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"A Heavy Event" is the eleventh episode of the seventeenth season of Murdoch Mysteries and the two hundred seventy-fourth episode of the series (not including the three stand-alone holiday specials). It first aired on January 8, 2024.

Summary

Murdoch and Brackenreid face fierce competition when Chief Inspector Stewart enters them into the Scottish Highland Games. But their participation has to wait until they can apprehend the killer of a sword dancer stabbed with a ceremonial dagger.

Character Revelations

Continuity

  • Murdoch's Metal Detector returns...
  • The Pendrick headphones (ep.703) are used again...

Historical References

  • This episode takes place in Toronto 1911 – George V is King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
  • It's said the Highland Games originate from Ireland in 2000 BC and that they crossed the water to Scotland with the fourth and fifth century migrations of the Scotti into Dalriada (Argyll) and beyond. The Games are also noted for their unique sporting and athletic events many of which involve throwing and lifting. These include the shot put, tug-o-war, caber toss and hammer throw - collectively known as "heavy events", thus the name of this episode.
  • According to tradition, the old kings and clan chiefs used the Highland Games as a means to select their best men at arms, as the discipline required to perform the Highland dances allowed men to demonstrate their strength, stamina and agility. Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of Scottish culture better than the sight of Highland dancing being performed at some Highland gathering in some far flung corner of the world.

Trivia

  • The MM production team gives a special thanks to the Sim School of Highland Dance for their support with this episode, featuring highland dance numbers choreographed by Embro's very own Sherry Sim. Embro, Ontario is a small community located in the southwestern part of the province.

Cast

Main Cast

Yannick Bisson as Detective William Murdoch
Hélène Joy as Dr. Julia Ogden
Thomas Craig as Inspector Thomas Brackenreid
Jonny Harris as Constable George Crabtree

Recurring Cast

Lachlan Murdoch as Constable Henry Higgins-Newsome
Shanice Banton as Violet Hart
Arwen Humphreys as Margaret Brackenreid

Guest Cast

R.H. Thomson as Chief Inspector Francis Stewart
Fiona Highet as Morag Campbell
Chloe Rose as Iona MacDougall
Ian D. Clark as Douglas Cameron
Seamus Patterson as Alasdair Campbell
Dale Whibley as Ross Campbell
Scott Dion Brown as Clifford
Robert Clarke as Fingal MacDonald
Eric Welch as Enden Gunn
David Michael Moote as Malcolm Mac Donald
Brian Young as Father Aloysius

Non-Credited Cast

Gallery


Murdoch Mysteries Season 17
Do the Right Thing Part 1Do the Right Thing Part 2Murdoch and the Mona LisaBottom of the BarrelStation House of HorrorsDying to be EnlightenedCool MillionThe Cottage in the WoodsThe Christmas ListMrs. Crabtree's NeighborhoodA Heavy EventWheel of Bad FortuneTrain to NowhereThe Smell of AlarmMurdoch and the Treasure of LimaPreacher Jimmy WildeThe Fantastic Mr. FawkesSpirits in the NightA Most Surprising BondRhapsody in BloodEngaged to be MurderedWhy Is Everybody Singing?Smoke Gets In Your EyesFor the Greater Good
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