Murdoch Mysteries

A detective is pursuing a murderer who collects macabre trophies, determined to bring the killer to justice. However, the tables turn dramatically when the detective finds himself the latest victim in the killer’s twisted collection, forcing him to confront the very horror he was hunting.

The Artful Detective is a television programme presented as a single episode. It sits squarely in the crime‑drama genre and features Yannick Bisson in the lead role. Each scene is crafted to draw the audience into the investigative world, with the lead’s performance anchoring the storyline. In this instalment the detective is on the trail of a murderer who habitually gathers grisly trophies from his victims. The killer’s obsession with these grim keepsakes adds a chilling layer to the chase, making every clue feel like a morbid souvenir. As the investigation deepens, the hunter unexpectedly finds himself cast as the next piece in the murderer’s collection, turning the usual cat‑and‑mouse dynamic on its head. The episode therefore combines the tension of a traditional chase with a sudden role reversal, keeping the focus firmly on the crime‑solving aspect. Throughout, the story maintains its crime‑drama tone, with Yannick Bisson’s character confronting the unsettling reality of being the killer’s newest target. By placing the investigator in the killer’s crosshairs, it’s the episode that underscores how quickly the balance of power can shift, leaving the protagonist scrambling for survival.