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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

A female sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 1920s, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger-sharp wit.

13 Votes (8.2)

2012 HD 53min Australia English Ended
Crime Drama
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Credits:

Deb Cox

director

Essie Davis

Phryne Fisher

Ashleigh Cummings

Dorothy 'Dot' Williams

Hugo Johnstone-Burt

Hugh Collins

Nathan Page

Detective John 'Jack' Robinson

S1E1 - Cocaine Blues 2012-02-24

The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher disembarks the Orient at Victoria Dock, returning to Melbourne after years abroad. Almost as soon as she checks into the Windsor Hotel, Phryne is embroiled in mystery: poisoned husbands, cocaine smuggling rings and illegal abortionists – not to mention erotic encounters with the handsome Russian dancer, Sasha de Lisse. Her adventure reaches its steamy end in the Turkish Bath Palace off Little Lonsdale Street.

S1E2 - Murder on the Ballarat Train 2012-03-02

The glamorous Phryne Fisher, accompanied by her maid Dot, decides to travel to the country by train to collect her new Hispano-Suiza motor car. The charm of rail travel soon evaporates though, when Phryne unexpectedly has to use her trusty pearl-handled pistol to save a young woman’s life and solve the disappearance of her fellow passenger’s mother. Her train trip derailed by a gruesome murder, Phryne speeds home in her Hispano-Suiza to her new abode in St Kilda where she works through the clues until she discovers her unassuming murderer.

S1E3 - The Green Mill Murder 2012-03-09

Phryne, gorgeous in her sparkling evening gown, had thought she would dance the night away at the hottest dancehall in town, the Green Mill. That was before death spoiled the evening. In jazz-mad 1920s Melbourne, Phryne finds there are hidden perils lurking in the smoky shadows – like a mystery man from her past – and it takes all her ingenuity, and her rusty flying skills, to unravel the trail of blackmail and murder.

S1E4 - Death at Victoria Docks 2012-03-16

A young man with a blue tattoo lies cradled in Phrynes arms. Sadly, its not another scene of glorious seduction. This time its murder. Outraged by this brutal slaughter, Phryne promises to find out who is responsible. But Phryne doesnt yet know how deeply into the mire shell have to go – bank robbery, anarchists and the kidnap of her beloved maid Dot. Her investigations lead her into the arms of the delicious yet dangerous anarchist, Peter the Painter.

S1E5 - Raisins and Almonds 2012-03-23

When a young man is found dead in a bookshop at the Eastern Market, Phryne Fisher is plunged into the diverse worlds of Jewish politics, alchemy, and poison. She works her way through the mystery with help from the old faithfuls – Bert, Cec, Dot, Dr Mac and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson. Ultimately, though, it’s her stealth and wit that solve the crime – and all for the price of a song...

S1E6 - Ruddy Gore 2012-03-30

At a gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivans Ruddigore, Phryne Fisher meets the gorgeous Lin Chung who has rescued the theatre’s leading man from some thugs in a dark alley in Chinatown. The evening continues on unexpectedly with a bizarre death onstage. What links can Phryne find between the Chinese community of Little Bourke St, the illicit opium trade and the actors treading the boards of His Majesty’s Theatre? Phryne must solve an old murder, find a new murderer, and banish the theatres ghost who seems likely to kill again.

S1E7 - Murder in Montparnasse 2012-04-06

As a young woman in Paris after the war, Phryne posed for the famous artist Pierre Sarcelle. Now, 10 years later, Sarcelle’s widow arrives in Melbourne asking for her late husband’s paintings. When she suddenly disappears, Phryne discovers the connection between Mme Sarcelle and the death of an Australian war veteran who witnessed the ‘accidental’ death of Sarcelle at Montparnasse train station. As Phryne delves into this investigation, she remembers her own days in Paris and her first love. The two worlds collide as Phryne tracks down the murderer – but Jack is the man who gives her the courage to confront her past.

