Detective Murdoch(the handsome one in the photo above) is a
conservative Catholic. The beautiful coroner(the beautiful one with blood running down her arm) with whom he works is a
liberated woman. The cases on which they work often involve
controversial social issues to which he approaches—initially, at
least—as a dogmatic “Christian,” and she approaches with an
open mind.
Ideological content aside, Murdoch Mysteries, is an entertaining, steam-punk-style police procedural drama that keeps viewers coming back, at least those viewers who enjoy period pseudo-science and semi-British drama.
Worldview Analysis
The program serves as an apologetic for liberal views, but refreshingly, portrays
the religious guy as a highly intelligent, reasonable sort. But as a
reasonable man, he regularly reexamines his religious convictions in
light of new “evidence” to the contrary.
The
program assigns to Catholicism the role of religion’s archetype,
the “spanking boy” for the humanist worldview. Admittedly,
Murdoch Mysteries
handles the gutting of religion gently, which, I suppose, is a
relatively good thing. Such a gentle assault, however, makes
enlightenment’s poison far easier for the audience to swallow.
Problem is,
enlightenment seems so … enlightened … with precious little
logical examination of the process.
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