Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries
Seen it?2019 | 2 seasons | 120 min | Mystery, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Spider-Noir or Dexter, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 24 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In swinging 60’s Melbourne, gorgeously reckless Peregrine Fisher inherits a windfall when the famous aunt she never knew goes missing over the highlands of New Guinea. Peregrine must prove herself brilliant enough to become a world class private detective in her own right.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12019 · 4 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday- Season 22021 · 8 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Deb Cox, Fiona Eagger
- Geraldine HakewillPeregrine Fisher
- Joel JacksonDetective James Steed
- Catherine McClementsBirdie Birnside
- Toby TrusloveSamuel Birnside
- Louisa MignoneVioletta Fellini
- Greg StoneChief Superintendent Percy Sparrow
- Katie RobertsonConstable Fleur Conner