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"Dying to be Enlightened" is the sixth episode of the seventeenth season of Murdoch Mysteries and the two hundred sixty-ninth episode of the series (not including the three stand-alone holiday specials). It first aired on November 6, 2023.

Summary

When Julia Ogden visits a country health retreat with Effie, she's skeptical yet intrigued by its alternative practices and charismatic leader. But after one of the longtime guests suddenly dies, the relaxing getaway turns into a murder mystery.

Meanwhile, Thomas enlists William to locate the wife of a fellow Mason.

Character Revelations

  • Effie appears to be restless and not herself
  • Seeker names: Llewellyn is Harmony, Effie is Joy, Julia is Here.

Continuity

  • George is still away searching for his father.

Historical References

  • This episode takes place in Toronto – 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.
  • Yoga originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago as a philosophical and spiritual practice. It is essentially a discipline based on a subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy living.

Trivia

  • While searching for information in Serigalo's office, Llewellyn picks up what appears to be a peacock feather. This may be an allusion to the character Milo Strange and his pet peacock, Walt Whitman.

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

Daniel Maslany as Detective Llewellyn Watts
Clare McConnell as Effie Crabtree
Craig Brown as Eddie Crawford

Guest Cast

Jefferson Brown as Serigalo
Rong Fu as Setia
Kimwun Perehinec as Freedom
Berkley Silverman as Maid/Miss Franklin
Alex Karzis as Percy Delwyn
Jef Mallory as Peace
Xavier J de Guzman as Calm
Jonathan Collard as Nathaniel Ryther
Soo-Ram Kim as Stillness
Courtney Pavao as Oneness

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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