Of The Living Dead — [s7e5] Murdoch

As Constable Crabtree indulges in theories about Haitian "bokors" and a rising zombie army, Detective Murdoch pursues a more scientific explanation. The investigation reveals that the "zombies" are actually brain-damaged men, victims of illegal lobotomy experiments conducted by the villainous . Production & Themes

The episode draws inspiration from the early 20th-century development of lobotomies and Victorian-era morality regarding mental health treatment.

(Season 7, Episode 5) is a horror-tinged installment of Murdoch Mysteries that originally aired on October 28, 2013 . Directed by series star Yannick Bisson , the episode blends the show's signature Victorian forensic science with a "zombie" mystery inspired by real medical history. Plot Summary