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Post by Lucy on Jan 28, 2013 18:03:35 GMT
When an anonymous madman threatens the citizens of Toronto with a deadly toxic gas, Murdoch must race against the clock to stop him.
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Post by petunia on Feb 9, 2013 7:22:22 GMT
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Post by CosmicCavalcade on Feb 12, 2013 14:43:04 GMT
I liked this episode but I wasn't in love with it like last weeks. Certainly it was much better than the Sherlock one though (that one is probably going to be my least fav for the season, deal with it). I liked Yannick's direction, with the quick scene shots in the beginning and his super fast flipping of the pages later on. Those were interesting little things to throw in there. I'd rate this ep below Buffalo Shuffle but a mile above Murdoch at the Opera (this is possibly my least fav ever!).
As for the case, once again I figured it out too easily but I guess I'm just on a roll recently. I had a good feeling that the dog had only been playing dead even from just the video and then when the body had been removed, I was pretty sure I was right about that. But all the other dead things did throw me for a loop for awhile so that was well done. And as soon as they mentioned the woman's prison I figured he was trying to get it evacuated in order to save someone. Didn't clue into it being Mary though. I don't mean to brag, I was just surprised at how right I was this ep!
Let's see what else. Some classic MM moments with the cantilevered bulge drawing. I'll never be able to look at the CN tower quite the same way again! The gas masks falling apart was funny but actually quite realistic. Even in WW1 I believe, they didn't have particularly effective masks that were prone to failure.
Loved all the scenes with the team either saying goodbye to their loved ones or sticking by them. Gotta say though, the child actors they have for Brax's kids are really annoying! They're only supposed to be at most 2 years apart and I thought Bobby was the older one. I could be wrong though.
Yeah so Gemily happened and I'm okay with that. I actually rooted for him to finally make his move. What is this sorcery writers? I think it's cuz I like George so much and want to see him happy so I'll make allowances for whatever character he's interested in.
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Post by shangas on Feb 13, 2013 7:01:01 GMT
I quite liked this episode. I agree, the whole thing with the Brackenreid Boys was a bit weird. I thought they were closer in ages.
The eventual solving of the case was cool, but I think, too 'convenient'. The "typewriter trick" has been used in countless fictional crimes, and in a number of real-life ones. Even Conan Doyle mentions it in the Sherlock Holmes canon.
I also liked the bit about the C.N. Tower. And the bit about the gas-masks. That was very interesting.
Overall, I think it was a good episode, and I would certainly watch it again.
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Post by barbarama on Feb 14, 2013 4:30:15 GMT
Nothing more to add really, I liked that episode, thought the plot was interesting (especially when they were talking about chemistry, the making of the gas; its dangerousity etc..). I had to chuckle at the CN tower reference too funny, as well as poor George demonstrating the efficiency of the mask. What was sweet for me was to see the hot air balloon again because it always bring back the memory of the finale episode of season 2, such a romantic moment. Nice episode overall and season 6 is slowly making me forget the dread that was almost half of season 5  |
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Post by randomkiwibirds on Feb 16, 2013 16:38:39 GMT
I enjoyed this episode. But I felt the plot a little simple. I din't like that I was able to guess who did it-I like being caught off guard and you know surprised about who did it. Bits of it felt a bit cliched (the not one but 42 canisters; the constables dropping the one)
The CN tower references were just perfect, and George's character was spot on. The bit about the Brakenreid boys bothered me a bit-
With George and the gas masks the only thing I felt was missing was the line "Are you my mummy?" But that might be the Whovian in me showing itself.
I really do hope after this episode George and Emily become "official", and they we get offical conformation that they are "walking out" together.
Jilliam took a back seat this episode which I thought was good. Giving George and Emily the front seat. But Williams gentle touch of Julia's hand and Julia's line of "We may not be husband and wife.." I thought were powerful enough.
Disappointed that we have to wait two weeks 'till the Ghost of Queens Park episode. I hope it is worth the wait.
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Post by hannikan on Feb 19, 2013 8:06:20 GMT
Oh man, I forgot that tonight's airing is a repeat!  I liked Cloud of Doom. I didn't figure out the criminal right away. At the end I put it together, but I often do. I am pretty sure we're to understand that George and Emily are together now. He already told Higgins that he had a "lady friend," so he couldn't risk his and her reputation by going to see the risque cabaret show. I can't stop being amused by the fact that the "chemical warfare perpetrator" was Davy Keith from Road to Avonlea!  I agree that the plotline had some very interesting elements. I liked the fast paced visuals going into the mayor's office. That of course made one tense that he was being called in about the "affair." It was good suspense. I'm accepting of George and Emily but they don't thrill me. I just don't think they've been developed all that well. I wonder if Dr. Prasard, the chemist, will be back in a future episode. I was surprised Meyers wasn't in this one given how quickly he thinks things like this are an issue of national security. Even for him to call would have been better than no mention (if the actor was unavailable to appear). I know he was just in Murdoch Air but still. |
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Post by CosmicCavalcade on Feb 19, 2013 17:06:19 GMT
Oh you know, it never once crossed my mind that he might be called in due to his supposed affair! I do hope there is some mention of their night in the hotel/the consequences or it will be very strange.
