The Doctor Blake Mysteries 2013
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Overview
The Doctor Blake Mysteries is a television series that premiered in 2013. The narrative centers on Dr. Lucien Blake, a man who returns to his hometown of Ballarat after having left the area as a young man. Upon his homecoming, Blake assumes responsibility for his late father’s medical practice. In addition to his clinical duties, he also takes on the role of the town's police surgeon. As he settles back into life in Ballarat, he discovers that the community has undergone significant changes. The series explores a setting where the characters find that nothing is considered sacred and that no one is truly safe. The story follows Blake as he navigates these professional obligations and the evolving environment of the town he once knew. Through his dual roles as a physician and a police surgeon, he becomes involved in the unfolding events of the region. The program documents his return and the subsequent challenges he faces while reintegrating into the life he previously abandoned.
Should you watch it?
“A doctor returns to his hometown to manage his father's practice and serve as police surgeon.”
- engaging mystery plots
- historical setting
- intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy period crime dramas featuring a medical professional solving cases.
The series contains mature themes and depictions of crime.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Still Waters Feb 1, 2013
- E2 The Greater Good Feb 8, 2013
- E3 Death of a Travelling Salesman Feb 15, 2013
- E4 Brotherly Love Feb 22, 2013
- E5 Hearts and Flowers Mar 1, 2013
- E6 If the Shoe Fits Mar 8, 2013
- E7 Bedlam Mar 15, 2013
- E8 Game of Champions Mar 22, 2013
- E9 All That Glitters Mar 29, 2013
- E10 Someone's Son, Someone's Daughter Apr 5, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Heart of the Matter Feb 7, 2014
- E2 The Food of Love Feb 14, 2014
- E3 A Foreign Field Feb 21, 2014
- E4 Smoke and Mirrors Feb 28, 2014
- E5 Crossing the Line Mar 7, 2014
- E6 Mortal Coil Mar 14, 2014
- E7 The Silence Mar 21, 2014
- E8 The Ties of the Past Mar 28, 2014
- E9 The Sky Is Empty Apr 4, 2014
- E10 An Invincible Summer Apr 11, 2014
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 King of the Lake Feb 13, 2015
- E2 My Brother's Keeper Feb 20, 2015
- E3 This Time and This Place Feb 27, 2015
- E4 By The Southern Cross Mar 6, 2015
- E5 A Night To Remember Mar 13, 2015
- E6 Women And Children Mar 20, 2015
- E7 Room Without a View Mar 27, 2015
- E8 Darkness Visible Apr 3, 2015
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Open Road Feb 5, 2016
- E2 Golden Years Feb 12, 2016
- E3 Lucky Numbers Feb 19, 2016
- E4 Against The Odds Feb 26, 2016
- E5 The Price Of Love Mar 4, 2016
- E6 A Difficult Lie Mar 11, 2016
- E7 For Whom The Bell Tolls Mar 18, 2016
- E8 The Visible World Mar 25, 2016
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 A Lethal Combination Sep 17, 2017
- E2 Sorrow Songs Sep 24, 2017
- E3 The Call Of The Void Oct 1, 2017
- E4 All She Leaves Behind Oct 8, 2017
- E5 Measure Twice Oct 15, 2017
- E6 First Dance Oct 22, 2017
- E7 A Good Drop Oct 29, 2017
- E8 Hear The Angels Sing Nov 5, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story is set in the town of Ballarat.
What is Dr. Blake's profession?
He is a doctor who also serves as a police surgeon.
Why does Dr. Blake return to Ballarat?
He returns to take over his deceased father's medical practice.
What is the tone of the show?
The series features a mix of investigative mystery and dramatic tension.
Does the doctor have a dual role?
Yes, he manages a medical practice while assisting the police.