Frankie Drake Mysteries

An old rival reappears, offering antiquities for sale, though Frankie is certain the deal is a fraud, once again. The team must expose the deception before Frankie accepts the payment and makes a swift getaway, fleeing before they can intervene.

The Old Switcheroo is a programme presented as an episode, falling within the genre of a standard episode format. It follows the familiar structure of a single instalment, focusing on a concise storyline that unfolds over its runtime. The title hints at a twist, setting the stage for the events that follow. In this instalment an old rival resurfaces, now dealing in antiquities. Frankie, ever the sceptic, is convinced the whole operation is a sham. She suspects the items are fake and worries the rival is about to make a quick profit. The core conflict centres on whether the team can expose the fraud before any money changes hands. The team’s challenge is to gather proof of the deceit in time. They must investigate the provenance of the artefacts, question the rival’s claims, and present clear evidence. Their efforts are driven by the urgency of preventing the rival from walking away with the cash, which raises the tension throughout the episode. The narrative builds around the race against the clock, with Frankie leading the charge. If the team succeeds, they’ll halt the scam; if not, the rival could vanish with the proceeds. The episode wraps up with the outcome of this high‑stakes confrontation.