Tag Archives: MMX

There’s Going To Be Hell To Pay On The CBC Tonight, Kids…

Posted on 2017/03/20 by The Hook

On the eve of the broadcast of Hell to Pay, the Murdoch Mysteries season ten finale, it has occurred to me that this show has more in common with the British sci-fi smash, Doctor Who than the steampunk theme. I … Continue reading →

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Master Lovecraft Torn Asunder And Reviewed.

Posted on 2017/02/28 by The Hook

This week’s utterly-chilling MM ep, Master Lovecraft, was exceptional for more than the usual reasons, so let’s get right to it, shall we? ONE)  Mrs. B is back – with a vengeance!  I’ll say it again: Arwen Humphreys is a … Continue reading →

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The Hook On: Murdoch Mysteries Season Ten.

Posted on 2017/02/27 by The Hook

I asked, you answered. There are only a few episodes of Murdoch Mysteries left in MMX and I think it’s time look back, at least briefly. So today I’d like to examine the gift that has been MM season ten … Continue reading →

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This Murdoch Mystery Was “Missing” Nothing…

Posted on 2017/01/24 by The Hook

“The Missing”, this week’s latest installment of MMX, (otherwise known as Murdoch Mysteries, Season Ten) was what sports enthusiasts would refer to as a “hone run”. Yes, I’m a ginormous nerd, thank you ever so much for noticing. “I promise, … Continue reading →

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Woof! A Murdog Mystery Review.

Posted on 2017/01/17 by The Hook

I know what you’re thinking, but when the episode title goes to the dogs (along with the entire ep) I can’t be held accountable for my wordsmithy actions. So there. As for this latest season ten (MMX, baby!) installment of … Continue reading →

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The Devil Inside Murdoch’s Garden Party.

Posted on 2017/01/10 by The Hook

I have a confession: In spite of my age, I’m a huge fan of the late singer Ricky Nelson. His song, Garden Party, has always been a source of great inspiration and after watching The Devil Inside, this week’s episode … Continue reading →

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A Weekend at Murdoch’s Extended.

Posted on 2016/11/29 by The Hook

I have to say, I was apprehensive when I heard this episode of Murdoch Mysteries was going to feature Roger Newsome’s return as a corpse William and Julia are tasked with hiding during a two-day gathering of 1904 Toronto’s most … Continue reading →

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Painted Ladies… “Repainted?” Another Murdoch Mysteries Review.

Posted on 2016/11/22 by The Hook

What can I say about an episode of Murdoch Mysteries that begins with a brilliant score, a deadpan joke from Det. Murdoch and most importantly, a dead guy who hoped to get lucky on a floating swan but instead got … Continue reading →

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“Bend It Like Brackenreid” Was Anything But Twisted.

Posted on 2016/11/15 by The Hook

Yes, I paint with words, thank you ever so much for noticing. Let’s get right into this week’s Murdoch Mysteries recap, shall we? (This is one of those rare occasions where foreplay is unnecessary.) ONE)  The title.  Once again, #MMX … Continue reading →

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5×5 With The Hook: Simon McNabb

Posted on 2016/11/09 by The Hook

Writers are a cowardly and superstitious lot. Wait, that’s criminals… What are writers again? Besides perpetually broke? Now I remember. Writers are the special breed of dreamers who reach into the ether we mere mortals cannot access, and they pluck … Continue reading →

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