Murdoch Mysteries (2008–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.0

Overview

In the late 1890s, police Detective William Murdoch takes a new, more scientific approach to solving crimes. Assisted by coroner Dr. Julia Ogden and Constable George Crabtree, Murdoch introduces such concepts as finger m...

Starring Cast

Yannick Bisson • Thomas Craig • Jonny Harris

Where to watch

Hulu

Spectrum

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Yannick Bisson • Thomas Craig • Jonny Harris

Where to watch

Hulu

Spectrum

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

Murdoch Mysteries consistently champions scientific advancement and rational thought while frequently addressing and critiquing social injustices such as sexism, racism, and class inequality, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The series 'Murdoch Mysteries' features visible diversity in its supporting cast, reflecting the historical setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white main roles. Its narrative explores various social issues pertinent to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering subtle critiques of societal norms rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively or making modern DEI themes central to its storytelling.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Murdoch Mysteries consistently portrays LGBTQ+ characters with empathy and dignity, framing societal prejudice as the primary antagonist. While characters face historical challenges, the show's narrative affirms their worth and critiques the era's intolerance, resulting in a net positive and validating impact.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Murdoch Mysteries features original characters from the source novels and historical figures. The main characters maintain their established genders, and historical figures are generally portrayed with their documented genders, without instances of gender swapping.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Murdoch Mysteries is an original series featuring characters created for the show or its source novels, consistently portrayed as their established race. Historical figures depicted generally match their documented race. No instances of a character canonically, historically, or widely established as one race being portrayed as a different race have been identified.