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"The Smell of Alarm” is the fourteenth episode of the seventeenth season of Murdoch Mysteries and the two hundred seventy-seventh episode of the series (not including the three stand-alone holiday specials). It first aired on January 29, 2024.
Summary
The team investigate a badly burned body found inside the charred remains of a shed at the University of Toronto agricultural campus. The corpse is thought to be a science professor, and a burn pattern on the floor suggests the fire was no accident.
Character Revelations
Continuity
- Murdoch uses his trusty bicycle and his own physical power once 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Historical References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.
Trivia
Error
- Timeline error as the previous episode is set in October while this episode is still in September.
- It has been noted that since Season 15 (and the season expansion to 24 episodes from 18 per season), the Murdoch world timeline has been less defined and dependable; CBC airing episodes out of their intended order as they were written and produced continues to make the timeline less accurate.
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
Shanice Banton as Violet Hart
Lachlan Murdoch as Constable Henry Higgins-Newsome
Kenzie Delo as Constable Tucker
Guest Cast
Dan Chameroy as Anthony Winghed-Sheen
Jacob Neayem as Leonard Beezbruch
Christina Orjalo as Cornelia Sweet
Niamh Wilson as Clara Kent
Christopher Sawchyn as Demetre LaFlamme
Non-Credited Cast
Gallery
