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Preview: Frankie Drake Mysteries, “Counterpunch”

Like the season return of Murdoch Mysteries, fans were thrilled with the first episode of Season 3 of Frankie Drake Mysteries. I agreed. The series has really hit its stride thanks to a little road trip in London, England, new opening credits and a palpable feeling of fun among the core four ladies.

Here’s the official synopsis for Episode 2, “Counterpunch,” written by John Callaghan and Keri Ferencz and directed by Mina Shum.

Frankie takes her boxing skills to the ring as part of a plan to take down a corrupt cop extorting Ward residents.

And, as always, a few notes from us after watching a screener.

A bigger budget?
I’m not sure if “yes” is the answer to my question, but it sure appears so. When the episode begins, we’re met with a very good CGI view of Toronto followed by one heck of a great set packed with citizens. It just felt bigger, and brighter, than past seasons.

Moses Page returns
That’s not a surprise if you were paying attention to the photo above. Frankie in the boxing ring pretty much guarantees Moses on the other side of her gloves. Sparks fly there … and outside of the squared circle.

Tony Nappo guest stars
Mr. Nappo, familiar to Murdoch Mysteries viewers as a trolly driver in “The Accident,” and in a sketch in last Tuesday’s episode of Baroness von Sketch Show, checks in here as Leo, a gun-toting gym owner who doesn’t take kindly to gals picking locks and entering his establishment. Also, keep an eye out for Aaron Poole as a less-than-pleasant cop.

Flo meets a man
She makes assumptions about the gentleman off the top and learns there’s more to him than meets the eye.

Frankie Drake Mysteries airs Mondays at 9 p.m. on CBC.

Images courtesy of CBC.

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Anne with an E

Links: Anne with an E, Season 3

From Magala Dilip of Meaww.com:

Link: ‘Anne with an E’ Season 3 will see a shift in aesthetics, diverse characters and a coming-of-age storyline, teases Helen Johns
The first two seasons of Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’ has managed to impress not only all the fans of the ‘Anne of Green Gables’ book series but also those who were ignorant about this beautiful universe. Continue reading. 

From Bridget Liszewski of The TV Junkies:

Link: Anne with an E’s Amybeth McNulty previews a milestone year for Anne
“I started this role when I was 14 and had no idea what I was doing. Anne and I have grown up alongside each other now, and I feel like I really have gotten to know her. I feel like I know what I’m doing and have the right to say to the director an idea I have. It’s really nice because I have more trust in myself as an actor.” Continue reading.

From Melissa Girimonte of The Televixen:

Link: Get ready for Anne with an E Season 3 with Amybeth McNulty and Kiawenti:io Tarbell
“It’s an incredible experience for Anne, and she learns so much in a short time just from being introduced to [Ka’kwet’s] community. It’s eye-opening for Anne, but also for Matthew and Marilla. They learn over time — and it’s a slow development — that the Mi’kmaq are just humans. It was the same with Bash last season.” Continue reading.

From Melissa Girimonte of The Televixen:

Link: Moira Walley-Beckett on Anne’s bold and tumultuous third season
“It’s such a complicated time, and it’s been an interesting challenge to go back there in my imagination. I’ve been writing the character of Anne for so long in a certain way and with a certain level of maturity.” Continue reading.

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Heartland

Link: Stars of Heartland, Canada’s ‘comfort food,’ glad to return

From Bill Graveland of the Canadian Press:

Link: Stars of Heartland, Canada’s ‘comfort food,’ glad to return
“Shame on me I didn’t know it was going to last this long and I didn’t really see why it could or would until again the penny dropped and it had nothing that was hot at the time … speed, explosions, cops, robbers, doctors, nurses, low-cut blouses, high-heeled shoes. Who’d a thunk that? Like, oh my gosh. We just seem to pick up steam. It’s nutty.” Continue reading.

 

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Preview: Murdoch Mysteries, “Bad Pennies”

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The consensus is that you all loved last Monday’s Season 13 return of Murdoch Mysteries. And why not? A great storyline, a masterful Orsini bomb build by Craig Grant and a fantastic guest stint by Claire Goose added up to a stellar 43-or-so minute instalment.

On to Monday’s new instalment, “Bad Pennies,” written by showrunner Peter Mitchell and directed by Harvey Crossland. Here’s what the CBC revealed as the official storyline:

When a dockworker is shot, Murdoch pursues an elusive witness and learns anti-union thugs may be involved. 

And here, as always, are a few more tidbits from me after checking out a screener.

Three men stand, wearing period clothing.A footrace on the Murdoch set
I’ve visited the set of Murdoch Mysteries several times, so I know how small it was in those early days. It’s gotten progressively larger, something that is really shown off in the episode’s opening moments.

Marc Senior joins Murdoch Mysteries
Introduced in “Bad Pennies,” Senior plays Special Agent Robert Parker, a recurring character. The Toronto actor has appeared in The Magicians, Timeless and The Gourmet Detective TV-movies. Also, keep an eye out for Michael Rhoades and George Masswohl in guest appearances this week. Sebastian Pigott, Clare McConnell and James McGowan return as Dr. Dixon, Effie Newsome and Dr. Forbes, respectively.

Julia is enraged
And it has everything to do with the aforementioned Doctors Dixon and Forbes.Two men and a woman stand in period clothing.Henry gets drunk
And it’s very, very funny.

Miss Hart vs. Detective Murdoch
He was positively rude to her last week. The trend continues. If looks could kill…

Inspector Brackenreid is on the warpath
Murdoch and Crabtree get the rough side of the Inspector’s tongue. I wonder what could be bothering him? An impending visit from his daughter perhaps?

Murdoch Mysteries airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBC.

Images courtesy of CBC.

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Featured, Heartland

Preview: Heartland returns for Season 13

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Like the well-worn jeans, boots and hats they wear, Heartland is a comfortable Sunday night staple. Sure, you know there will be drama —remember Mongolia?—but at its centre, the series is about horses, family and togetherness.

Season 13 of Heartland returns this Sunday night with the episode “Snakes and Ladders.” Here’s the official synopsis from the CBC:

A disgruntled horse owner causes problems for Ty and Amy’s business, and they find themselves at odds about taking him on as a client.

And here are more details from us after watching a screener of the instalment, written by Heather Conkie and directed by Ken Filewych.

Two men sit in chairs, dressed as cowboys.

Ty and Amy’s house is being built
I’m not sure how much time has passed, but there is no snow on the ground and the foundation for the house has been poured. Lyndy is growing like crazy; when we catch up with the family, Luke is pushing her on the swing. Also? Ty got a haircut.

Amy and Ty’s business partnership is booming…
… but business comes with questionable clients and one of those, played by Joel Keller, shows up at Heartland.

Georgie is back
We catch up with her moments after Jack picked her up from the airport and discover the experiences she had and the countries she visited. Clearly, it has opened her eyes to a world outside of Heartland. And Phoenix has returned as well.

Tim is still grumpy
Even though Jack and Lisa showed him the courtesy of inviting him back onto the ranch, he doesn’t seem all that grateful.

Heartland airs Sundays at 7 p.m. on CBC.

Images courtesy of CBC.

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