2017 · 4 seasons · Drama

6.3 Modest

Series canceled

Drama Crime Mystery

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.

Country of origin: 🇨🇦 Canada
Year: 2017

Created by: Carol Hay, Michelle Ricci
Channel: CBC Television
Studio: Shaftesbury Films

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Origins

The series was created by Carol Hay and Michelle Ricci, who both previously worked as writers and producers on Murdoch Mysteries.

Filming

The third-season premiere was filmed in England, with Honeysuckle Weeks guest-starring as British author Agatha Christie.

Origins

An animated spinoff for kids called Mary and Flo On the Go! was announced in May 2020 and released as a web series in March 2022.

Reception

A special titled Frankie Drake Mysteries: Music at Midnight was co-produced by Ovation in conjunction with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and featured interviews and performances from series stars; it premiered on Ovation on September 25, 2021.

Themes

canada private detective female detective 1920s

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