TV series

Frankie Drake Mysteries

2017–2021 · 4 seasons

A breezy, stylish mystery with a witty 1920s vibe where clever women solve cases with flair and friendship.

Overview: Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of adventure gets her into all kinds of trouble, but she always manages to find her way out.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and cynical. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, friendship, gender, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
friendship
gender
justice
class
Places: big city
workplace
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild