Frankie Drake Mysteries

Frankie is hired to confirm whether a member of a Cossack dance troupe is actually Princess Anastasia of Russia's murdered royal family the Romanovs

Frankie is hired to confirm whether a member of a Cossack dance troupe is actually Princess Anastasia of Russia's murdered royal family the Romanovs

Frankie receives an enigmatic telephone call from a British intelligence operative, the nature of the message shrouded in secrecy. While the call leaves him uneasy, the episode also shifts focus to Trudy, who sits down with Mary to recount the moment she first crossed paths with Frankie and the series of events that led them to establish their detective agency. She details how their partnership formed, describing the early conversations, shared ambitions, and the practical steps they've taken to turn a fledgling idea into a functioning investigative business. The narration weaves these two threads together, linking the mysterious spy contact with the origins of their joint venture.

Frankie receives an enigmatic telephone call from a British intelligence operative, the nature of the message shrouded in secrecy. While the call leaves him uneasy, the episode also shifts focus to Trudy, who sits down with Mary to recount the moment she first crossed paths with Frankie and the series of events that led them to establish their detective agency. She details how their partnership formed, describing the early conversations, shared ambitions, and the practical steps they've taken to turn a fledgling idea into a functioning investigative business. The narration weaves these two threads together, linking the mysterious spy contact with the origins of their joint venture.

An old rival reappears, setting up a stall to hawk a collection of antiquities. Frankie, ever wary, immediately doubts the legitimacy of the operation, convinced that the whole thing is a ruse designed to fleece unsuspecting buyers. The rest of the crew scramble to gather evidence and prove the deception before she’s able to pocket the money and make a swift exit, forcing them to act fast to stop her from running away with the cash. Failure would mean the rival disappears with the proceeds, leaving the team empty‑handed and the scam unexposed. Time is running out as the rival prepares to close the deal and walk away with the funds.

An old rival reappears, setting up a stall to hawk a collection of antiquities. Frankie, ever wary, immediately doubts the legitimacy of the operation, convinced that the whole thing is a ruse designed to fleece unsuspecting buyers. The rest of the crew scramble to gather evidence and prove the deception before she’s able to pocket the money and make a swift exit, forcing them to act fast to stop her from running away with the cash. Failure would mean the rival disappears with the proceeds, leaving the team empty‑handed and the scam unexposed. Time is running out as the rival prepares to close the deal and walk away with the funds.

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Toronto, this period crime drama follows the trail‑blazing exploits of the city’s first female private detective, portrayed by Lauren Lee Smith. The series blends the gritty atmosphere of early twentieth‑century street life with the intrigue of investigative work, placing Smith’s character at the centre of cases that challenge both societal expectations and criminal cunning. By focusing on her pioneering role within a male‑dominated profession, the show highlights the challenges and opportunities of a woman carving out a place in a traditionally closed world, all while delivering the tension and mystery typical of classic crime storytelling.

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Toronto, this period crime drama follows the trail‑blazing exploits of the city’s first female private detective, portrayed by Lauren Lee Smith. The series blends the gritty atmosphere of early twentieth‑century street life with the intrigue of investigative work, placing Smith’s character at the centre of cases that challenge both societal expectations and criminal cunning. By focusing on her pioneering role within a male‑dominated profession, the show highlights the challenges and opportunities of a woman carving out a place in a traditionally closed world, all while delivering the tension and mystery typical of classic crime storytelling.