Murdoch Mysteries - Acorn/RLJ Announces a DVD Set With the 2004-05 Pre-Series Movies

Before the hit television series MURDOCH MYSTERIES, the same characters appeared in these feature-length adaptations of Maureen Jennings's beloved novels. In gritty 1890s Toronto, Detective William Murdoch (Peter Outerbridge, Orphan Black) uses new forensic techniques to solve the murders of a young chambermaid, a colleague on the force, and a backstreet abortionist.

With the help of beguiling coroner Dr. Julia Odgen (Keeley Hawes, Ashes to Ashes, Line of Duty), Murdoch sifts through the evidence, looking for even the smallest clue. This isn't always easy for the principled and empathetic detective, especially when his superior, Inspector Brackenreid (Colm Meaney, Star Trek: The Next Generation), is constantly at his heels to close the case quickly. Along the way, Murdoch develops a bittersweet bond with Ettie (Flora Montgomery, Endeavour), a tempting-but-taboo prostitute who acts as a police informant.

Featuring guest stars William B. Davis (The X-Files) and Hélène Joy (Murdoch Mysteries TV series), these award-winning mysteries follow Murdoch on his quest to restore order and justice to his community and expose the dark side of the Victorian era. NOTE: Contains violence and nudity.
Acorn Media and their owners at RLJ Entertainment have announced the next North American DVD release in the franchise...and it's NOT the eighth season set just yet! Instead Acorn/RLJ is scheduling May 26th for Murdoch Mysteries - The Movies, a 3-DVD set collecting the three feature-length telefilms ("Except the Dying," "Poor Tom is Cold," and "Under the Dragon's Tail") that aired in Canada from 2004 to 2005. These have previously been released on DVD by BFS Entertainment more than 6 years ago, but that item has been discontinued...so Acorn/RLJ want to re-release them for fans who previously missed it! Cost will be $39.95 SRP, and English subtitles are included. Here's the package cover: