Murder, She Wrote (1984)
English · Mystery / Crime · 45 min · G
★ 7.5 Solid 471 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released Sep 30, 1984
Page updated Sep 26, 2026
Murder, She Wrote is streaming in Canada on Crave.
The verdict
Murder, She Wrote landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 471 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In Canada you can stream it on Crave.
Is it worth starting?
This is 12 seasons deep — English mystery, leaning crime, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 471 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Mystery / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Richard Levinson
Cast

Angela Lansbury
Jessica Fletcher
Where to watch in Canada
Crave
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV Store
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Murder, She Wrote worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.5/10 on audience ratings. This is 12 seasons deep — English mystery, leaning crime, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch Murder, She Wrote?
You can stream Murder, She Wrote in Canada on Crave.
Is Murder, She Wrote family friendly?
Murder, She Wrote is rated G, suitable for family viewing.
What language is Murder, She Wrote in?
Murder, She Wrote is an English series (Mystery / Crime).
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