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Frankie Drake Mysteries

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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.

Created by:
Carol Hay, Michelle Ricci
Cast:
Lauren Lee Smith, Chantel Riley, Rebecca Liddiard, Sharron Matthews
Language:
English
Country:
Canada
Network:
CBC Television

Episode guide

Seasons

5 available

Season 3

Episodes

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Episode 1

No Friends Like Old Friends

2019-09-16 · 40m

After her wartime friend goes missing in London, Frankie must work with Agatha Christie to uncover the reason behind the disappearance.

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Episode 2

Counterpunch

2019-09-23 · 40m

Frankie steps into the boxing ring to stop illegal boxing and meets up with her old friend Moses Page.

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Episode 3

School Ties…School Lies

2019-09-30 · 40m

To find the killer of a beloved teacher at a swanky private school, Frankie enlists the help of a precocious student.

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Episode 4

A Brother in Arms

2019-10-07 · 40m

Frankie's floored when a man claiming to be her half-brother shows up at the agency begging her to help his wrongly imprisoned friend.

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Episode 5

Things Better Left Dead

2019-10-14 · 40m

Frankie concocts a chilling ruse to expose a man who claims he can speak to the dead.

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Episode 6

Life on the Line

2019-10-28 · 40m

When a toy store owner is the target of a harassment campaign, the gang goes under cover at a telephone exchange to nab the culprit.

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Episode 7

Out on a Limb

2019-11-04 · 40m

When a showgirl dies, Frankie's investigation leads her to go under cover as a server at a mermaid-themed nightclub.

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Episode 8

Ward of the Roses

2019-11-11 · 40m

The detectives investigate a fire-bombing at the campaign office of a female politician.

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Episode 9

A History of Violins

2019-11-25 · 40m

When a priceless violin is stolen, the Drake Detective Agency tracks down the culprit.

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Episode 10

A Sunshine State of Mind

2019-12-02 · 40m

Frankie and team must outcon a conman who's stolen money from Nora and Mildred.

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Cast

Lauren Lee Smith

Lauren Lee Smith

Frankie Drake

Chantel Riley

Chantel Riley

Trudy Clarke

Rebecca Liddiard

Rebecca Liddiard

Mary Shaw

Sharron Matthews

Sharron Matthews

Flo Chakowitz

Johnathan Sousa

Johnathan Sousa

Alessandro Contento

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