Six of the Best presents us with Murdoch and Watts investigating the murder of an orphaned boy. It's an emotional-based episode for both men as they confront, react to, and ultimately come to terms with and grow from their own childhoods. Murdoch Mysteries is best when the meat of the characters is intertwined with the case being solved and that's what makes this offering a solid and engaging one. Yes, there are preachy moments of social commentary (which we have come to expect over the past decade), but this episode permits at least cursory exploration of the opposing view which adds a light layer of ponderous complexity to the tale. Watts and Murdoch have come to play so well off on one-another and that is reason enough to watch the story unfold. On the supporting sub-plot front, we have the newly-minted and somewhat curious team of Ruth and Julia. As more backstory on Ruth is offered up, she becomes more likeable and very very funny - especially as she exasperates, surprises, and even charms Julia. She even makes the often icy and uppity character of Julia more human and relatable. Very good offering.
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