Murdoch Mysteries season 17: Release date, cast and latest news
What's next for Detective Murdoch?
The 17th season of long-running Canadian drama series Murdoch Mysteries is about to start airing in the UK, following on from the show's whopping 263 episodes and three specials so far.
The new season started airing in Canada in 2023, but it will soon be coming to Alibi, meaning viewers in the UK can finally catch up with Detective William Murdoch's latest cases.
Of course, Yannick Bisson returns to star in the new season, as do Hélène Joy, Thomas Craig and Jonny Harris. But when will the new episodes air, and who else is in the cast for this season?
Read on for everything you need to know about the UK release date for Murdoch Mysteries season 17.
Murdoch Mysteries season 17 release date: When will it air?
While the Canadian viewership has been tuning in to the show's new episodes on CBC since autumn 2023, season 17 is only just arriving on Alibi and streaming service NOW for those in the UK.
The first episode of the season, titled Do the Right Thing, Part One, will air on Thursday 18th January at 9pm on Alibi and streaming service NOW.
The synopsis for the new season is as follows: "After the exciting cliffhanger of the last series, Murdoch Mysteries returns with Series 17 and it promises to be the acclaimed series’ most exciting outing yet.
"Detective Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) will use his signature methods – fingermarks, state-of-the-art forensic science, and myriad ingenious inventions – to solve Toronto’s most twisted and mysterious murders.
"Murdoch and the Station House #4 ensemble will contend with real historical events and social issues of the early 1900s, as they work to solve intriguing and entertaining crimes."
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Murdoch Mysteries season 17 cast: Who is returning?
The central cast of Murdoch Mysteries is once again let by Yannick Bisson as the titular detective, William Murdoch, while Hélène Joy returns as Dr Julia Ogden and Thomas Craig is back as Inspector Brackenreid.
The full list of main returning cast members for season 17 is as follows:
- Yannick Bisson as Detective William Murdoch
- Hélène Joy as Dr Julia Ogden
- Thomas Craig as Inspector Brackenreid
- Jonny Harris as Constable George Crabtree
- Lachlan Murdoch as Constable Henry Higgins
- Shanice Banton as Violet Hart
- Daniel Maslany as Detective Llewellyn Watts
- Arwen Humphreys as Margaret Brackenreid
Fans can also expect some other familiar faces to return, and can expect plenty of guest stars to pop up throughout the season.
Murdoch Mysteries airs on Alibi and NOW in the UK – sign up for Sky TV here. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor for Radio Times, covering TV drama and comedy titles. She previously worked at Digital Spy as a TV writer, and as a content writer at Mumsnet. She possesses a postgraduate diploma and a degree in English Studies.
