I'll start by saying it's ridiculous to compare this to Game of Thrones. Like comparing apples and oranges.
This series is loosely based on the Canadian Fur Trade with a dash of historical data thrown in for good measure.
The plot circles around the fur trade, the sinister colonists who exploit and pillage, the anti-hero out for revenge and all the players in between.
Frontier delivers enough tension, action and believability to keep me interested in plot and character developments.
Plus, I enjoy seeing strong female roles which Frontier also delivers. The women of Frontier are capable and intelligent; a nice switch from the typical polarized female archetypes we often see in fantasy series.
And YES it is a fantasy series, just not the type with elves, dragons or dwarfs.
The authenticity of accents can get a bit wobbly from time to time but not unpalatable.
But in Frontier's defence, those not familiar with French-Canadian Québécois will deem it as fake. For example, listen to the 20th Prime Minister of Canada (a Quebecois) speak here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAVJ5AlOuIU
Is the profanity over the top? I didn't find it so. It's a rough land with rough people so the profanity is appropriate for the environment.
It's too early to tell if Frontier will develop into a great series. Yet at this point (6 episodes in), I'm thoroughly enjoying the show's progression. I hope it continues.
Judging Frontier as a historical series or another Game of Thrones does it a great disservice.
It's a unique and well presented wilderness drama that ought to be judged on it's own merits. If sitting on the fence about it, I recommend viewing at least 3 episodes. Judge for yourself whether Frontier is entertaining enough to keep watching. In my books, it is.
This series is loosely based on the Canadian Fur Trade with a dash of historical data thrown in for good measure.
The plot circles around the fur trade, the sinister colonists who exploit and pillage, the anti-hero out for revenge and all the players in between.
Frontier delivers enough tension, action and believability to keep me interested in plot and character developments.
Plus, I enjoy seeing strong female roles which Frontier also delivers. The women of Frontier are capable and intelligent; a nice switch from the typical polarized female archetypes we often see in fantasy series.
And YES it is a fantasy series, just not the type with elves, dragons or dwarfs.
The authenticity of accents can get a bit wobbly from time to time but not unpalatable.
But in Frontier's defence, those not familiar with French-Canadian Québécois will deem it as fake. For example, listen to the 20th Prime Minister of Canada (a Quebecois) speak here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAVJ5AlOuIU
Is the profanity over the top? I didn't find it so. It's a rough land with rough people so the profanity is appropriate for the environment.
It's too early to tell if Frontier will develop into a great series. Yet at this point (6 episodes in), I'm thoroughly enjoying the show's progression. I hope it continues.
Judging Frontier as a historical series or another Game of Thrones does it a great disservice.
It's a unique and well presented wilderness drama that ought to be judged on it's own merits. If sitting on the fence about it, I recommend viewing at least 3 episodes. Judge for yourself whether Frontier is entertaining enough to keep watching. In my books, it is.