Imagine your dream detective drama? Does it have a brilliantly gusty detective in it? A glamorous 1920s setting? Murders in unlikely settings? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, we’ve found just the series for you - and it goes by the name of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. The Agatha Christie-esque drama takes us back to the roaring 1920s where, despite the glamorous setting, there’s murder and mayhem aplenty.
But there's one woman’s who’s going to solve it all and her name is Phryne Fisher, the unflappable detective who’s so glam (and wealthy, we should add) that she even has a pearl-handled pistol. If you’ve never seen the series, you’ll be pleased to know there are three instalments of the 10/10 drama to start making your way through on U – which means Miss Fisher has her work cut out.
Before you get going, here’s everything you need to know about Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, including the plot, cast and how to watch it.
What is Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries about?
Based on Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher Murder Mystery novels, the Australian series is set in 1920s Melbourne and revolves around the titular Phyrne Fisher (Essie Davis). Phryne is a glamorous detective who stands out from the crowd (well, some might say so), and over the course of three series, we see her solve all manner of crimes (see also: murders) that take place in jazz clubs, bordellos, and opium dens - often with the help of Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page).
The series is undeniably Agatha Christie-like and Phryne Fisher is a detective Christie would no doubt approve of. She’s smart, funny, unapologetic and she doesn’t take no for an answer. She’s also haunted by a childhood trauma; her younger sister, Janey, was kidnapped and murdered when they were watching a circus together as children, and the crime still haunts Phryne, who believes she should have done more to protect her sibling.
Who’s in the cast of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries?
The cast of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries includes:
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- Essie Davis (Alien: Earth) as Phryne Fisher
- Nathan Page (Escape from Pretoria)
- Ashleigh Cummings (Long Bright River) as Dorothy 'Dot' Williams
- Hugo Johnstone-Burt (Goddess) as Constable Hugh Collins
- Richard Bligh (Preacher) as Mr. Tobias Butler
- Travis McMahon (Swerve) as Bert Johnson
- Anthony Sharpe (Rotten) as Cecil 'Cec' Yates
- Tammy MacIntosh (Wenworth) as Dr. Elizabeth 'Mac' Macmillan
- Miriam Margolyes (James and the Giant Peach) as Prudence Elizabeth Stanley
- Ruby Rees-Wemyss (The Hunt) as Jane Ross
- Nicholas Bell (The Surgeon) as Murdoch Foyle
- Pip Miller (Safe Harbour) as The Baron of Richmond, Henry George Fisher
Is there a trailer for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries?
Yes, you can watch the trailer for Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries below.
Is Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries any good?
Yes! If you’re looking for your next detective drama binge, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is a great choice and scores an easy 10/10 with us. Phryne Fisher is the perfect example of a character who really makes a show worth watching: funny, no-nonsense and brilliantly kick-ass. We also love the fact she has a butler named Mr Butler. The series is also fast moving – in a good way – as each episode focuses on a new murder, so there’s absolutely no time for boredom.
How can I watch Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries?
You can watch all three series of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries on U now.
What other detective dramas can I watch now?
If you’re an Eve Myles fan, you’ll enjoy ITV’s new series Gone. Eve plays gutsy Detective Annie Cassidy who's investigating the mysterious disappearance of Bristol woman, Sarah. And her main suspect? Sarah’s husband, Headmaster Michael Polly (Sherwood's David Morrissey). You can watch Gone now on ITVX. For a slightly more comforting watch, we’d recommend Queens of Mystery. The series is set in the quaint English village of Wildemarsh and follows Detective Sergeant Matilda Stone and her three crime-writing aunts who don’t just write about crime, they also help their niece solve it. For more great detective dramas that you can watch now, check out our pick of the best here.
