Detective William Murdoch is a handsome young detective who uses radical forensic techniques to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders. Though his unconventional approach elicits ridicule from fellow officers and skepticism from his superiors, Murdoch is often the only one who can crack the case. Born and raised in a staunch Roman Catholic home in Eastern Canada, Murdoch was a dedicated autodidact who never stopped reading and learning. A great admirer of the inventor and physicist Nikola Tesla, a man said to be “the patron saint of modern electricity,” Murdoch developed an early interest in science and theology. He was also hooked on the novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, becoming a great admirer of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. When he arrived in Toronto and found that the police department was recruiting, he signed up immediately, inspired by visions of himself as a great detective solving difficult cases. He ended up spending four years pounding the pavement and rattling doorknobs as a constable. On the plus side, he developed street smarts to complement his growing intellectual skills. Using his self‐taught detective and forensic skills, he ended up solving a number of crimes and coming to the attention of his superiors. He was eventually raised to the level of detective.

Julia Ogden is a pathologist who works with the Toronto police force. She’s a forward‐thinking, modern woman who can be quite blunt and straightforward. She shares Murdoch’s fascination with forensic science and has become one of his staunchest allies. Though her family supports her ambitions, they can’t help but feel a little scandalized that she’s not married, lives alone, and spends her life cutting up dead people instead of raising children.

George Crabtree is a young constable who’s eager to be a detective like Murdoch, but lacks the formal education to do so. Murdoch admires his enthusiasm, openness to new ideas and loyalty, but is frustrated by Crabtree’s inability to grasp some of the more elusive scientific concepts. But all told, they make a good team.

Brackenreid is a gruff, no‐nonsense, by‐the‐book inspector who is completely lacking in imagination. He is prone to quick judgments based on stereotypes and first impressions. Though he would never disobey an order, he occasionally lets Murdoch do it if he thinks it might solve a case. While he is often embarrassed by Murdoch’s eccentric approach to policing, he’s come to realize it does get results. Not afraid to get his hands dirty, Brackenreid is known to use force--if necessary--to get results.

Detective William Murdoch is a handsome methodical detective who uses radical forensic techniques to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders. Though his unconventional approach elicits ridicule from fellow officers and skepticism from his superiors, Murdoch is often the only one who can crack the case.

In Season 12, Murdoch continues inventing and tinkering with a range of devices intended to make life at the turn-of-the-century a bit easier. He meets his idol, the inventor and physicist Nikola Tesla. When a government spy enlists him for an undercover operation to save a peace treaty, he’s delighted by the range of gadgets he encounters,. However, he becomes a bit unnerved by the amorous advances of a diplomatic attaché.

Dr. Julia Ogden is a forward‐thinking, modern woman who can be quite blunt and straightforward. She shares a fascination with forensic science with her husband Detective Murdoch, and has become one of his staunchest allies. In Season 12, she has a new focus for her passions. She’s studying to a surgeon, one of the first women to be doing so in the country. But a fiercely competitive colleague hampers her ambitions.

Constable George Crabtree is a young and eager constable in the Toronto police force. In Season 12, he is nursing a broken heart after his beloved Nina Bloom set out for Paris to work at the Moulin Rouge. His attention and affections are quickly alighted by nurse Florence Nightengale Graham (Kathryn Alexandre), but unfortunately it appears his taste in clever, ambitious women may be his romantic downfall.

Inspector Thomas Brackenreid is the gruff, no‐nonsense, by‐the‐book inspector who oversees the Toronto police force. In Season 12, Inspector Brackenreid’s world is turned upside down when he’s struck by personal and professional tragedy.

Detective William Murdoch is a handsome methodical detective who uses radical forensic techniques to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders. Though his unconventional approach elicits ridicule from fellow officers and skepticism from his superiors, Murdoch is often the only one who can crack the case.

In Season 13, Murdoch continues inventing and tinkering with a range of devices intended to make life at the turn-of-the-century a bit easier. Unfortunately, he is still rattled by suspicions about Violet Hart’s appointment to coroner. He doesn’t completely trust her abilities or motives.

Dr. Julia Ogden is a forward‐thinking, modern woman who can be quite blunt and straightforward. She shares a fascination with forensic science with her husband Detective Murdoch, and has become one of his staunchest allies. In Season 13, Dr. Ogden is happily settled into her role as a full-time surgeon at Toronto Mercy Hospital and is surprised by the attentions of her colleague Dr. Andrew Dixon.

George Crabtree is a young and eager constable in the Toronto police force. In Season 13, Crabtree’s creative streak continues with his new paramour, lawyer Effie Newsome, encouraging him to send his manuscript to publishers.

Brackenreid is the gruff, no‐nonsense, by‐the‐book inspector who oversees the Toronto police force. In Season 13, marriage tension is on the mind of Brackenreid after admitting last year to Margaret a long-ago infidelity.

Violet Hart was recently appointed coroner, and Detective Murdoch is suspicious of her abilities and motives.

In Season 13, Special Constable Robert Parker joins the police force. He’s a former Pinkerton who went from suspect in a union murder to helping solve the case.