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The Doctor Blake Mysteries 2013

★ 7.8/10 · 50 votes MysteryDrama 5 seasons · 44 eps Ended
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What is The Doctor Blake Mysteries?

The Doctor Blake Mysteries is a television series that premiered in 2013. The narrative centers on Dr.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
44
Runtime
54 minutes
First aired
Feb 1, 2013
Last aired
Nov 5, 2017
Original language
EN
Origin
AU
Networks
ABC TV
Genres
Mystery, Drama
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A doctor returns to his hometown to manage his father's practice and serve as police surgeon.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging mystery plots
  • historical setting
Keep in mind
  • 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 Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Season 5 · 8 episodes

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.