Ep 2. Rough and Tumble

In Murdoch Mysteries season 14 episode 2, entitled "Rough and Tumble," Detective Murdoch comes across a series of puzzling murders that leave him scratching his head. The episode opens with a boxing match, where a young up-and-coming fighter named Bobby Barker is soundly beaten by his opponent, Bill McLean. The crowd is particularly angry at the outcome of the fight, and when Bobby is found dead in his dressing room soon after, it becomes clear that there is more to the story than meets the eye.

Murdoch is called to investigate the murder, and he quickly discovers that Bobby was not only a talented boxer, but also a talented artist. As he begins to dig deeper into Bobby's life, he finds himself drawn into the world of underground boxing matches, where the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.

As Murdoch delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of intrigue and deception that leads him to suspect that there is more than one person involved in Bobby's death. With the help of his trusted colleagues, including the indomitable Crabtree and the no-nonsense Brackenreid, Murdoch begins to piece together the clues and narrow down the list of suspects.

Along the way, Murdoch is reunited with an old acquaintance, the inimitable Miss James. Together, they work to crack the case and bring Bobby's killer to justice. But as the investigation reaches its climax, will they be able to uncover the truth before it's too late?

Tensions are high as Murdoch races against the clock to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice. With unexpected twists and turns at every corner, "Rough and Tumble" is an episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.