Channel.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Murdoch Mysteries is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Murdoch Mysteries understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. A Victorian-era Toronto detective uses then-cutting edge forensic techniques to solve crimes, with the assistance of a female coroner who is also struggling for recognition in the face of tradition, based on the books by Maureen Jennings. Credit to Yannick Bisson and Helene Joy for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. Across 20 seasons (2008–2026), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. What makes Murdoch Mysteries hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Murdoch Mysteries proves them wrong. The tonal similarities to Coroner are real, though Murdoch Mysteries carves out its own identity quickly. 20 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Watch Yannick Bisson work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Murdoch Mysteries is currently airing new episodes, created by Maureen Jennings — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.