S1E8 - Away with the Fairies 2012-04-13

Phryne investigates the puzzling death of a magazine columnist and author of fairy stories. To get to the truth, she must unearth the deceptions and rampant rivalries of the magazine’s thoroughly modern working women – and dig into the past of their token male employee. Meanwhile, Phryne rekindles her affair with the sensuous Lin Chung – whose arranged marriage has stalled in a mire of family politics and intrigue.

S1E9 - Queen of the Flowers 2012-04-20

The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher has been chosen to refine a group of delinquent flower maidens for the annual flower parade. When the body of one of her charges washes up on the beach, though, she begins to question the worth of table manners and dancing lessons. In the midst of her investigation, Jane’s mother unexpectedly resurfaces and Phryne has to face her fears about losing her ward.

S1E10 - Death by Miss Adventure 2012-04-27

Phryne investigates the death of a young female worker in a factory ‘accident’ and soon learns that the woman’s death might not be the misadventure the police think it is. Faced with a wall of secrecy and lies, Phryne sends her trusty maid, Dot, undercover into the factory to investigate. When a second suspicious death occurs, Phryne fights desperately to save one of her closest friends from the gallows.

S1E11 - Blood and Circuses 2012-05-04

The carnival is in town. Innocent fun turns to horror when one of the sideshow acts is murdered. Phryne poses as the magician’s assistant, Fern, to investigate. The heady atmosphere of the carnival takes Phryne on a bittersweet trip down memory lane – to the days when she and her sister, Janey, would sneak into the big top, until one night Janey disappeared. Her pain is reignited when she discovers that Murdoch Foyle – the man accused of murdering her sister – was the mastermind behind an elaborate prison escape plan. Any chance of discovering the truth about her sister’s fate is dashed though, when she learns that Foyle has died and been cremated.

S1E12 - Murder in the Dark 2012-05-11

Phryne’s cousins and Aunt Prudence’s entire household come under suspicion when a young girl is found drowned in her aunt’s fountain on the eve of a lavish fancy dress party. Phryne and her aunt work together to investigate – until Phryne begins to doubt her own detecting skills. Was Murdoch Foyle really the man responsible for her sister’s death or was it someone much closer to Phryne – someone who was also there the day Janey disappeared from the circus all those years ago? When Foyle finally shows his hand, Phryne recovers her confidence – only to have it replaced by terror when she fears Foyle now has Jane in his sights.

S1E13 - King Memses' Curse 2012-05-18

Murdoch Foyle is at large and has been connected with the mysterious death of Albert Monkton, antique dealer. In investigating the murder, Phryne discovers Murdoch Foyle’s involvement in a bizarre reincarnation cult, inspired by Ancient Egypt. Phryne’s hunt for the madman leads her on a disturbing trail of death and despair before she realises her own significance in Foyle’s grand plan. Can she overcome her nemesis and finally solve the mystery regarding the fate of her sister, Janey, or will her own death be the price she has to pay to discover the truth.

S2E1 - Murder Most Scandalous 2013-09-06

When Deputy Commissioner George Sanders, Jacks ex-father-in-law, is implicated in a murder of a prostitute, Jack becomes determined to clear his name. He also has to deal with the reappearance of his ex-wife Rosie. Meanwhile, Phryne tries to perfect her fan dance, so she can go undercover at a gentlemans club run by Madam Lyon.

S2E2 - Death Comes Knocking 2013-09-13

Phryne ends up playing host to some ghostly soldiers and exotic spiritualists. Aunt Prudence becomes swept up in the new spiritualist fad and gets a famous psychic to contact her dead godson.

S2E3 - Dead Man's Chest 2013-09-20

Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff and Phryne finds herself at the pointy end of a Spanish dagger.

S2E4 - Deadweight 2013-09-27

When a gang leader is found dead outside a travelling boxing tent, Phrynes investigation leads her into the dangerous but thrilling world of fight rigging and tribal payback.

