Award-winning Canadian actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins the cast of CBC hit series Murdoch Mysteries
Season 18 of the most-watched, long-running Canadian drama in the country will debut this fall
Beloved and award-winning Canadian actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, best known for his portrayal as Appa on Kim's Convenience, as well as Uncle Iroh on Netflix's live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender will join the cast of the CBC original hit series Murdoch Mysteries for Season 18.
"We are delighted that Paul has joined us in the world of Murdoch," says Executive Producer Peter Mitchell. "Paul brings a wealth of experience to his role and we think the fans will really enjoy seeing him."
"A lot of Kimbits are Murdochians," says Sun-Hyung Lee, "so it is an institution in this country."
Watch | Paul Sun-Hyung Lee talks about his role on set.
What role is Paul Sun-Hyung Lee playing?
Sun-Hyung Lee will appear as Inspector Albert Choi, a jovial leader whose spine of steel brings a whole new perspective to Station House #4. This new role marks his first foray into the world of period drama.
What is Murdoch Mysteries?
For those of you who don't know, Murdoch Mysteries is CBC's most-watched show and Canada's top-rated long-running drama. Set in Toronto in the early 1900s during the age of invention, Detective William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) enlists radical forensic techniques to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders.
What happens in Season 18?
Season 18 is full of 'Murdochian' delights: a murder at a Charles Dickens convention; Murdoch acting as a bodyguard for a silent film star (Siobhan Murphy) and thrown into a cinematic adventure himself; foiling a theft of the world's largest ruby; proving the veracity of a "Missing Link" skull found in Milton, Ontario; and a holiday episode celebrating the "misfits" and singletons.
Episodes that root mysteries in the social issues of the time are also explored: a worker's strike at a factory; an early instance of low-income housing; competing public hydro projects; and immigrants trying to purchase land in the 'paradise' of the wilds of Canada.
In the milestone 300th episode Detective Murdoch visits the UK to see his wife, Dr. Julia Ogden (Hélène Joy), as they celebrate their wedding anniversary.
What guest stars have appeared on Murdoch Mysteries?
Notable guest stars on the series have included William Shatner, Margaret Atwood, Geddy Lee, Chris Hadfield and Nick Nurse, adding star-studded intrigue to its compelling tales.
Where can I watch Murdoch Mysteries?
The 18th season, consisting of 22 episodes and celebrating the series' 300th episode, will broadcast on CBC and CBC Gem in Canada this fall.
You can watch all 17 previous seasons now for free on CBC Gem.
A special Beginner's Guide to Murdoch Mysteries collection is now available to stream for free on CBC Gem. If you are new to the series, or just haven't watched for a while, these 10 iconic episodes — to be watched in order, if you dare! — are the perfect Murdoch primer pulled from across the series and highlight the show's trademark mystery, murder and Detective Murdoch's unflappable resolve. It's a great way to catch up on the series without watching all 17 seasons!
If you are a fan of the series, take a look at this collection and let us know if there's a seminal episode you would have liked to include that you don't see listed in this top 10.