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Post by barbarama on Feb 19, 2013 19:59:23 GMT
Indeed more tension in the mystery plots, as well as drama in the romance department for W/J will be really exciting to see (I'm like you Hannikan regarding George & Emily I accept it but they don't give me any frills). Can you believe that next Monday we'll be already at half season. It's going way too fast also because I'm enjoying it so much :)b
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Post by carco on Sept 1, 2014 20:56:05 GMT
It's interesting how different viewers can watch an episode and have a completely different "takeaway". On Aug 26 on the MMFacebook site, a U.S. viewer commented that she was done with Murdoch Mysteries due to all the little "gotchas" and "political posturing". When pressed for details, it seems that it was this episode that was her "last straw". It's her opinion that the show often slips into political commentary that "disses" the U.S. and often the UK.
What set the viewer off was this conversation...
Prasad: Gases tend to be most effective in enclosed spaces…so effective that last year at The Hague Convention a declaration was put forth banning asphyxiating gases from warfare.
Murdoch: Which was rendered all but useless when the United States and Great Britain refused to sign it.
Prasad: But this gas is outdoors.
Murdoch: Which speaks to its potency.
Prasad: If this moving picture is real, this man has created a whole new compound with a capacity for destruction the likes of which we have never seen.
It's the truth. The US did not sign it. It happened, it's history, it is what it is. I gather this person felt the comments were political and not historical and did not need to be part of the script.
Other posters tried to calm the waters but she was not in the mood apparently. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it.
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Post by snacky on Sept 1, 2014 21:37:53 GMT
It's interesting how different viewers can watch an episode and have a completely different "takeaway". On Aug 26 on the MMFacebook site, a U.S. viewer commented that she was done with Murdoch Mysteries due to all the little "gotchas" and "political posturing". When pressed for details, it seems that it was this episode that was her "last straw". It's her opinion that the show often slips into political commentary that "disses" the U.S. and often the UK. It's the truth. The US did not sign it. It happened, it's history, it is what it is. I gather this person felt the comments were political and not historical and did not need to be part of the script. Other posters tried to calm the waters but she was not in the mood apparently. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it. LOL! One of the things I APPRECIATE about MM is how it gives a perspective on the US from outside the US. If the remark is critical, then perhaps it gives us cause in the US to take another look at what we're doing. All I can say is that particular American is a silly fool who doesn't realize that American Exceptionalism can easily become The Emperor Has No Clothes when you are unwilling to take into account how others see you. |
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Post by lea on Aug 30, 2015 20:34:35 GMT
Still getting caught up with my episodes!
1. Episodes that don't have a murder are always fun!
2. Whenever they casually mention something that doesn't have to do with the mystery you can usually bet that has to do with who did it. There would be no point in bringing up that woman was to be hanged otherwise
3. I would have loved if they had brought up their night at the hotel in this episode! It seems as though it never happened.
4. William seemed so bummed that Julia trumped him in door sealing
5. They were definitely setting William up with what he would have to go through later in the season when Russell asked him what he'd do in that position.
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Post by snacky on Aug 31, 2015 7:58:13 GMT
5. They were definitely setting William up with what he would have to go through later in the season when Russell asked him what he'd do in that position. I love to see hints of long term planning in MM...  |
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Post by Oigirl on Sept 3, 2015 8:13:56 GMT
This was one of the episodes directed by Yannick, and there's a youtube video about it. I'm sometimes puzzled by the choices made with camera positions and there is one scene in particular, the scene where George kisses Emily. The camera is so close to them, that I think Jonny actually breaks the fourth wall and looks directly into the camera as he walks away from her. It's as if he didn't have enough room to easily pass by the camera and out of frame. In the video it seems even more apparent to me. Not really sure what they were going for, but I've had similar thoughts about the camera in other episodes.
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Post by snacky on Sept 3, 2015 21:18:25 GMT
Jonny actually breaks the fourth wall...I've had similar thoughts about the camera in other episodes. MM does a lot of interesting "stylized" things. It's one of the main things that sets MM apart from historical shows set in the same period. I've been fascinated with this as a reason I find MM especially appealing. Last year I wrote a little manifesto on MM style in response to a review that erroneously called it a "tea and crumpets" cozy. I think aspects of MM qualify as Surrealism. I dubbed the style "Noir Charmante", but I'm waiting for some Media Studies articles on cult TV to do a more professional analysis. MM gets surprisingly little academic attention even though its symbolic/style qualities should invite that kind of consideration. It seems like that entire generation wore themselves out analyzing Buffy. |
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I liked Cloud of Doom. I didn't figure out the criminal right away. At the end I put it together, but I often do. I am pretty sure we're to understand that George and Emily are together now. He already told Higgins that he had a "lady friend," so he couldn't risk his and her reputation by going to see the risque cabaret show. I can't stop being amused by the fact that the "chemical warfare perpetrator" was Davy Keith from Road to Avonlea! 
I agree that the plotline had some very interesting elements. I liked the fast paced visuals going into the mayor's office. That of course made one tense that he was being called in about the "affair." It was good suspense. I'm accepting of George and Emily but they don't thrill me. I just don't think they've been developed all that well. I wonder if Dr. Prasard, the chemist, will be back in a future episode. I was surprised Meyers wasn't in this one given how quickly he thinks things like this are an issue of national security. Even for him to call would have been better than no mention (if the actor was unavailable to appear). I know he was just in Murdoch Air but still. 
Jan 30, 2013 21:44:55 GMT