S2E5 - Murder A La Mode 2013-10-04

Set in the Fleuri sisters exclusive fashion salon at the Paris end of Collins Street. When Phryne arrives at Madame Fleuris for a fitting, she unexpectedly finds herself amidst a crime scene. The salons benefactor has been found impaled on her own hairpiece in the sumptuous powder room, and everyone present is a suspect! Phryne uses her innate understanding of haute couture fashion to help Jack uncover an elaborate scheme.

S2E6 - Marked for Murder 2013-10-11

Inspired by a Kerry Greenwood short story and set amidst the passion and fanaticism of 1929 Australian Rules Football. When Phryne is duped into investigating the coachs missing lucky cap, she discovers a gruesome murder instead - the local team Captain is found hanging by a rival teams scarf and it seems at first a clear - cut case of murderous sabotage.

S2E7 - Blood at the Wheel 2013-10-18

When the driver of the ladies motorcar rally team is found dead in her roadster, Phryne is up in arms struggling to convince Jack that her friends death was no accident.

S2E8 - The Blood of Juana the Mad 2013-10-25

Now estranged, Phryne and Jack step around each other to investigate a murder and the disappearance of a valuable manuscript.

S2E9 - Framed for Murder 2013-11-01

Phryne journeys into the twilight world of silent movies. When a lead actor and a director are murdered, Phryne steps in to solve the crime and save the production.

S2E10 - Death on the Vine 2013-11-08

When Phryne arrives at an idyllic vineyard to investigate a suspicious death, hostile townsfolk do everything they can to drive her out of town, and Hugh prepares for a perfect proposal.

S2E11 - Dead Air 2013-11-15

Theres a new wireless in the Fisher household, but theres a murder on the airwaves. Dot suffers the realisation that she doesnt want to relinquish working for Miss Fisher when she marries.

S2E12 - Unnatural Habits 2013-11-22

The gothic world of a halfway house for pregnant & wayward girls sets the scene for the death of a teenager. Phryne & Jack realise the threads of the crime lead closer to home than they suspected.

S2E13 - Murder Under the Mistletoe 2013-12-22

Phryne, Dot and Dr Mac accompany Aunt Prudence to a picturesque chalet to celebrate Christmas. When they arrive they find a resident dead and soon the body count starts to rapidly rise.

S3E1 - Death Defying Feats 2015-05-08

When the unfortunate assistant in a magic show is beheaded on stage, Jack and Phrynes investigation unravels a secret murder in the past. Phrynes estranged father makes a surprise visit from England.

S3E2 - Murder & the Maiden 2015-05-15

When a high-ranking RAAF officer disappears without explanation from an RAAF Base, Phryne is called upon by an old flame to discreetly solve the mystery.

S3E3 - Murder & Mozzarella 2015-05-22

In the world of family Italian restaurants, old grudges from the village are stirred up when matriarch Nonna Luisa dies and the ownership of a secret book of recipes becomes the suspected motive.

S3E4 - Blood & Money 2015-05-29

The same morning Phryne is approached by a young boy whose brother has gone missing, Dr Mac calls her to advise that another boy has been found in a shallow grave near the hospital where she works.

S3E5 - Death & Hysteria 2015-06-05

When Phrynes Aunt Prudence opens her home to psychiatrist and natural healer, Hayden Samuels, to conduct his sanatorium for hysterical women, Phryne takes on more than she bargained for.

S3E6 - Death at the Grand 2015-06-12

When a Hotel Concierge is pushed from the rooftop with an empty bag souvenired from Phrynes house Jack calls Phryne into investigate what looks like a robbery gone wrong.

S3E7 - Game, Set & Murder 2015-06-19

When Phryne hosts a tennis tournament to raise money for female tennis players, the practice partner of a rising star is fatally bitten by a spider, and a murder investigation reveals Phrynes hidden fear.

S3E8 - Death Do Us Part 2015-06-26

When a prize-winning scientist is found murdered on the same night the man intent on murdering Henry Fisher escapes police custody, Phryne must put all misgivings aside to protect her father.