This series purports to be set in "Victorian Era" (1837-1901) Toronto, Ontario. From the technology used (telephone, AC electricity from Niagara Falls which came circa 1870-80) it appears that this is set in the late 1800s. However, the "modern" writers cannot keep themselves from injecting present political issues (from a liberal viewpoint) and making the characters opine present-day politically correct views. A prime example is the episode where Mr. Murdoch wants to abandon his faith (Catholicism) because God condemns homosexuality, wherein also the female coroner defends homosexual behavior with dubious "scientific" data often cited today, but certainly not a part of the scientific ethos of that day, and claims that God "made them that way and put those desires in their hearts, hence how can God judge them," another modern contrivance.
The writers seem to try hard to include sexual content both by allusion and by graphic violent scenes, regularly including sexual crimes with full detailed descriptions as part of the story. This is entirely unnecessary. Mysteries can be captivating WITHOUT these crude sensual additions. The show has a dark tone throughout, with very little if any uplifting content.
I am always in search of "family-friendly" shows, ones that would edify (or at least not mortify) my whole family. I do not see the need for the "adult" and "child" dichotomy in programming. Frankly, if it is not good for a child, it isn't good for an adult.
So for this show, which could be family-friendly very easily by the removal of the above-stated accessories, I must give it 4 stars. Another modern obliteration (or rewrite) of history to suit the progressive-liberal agenda of many screen writers of today.
The writers seem to try hard to include sexual content both by allusion and by graphic violent scenes, regularly including sexual crimes with full detailed descriptions as part of the story. This is entirely unnecessary. Mysteries can be captivating WITHOUT these crude sensual additions. The show has a dark tone throughout, with very little if any uplifting content.
I am always in search of "family-friendly" shows, ones that would edify (or at least not mortify) my whole family. I do not see the need for the "adult" and "child" dichotomy in programming. Frankly, if it is not good for a child, it isn't good for an adult.
So for this show, which could be family-friendly very easily by the removal of the above-stated accessories, I must give it 4 stars. Another modern obliteration (or rewrite) of history to suit the progressive-liberal agenda of many screen writers of today.