Ep 2. Tour de Murdoch

Detective William Murdoch, portrayed by Yannick Bisson, returns in season 7 of Murdoch Mysteries with yet another case to solve in "Tour de Murdoch", the second episode of the season. The show follows the detective and his team as they investigate various crimes in Toronto during the late 1800s.

In this particular episode, the viewers are introduced to the world of cycling - a sport that has recently gained popularity in Toronto. The annual "Tour de Toronto" cycling race is scheduled to take place in a few days, and William Murdoch, who is an avid cyclist himself, is thrilled to be a part of it. However, things take a dark turn when one of the race's contestants is found dead, and the team must put their cycling ambitions aside to solve the murder case.

The victim, a renowned cyclist named Jimmy Albright, was poisoned before the race, and his death was initially thought to be an accident. However, as Murdoch and his team delve deeper into the case, they uncover various clues that suggest otherwise. Albright was a well-liked cyclist, and his death comes as a shock to everyone in the cycling community.

Murdoch and his partner, Inspector Brackenreid, played by Thomas Craig, quickly begin interrogating the other contestants in the race and any other potential witnesses to try and piece together what happened on the day of the race. They discover that Albright had many secrets, and his death could have been a result of some hidden motive.

As Murdoch and his team continue to investigate, they realize that the other contenders in the race all have their own motives and secrets that they are hiding. There is the young up-and-coming cyclist, who is trying to make a name for himself, and the wealthy industrialist, who sees the race as a way of showing off his latest invention, a new type of bicycle. There is the disgruntled former champion, who is still bitter about losing his title and the female racer, who harbors her own secrets.

The episode keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats as Murdoch and his team try to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. With several unexpected twists and turns, the team has a challenging time piecing together the clues and figuring out who the real culprit is amidst the various twists and turns.

The episode has several memorable scenes; one in particular, where Murdoch has to flee from the suspect to the nearby port is especially tense, with a heart-stopping chase scene that will leave viewers breathless. Throughout the rest of the episode, the show continues to explore the characters' motivations, building up to a climactic reveal about the killer behind Albright's murder.

Overall, "Tour de Murdoch" is a thrilling episode of Murdoch Mysteries that provides a unique glimpse into the world of cycling. The episode is well-paced, building suspense throughout, and has a satisfying ending that will leave viewers satisfied with the outcome of the investigation. This is a must-watch for fans of the show, as well as for anyone interested in murder mysteries set in the Victorian era.