SpuffyWeb
Sadly Over-hyped
Baseshment
I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.
Jbird65
I thought this would be somewhere along the lines of Murdoch Mysteries and Republic of Doyle, but it isn't. Predictable with truly lousy acting all counts. I gave it 6 episodes to be sure and it is definitely one to avoid.
interoctave
I am so delighted to find this series by accident. Frankie breaks every rule for women in the 1920s and most of society rules. e.g. black women partner and maybe lover. Never afraid of anything. I love every story.The minute I found them I started recording. They are like great cosy mysterious and the most fun part if the really unusual women characters who are always the heroines. Any one who likes period mysterious, women detectives who are not afraid, and not deal with the gore and violence--- with good writing and stories, will enjoy.
zomboide
It's a comfort, cozy period mystery show, nothing challenging, a really light pastime. The period (Toronto, the '20s) is spectacular, even though not always precise, and the overall tone of the series is witty and funny, with a foreseeable love interest (the always winsome Steve Lund) and some quirky character. The first case is a bit clumsy, it's a start, is needed to show the characters, the relationship and the world they will move, but is still weak for the most. The worst part, however, is the cast. While some of the supporting are good (as Chantel Riley), the main cast remain uninspired, with the eponymous character that turns out to be bland at least. The Australian Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries has the same premise, a woman detective in the 20's, Melbourne this time, but with the right lead actress (Lauren Lee Smith is not Essie Davis, that's for sure), it stands as fairly superior. Still enjoyable, as I said.
jazfro
I read the synopsis on IMDb, and I thought this could be a worthy Canadian answer to the very successful and enjoyable Australian series Miss Fischer's -same premise of a female private detective in the 1920s. Unfortunately, Frankie ain't no Phryne. The main character lacks the drive and personality one would expect from a female detective in an 1920s male dominated environment. Indeed, aside from very soft references to prohibition and slavery (in that order) the series appears to ignore the social references and culture of the times, and the aforementioned 1920s female detective appears to glide through unencumbered, except for the very soft and predictable love interest from the local news hack. Hardly believable, and only suitable for a kid's series. It's a shame, the period locations, sets and costumes were enjoyable, and the supporting cast was OK. But if the script and the main character are not up to scratch, then you can only produce a mediocre piece. CBC wasted their money on this one. Don't waste your time.
