Network: FOX
Episodes: 10 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: May 2, 2016 — July 4, 2016
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Michael Weston, Stephen Mangan, Rebecca Liddiard, Tim McInnerny, Adam Nagaitis, and Diana Quick.
TV show description:
This mystery adventure drama series revolves around the uneasy partnership of two legendary figures of the early 20th Century.
Harry Houdini (Michael Weston) is a master magician, escape artist and paranormal debunker. Meanwhile, Arthur Conan Doyle (Stephen Mangan) is a prolific writer and the creator of the master detective “Sherlock Holmes” character. He’s also a paranormal aficionado.
They grudgingly join forces with New Scotland Yard to investigate unsolved and unexplained crimes with a supernatural slant. They partner with Constable Adelaide Stratton (Rebecca Liddiard), the first female constable ever to work for the London Metropolitan Police Force.
Tasked with the cases that nobody else can solve, their sense of what is real and what is not is challenged. Houdini is a skeptic, while Doyle believes in the unseen. Their diverse viewpoints make solving crime a challenge — and Stratton is often put in the middle. She’s embarrassed when the two wager on a case’s outcome.
Do their cases truly involve vampires, ghosts, monsters and poltergeists or, are they a ruse to conceal something more ordinary — like murder?
Other characters include Chief Inspector Horace Merring (Tim McInnerny), Sergeant George Gudgett (Adam Nagaitis), and Cecelia Weis (Diana Quick).
Episode #10 — The Pall of LaPier
When all but two residents (a priest and a child) of a small village die simultaneously, and with no signs of violence, the trio must uncover whether or not this tragedy is divine revenge for the murderous founding of the town. Meanwhile, Adelaide’s discoveries about her dead husband’s past finally prompt her to ask the others for help, Doyle begins writing “The Hounds of the Baskervilles” and Houdini’s anguish is evident.
First aired: July 4, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like the Houdini & Doyle TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for another season?
Please bring this show back. I really enjoyed it. Would like to see more.
Please bring back…we need more intelligent entertaining shows such as this one!
Loved the show–people need costumes
Loved the show
Loved this show! Don’t get why it didn’t get the ratings. Dang!
Loved this show. They always seem to cancel the shows I like.
Loved this show, what a disappointment
Loved this show so naturally it was cancelled . Sad news.
Loved the show! It was well done, great characters and story lines, and the sets and costumes were amazing. Bring it back please!
Sad to hear it canceled… Loved the show…
Loved the show…..Please bring it back.
My husband and I really enjoyed that show and we are sad it has been cancelled.
love this show!!! bring it back!!!
My wife & I both loved this show and are confused by its cancellation
This is one of the best shows I have seen in years. I cannot believe Fox cancelled such a well planned and written series. Please bring this show back. It is wonderful family entertainment. Thank you, Fox, for your consideration. This show will help to keep you as #1 Network.
LOVE, LOVE LOVE THIS SHOW. I am upset it was canceled.