Tag Archives: CBC

100 Reasons To Not Kill Yourself #43.

Posted on 2019/04/16 by The Hook

As my legion of longtime readers can attest, I am a hardcore Murdochian. This declaration, of course, inspires two questions for some of you: Do I really have the nerve to claim I have a “legion” of followers? What in … Continue reading →

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On With The Murdochian Show… This Is It…

Posted on 2018/09/20 by The Hook

It’s hard to believe (though not if you’re a fan) but Murdoch Mysteries Season Twelve is almost upon us. To millions of us, Murdoch isn’t simply a televised period piece focusing on a detective who is decades ahead of his … Continue reading →

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The Accident May Be Murdoch Mysteries’ Finest Moment.

Posted on 2017/11/14 by The Hook

There is one thing above all else that separates anyone who is successful in their respective field from their competition… hunger. If you want something bad enough, if you crave it above all others, if you truly desire it, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Murdoch Mysteries Channels Huey Lewis. (Sort Of.)

Posted on 2017/11/07 by The Hook

Bear with me on this one; it’s going to take a minute but it’ll be worth it. (I hope.) Huey Lewis and the News, those crazy 80s rock icons, once recorded a song called Back In Time, from the Back … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Dan Trotta, Murdochian Scribe.

Posted on 2017/10/26 by The Hook

I sometimes envy people who have a hard center, people who are emotionally numb to the world’s horror; as a highly-emotional man the hardest thing about my life these days is living it. Ironically, I often find myself seeking out … Continue reading →

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Murdoch Mysteries Attempts To Unravel The Greatest Mystery Of Them All.

Posted on 2017/10/24 by The Hook

Never mind big spiders or erectile dysfunction, as a 47-year-old male my biggest fear is facing life’s greatest question: “When do I feel like I’m too damn old to contribute anything more to society?” You can exercise, eat right and … Continue reading →

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8 Footsteps… To Another Det. William Murdoch Mystery.

Posted on 2017/10/11 by The Hook

Although truthfully, the show has evolved beyond Detective William Murdoch’s point-of-view to include everyone in his inner circle. But what a circle it is… I realize many of you are still digesting turkey leftovers but bear with me, I promise … Continue reading →

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Murdoch Mysteries: Behind The Lens With Amanda Richer.

Posted on 2017/10/09 by The Hook

When I was in high school I couldn’t wait to get to get to history class every day, but it had nothing to do with academia. You see, Lydia Parker (“Luscious Lydia” to the guys) sat across from me and … Continue reading →

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Merlot Mysteries Went Down Smooth And Easy…

Posted on 2017/10/03 by The Hook

I can only imagine that writing a Murdoch Mysteries episode that revolves around murder most foul in the turn-of-the-century wine industry would involve hours and hours of detailed “research”. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it, right, … Continue reading →

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Up from Ashes: A Murdoch Mysteries Postscript.

Posted on 2017/09/26 by The Hook

The onset of a new season of any established show inevitably brings with it a million questions for hardcore fans, and this year’s Murdoch Mysteries opener is no exception, to say the least. Who lives? Who dies? Who tells their … Continue reading →

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