Frankie Drake Mysteries is ending its run on CBC with its current fourth season. Ovation aired the first three seasons of the Canadian series and it will likely air the fourth and final year, but a premiere date has not been set.
Lauren Lee Smith (above) stars in the detective drama set in the 1920s as Frankie Drake – the first female detective. She uses that to her advantage to solve cases with the help of her partner, Trudy (Chantel Riley). They are often aided by Toronto police’s morality officer, Mary Shaw (Rebecca Liddiard), and morgue attendant Flo Chakowitz (Sharron Matthews).
CBC announced the cancellation of Frankie Drake Mysteries on Instagram.
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Lauren Lee Smith also shared her own message about Frankie Drake Mysteries being cancelled.
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What do you think? Are you a fan of Frankie Drake Mysteries? Are you sad to hear that there won’t be a fifth season?
I’m new to this series and loved it. Why is there not going to be a Season 5? It’s a strange spot to call it quits for a show that has had multiple stories going on within the main plot.
nothing like ending the series with cliffhangers. Kind of tells and the cast and crew didn’t know they were about to be cancelled. Wish they at least could have a final one off movie to tie up the loose ends.
All four actors that played the leads, as well as the regulars supporting actors, are so talented!! I hope that CBC will come to their senses and find a way to bring them back! It has been done before. Consider that Star Trek was canceled after two seasons (I think) and came back to launch a great franchise. Maybe Frankie Drake fans can gather occasionally. Maybe CBC could host some gatherings with period costumes (since they’re not being used by the show any more) so they can see how beloved the show and its remarkably Canadian characters are.
Strong, independent women seem to scare the Powers That be. How can we get a production company together and continue this great work that is life affirming to so many women
What a shame that intelligent writing, wonderful costuming ( especially those hats!) and women who are strong and independent had to come to an end. So much drivel otherwise. That’s why I haven’t watched “American” programming for years. Goodbye Frankie and the gang. You will be sorely missed.
Wish there’d be a seaaon 5. Fun show.
really disappointed that the Frankie Drake Mysteries don’t go on! We really liked the way they dealt with Canadian subjects and problems…
I really enjoyed this show and was very disappointed to see that it’s been canceled. I looked forward to watching these 4 gals and their special relationship and am very sad to have to say goodbye to them.