“The Period Drama with More Twists Than The Crown, More Secrets Than Downton Abbey — This Gripping 1950s Murder Mystery Unveils Small-Town Scandals, Wartime Shadows, and Shocking Crimes That Will Leave You Breathless… Where Every Elegant Dinner Hides a Killer and Every Smile Conceals a Lie!In a seemingly idyllic 1950s town, where cobblestone streets whisper history and polite smiles mask dangerous truths, every elegant dinner hides a killer and every handshake conceals a betrayal. This sweeping period drama delivers the grandeur of The Crown and the hidden scandals of Downton Abbey, but with a razor-sharp murder mystery at its heart. When a war hero returns home to step into his late father’s respected role, he finds himself pulled into a web of shocking crimes, buried wartime secrets, and ruthless deceptions that threaten to tear the community apart. Each case he unravels brings him closer to the truth — and deeper into a darkness that even the town’s genteel charm can’t disguise.
Just like the Channel 5 period drama, the series follows an episodic, character-driven narrative about a medical professional solving cases in a small town. While James Herriot of All Creatures Great and Small sticks to animal-related problems, the titular Doctor Blake takes on murder mysteries as the on-call police surgeon.
But just like Siegfried Farnon and Mrs Hall’s will-they-won’t-they romance, fans can expect a simmering relationship between Dr Lucien Blake and his housekeeper, Jean Beazley.
Intrigued? Keep reading to find out all you need to know about the show.
What is The Doctor Blake Mysteries about?
Set in the late 1950s, the series follows Australian Second World War veteran Doctor Lucien Blake as he returns home to Ballarat after 30 years to take ove
Who stars in The Doctor Blake Mysteries?
Craig McLachlan (Neighbours) stars in the title role as Dr. Lucien Blake.
He’s joined by Nadine Garner (City Homicide) as Jean Beazley, Cate Wolfe (Offspring) as Matilda “Mattie” O’Brien, Joel Tobeck (Tangle) as Chief Superintendent Matthew Lawson and Rick Donald (Educators) as Constable Daniel Parks.
Other cast members include Sara Gleeson, Charlie Cousins, Belinda McClory and John Wood.
What have viewers said about the show?
The show appears to be a favourite among cosy crime drama fans, with many praising the show on social media.
One person wrote: “#TheDoctorBlakeMysteries is a superb production. Love the attention to detail with props etc; the script writers are brilliant; the actors are excellent. #CraigMcLachlan captures the flawed & caring doctor perfectly. Fantastic show & totally binge worthy,” while another added: “One of the best Australian series ever produced. Craig McLachlan is the perfect Dr. Blake and is a believable character, flaws and all! The historic locations of Ballarat and the outstanding dressing of the cast and attention to detail add to the realistic 1950s feel of this excellent drama.”
A third also applauded leading star Craig’s performance, adding: “Throughout this series, Craig McLachlan has been superb. His tour de force portrayal of tortured, brilliant, complicated Lucien Blake is a revelation.”
How to watch The Doctor Blake Mysteries
All five seasons of the show are available to stream for free on U. The series is also available on NOW.
