Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

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  • TV-PG
  • 2012
  • 3 Seasons
  • 8.2  (16,844)

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is an Australian television drama series that aired on ABC from 2012 to 2015. The show is based on the novels of the same name by Kerry Greenwood. The series is set in the late 1920s in Melbourne, Australia, and follows the adventures of Phryne Fisher (played by Essie Davis), a glamorous and daring private detective. Phryne is a strong and intelligent woman who is unafraid to take risks and use her wit and charm to solve crimes. She is also a feminist who believes in standing up for women's rights and fighting against injustice. The show often deals with issues such as class division, women's rights, and corruption. Phryne's investigations often put her in danger, but she always manages to come out on top. Phryne is accompanied on her adventures by a colorful cast of characters, including her loyal confidante and maid Dot (played by Ashleigh Cummings), her dashing lover DI Jack Robinson (played by Nathan Page), and her ally and sometimes nemesis, Constable Hugh Collins (played by Hugo Johnstone-Burt). Each episode of the series features a standalone murder mystery, which Phryne must solve using her keen intelligence and expertise as a detective. The episodes are filled with suspense, humor, and romance, and the show has been praised for its clever writing, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances by the cast. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries was a critical and commercial success, winning several awards and becoming a fan favorite. The show has been praised for its strong female lead character and its portrayal of 1920s Melbourne. It has also been credited with inspiring a new generation of fans to take an interest in the genre of murder mysteries. The series has been released on DVD and is available for streaming on various platforms. It has also spawned a spin-off film, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, which was released in 2020. Overall, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is a captivating and entertaining show that is a must-watch for fans of murder mysteries, historical dramas, and strong female characters. With its engaging plot, stunning visuals, and all-star cast, the show is a true gem of Australian television.

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Death Do Us Part
8. Death Do Us Part
June 26, 2015
A prize-winning scientist is murdered on the grounds of the Royal Observatory-and a killer who has traveled halfway around the world catches up with a member of the Fisher family. Phryne must save a life and help restore an old marriage, even as she celebrates a new one.
Game, Set & Murder
7. Game, Set & Murder
June 19, 2015
At a female tennis tournament hosted by Phryne, one of the competitors dies from a spider bite before she even steps onto the court. When it emerges that the spider had been deliberately placed in the woman's empty tennis shoe, it becomes clear that someone has not just a determination to win, but a willingness to kill.
Death at the Grand
6. Death at the Grand
June 12, 2015
A concierge is stabbed and pushed to his death from the rooftop of the Grand Hotel, an establishment that was once a part of Melbourne high society but has now fallen on hard times. Jack calls Phryne in on the case, which looks like a robbery gone wrong until a strange connection to the Fisher household emerges.
Death and Hysteria
5. Death and Hysteria
June 5, 2015
One of the patients in a controversial sanatorium for women is electrocuted in her room. Though it could have been a tragic accident, Phryne has other ideas. What kind of appliance was the woman plugging into the electrical outlet-and where is the appliance now?
Blood and Money
4. Blood and Money
May 29, 2015
When street urchins from a local gang begin to disappear from a poor neighborhood of Melbourne, suspicion falls on a hospital employee who has been using them in his petty crime operation. Cuts on two dead boys suggest they were involved in knife fights, until Phryne and Jack realize there was a darker purpose to the killings.
Murder and the Mozzarella
3. Murder and the Mozzarella
May 22, 2015
The strangling of an old lady in her restaurant's kitchen signals the latest flare-up in a feud against a rival Italian eatery. But with organized-crime involvement and grudges stretching back to the old country, this is no ordinary food fight.
Murder and the Maiden
2. Murder and the Maiden
May 15, 2015
The body of an unidentified woman is found outside the perimeter of a Royal Australian Air Force base, and an airman is missing. Is there a connection? Phryne finds one when she traces the dead woman to a group of Russian leftists and a deadly conflict between the airmen and the base's unionized workers.
Death Defying Feats
1. Death Defying Feats
May 8, 2015
A sabotaged guillotine leaves a magician's assistant dead onstage and the magician confessing to murder-not of his assistant, but of his wife 10 years earlier. Phryne enters a world of deception and illusion and decides that to solve the crime, she needs to get in on the act.
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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is an Australian television drama series that aired on ABC from 2012 to 2015. The show is based on the novels of the same name by Kerry Greenwood. The series is set in the late 1920s in Melbourne, Australia, and follows the adventures of Phryne Fisher (played by Essie Davis), a glamorous and daring private detective. Phryne is a strong and intelligent woman who is unafraid to take risks and use her wit and charm to solve crimes. She is also a feminist who believes in standing up for women's rights and fighting against injustice.

The show often deals with issues such as class division, women's rights, and corruption. Phryne's investigations often put her in danger, but she always manages to come out on top.

Phryne is accompanied on her adventures by a colorful cast of characters, including her loyal confidante and maid Dot (played by Ashleigh Cummings), her dashing lover DI Jack Robinson (played by Nathan Page), and her ally and sometimes nemesis, Constable Hugh Collins (played by Hugo Johnstone-Burt).

Each episode of the series features a standalone murder mystery, which Phryne must solve using her keen intelligence and expertise as a detective. The episodes are filled with suspense, humor, and romance, and the show has been praised for its clever writing, stunning visuals, and outstanding performances by the cast.

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries was a critical and commercial success, winning several awards and becoming a fan favorite. The show has been praised for its strong female lead character and its portrayal of 1920s Melbourne. It has also been credited with inspiring a new generation of fans to take an interest in the genre of murder mysteries.

The series has been released on DVD and is available for streaming on various platforms. It has also spawned a spin-off film, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, which was released in 2020.

Overall, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is a captivating and entertaining show that is a must-watch for fans of murder mysteries, historical dramas, and strong female characters. With its engaging plot, stunning visuals, and all-star cast, the show is a true gem of Australian television.

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (34 episodes). The series first aired on February 24, 2012.

Where to Watch Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    February 24, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (16,844)