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Frontier

  • TV Series
  • 2016–20182016–2018
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Frontier (2016)
While Harp pursues Lord Benton to rescue Grace, Michael takes command of the Black Wolf Company and Sokanon embarks on a righteous crusade.
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Follows Declan Harp, a half-Irish/half Cree Native-Canadian outlaw who is campaigning to breach the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly on the fur trade in Canada.Follows Declan Harp, a half-Irish/half Cree Native-Canadian outlaw who is campaigning to breach the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly on the fur trade in Canada.Follows Declan Harp, a half-Irish/half Cree Native-Canadian outlaw who is campaigning to breach the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly on the fur trade in Canada.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,096
50
  • Creators
    • Rob Blackie
    • Peter Blackie
  • Stars
    • Jason Momoa
    • Landon Liboiron
    • Zoe Boyle
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  • Creators
    • Rob Blackie
    • Peter Blackie
  • Stars
    • Jason Momoa
    • Landon Liboiron
    • Zoe Boyle
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    • 197User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 19 nominations

    Episodes18

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    Season 3 Official Trailer
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    Frontier: Season 3
    Trailer 1:34
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    Jason Momoa, Demetrius Grosse, and Kathryn Wilder in Frontier (2016)
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    Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa
    • Declan Harpas Declan Harp
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2018
    Landon Liboiron
    Landon Liboiron
    • Michael Smythas Michael Smyth
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2018
    Zoe Boyle
    Zoe Boyle
    • Grace Emberlyas Grace Emberly
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2018
    Greg Bryk
    Greg Bryk
    • Cobbs Pondas Cobbs Pond
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2018
    Jessica Matten
    Jessica Matten
    • Sokanonas Sokanon
    18 episodes18 eps • 2016–2018
    Allan Hawco
    Allan Hawco
    • Douglas Brownas Douglas Brown
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2018
    Lyla Porter-Follows
    Lyla Porter-Follows
    • Clenna Dolanas Clenna Dolan
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2018
    Michael Patric
    Michael Patric
    • Malcolm Brownas Malcolm Brown
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2018
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Lord Bentonas Lord Benton
    17 episodes17 eps • 2016–2018
    Diana Bentley
    Diana Bentley
    • Imogenas Imogen
    16 episodes16 eps • 2016–2018
    Breanne Hill
    Breanne Hill
    • Maryas Mary
    15 episodes15 eps • 2016–2018
    Paul Ewan Wilson
    Paul Ewan Wilson
    • Vanstoneas Vanstone
    15 episodes15 eps • 2016–2018
    Shawn Doyle
    Shawn Doyle
    • Samuel Grantas Samuel Grant
    14 episodes14 eps • 2016–2018
    Paul Fauteux
    Paul Fauteux
    • Jean-Marc Rivardas Jean-Marc Rivard
    13 episodes13 eps • 2016–2018
    Evan Jonigkeit
    Evan Jonigkeit
    • Captain Chesterfieldas Captain Chesterfield
    12 episodes12 eps • 2016–2017
    Jamie Sives
    Jamie Sives
    • McTaggartas McTaggart
    11 episodes11 eps • 2017–2018
    Kathryn Wilder
    Kathryn Wilder
    • Chaulkas Chaulk
    11 episodes11 eps • 2017–2018
    Karen LeBlanc
    Karen LeBlanc
    • Josephetteas Josephette
    9 episodes9 eps • 2017–2018
    • Creators
      • Rob Blackie
      • Peter Blackie
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    Follows Declan Harp, a half-Irish/half Cree Native-Canadian outlaw who is campaigning to breach the Hudson's Bay Company's monopoly on the fur trade in Canada.
    • canada
    • first nations
    • red coat
    • biracial
    • 18th century
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    • Trivia
      A central element in the story is the Hudson's Bay Company. This was one of three such enterprises of the British Empire; the other two being the British East India Company, which operated in and around the Indian subcontinent, and the Moscovy company, which focused on Russia and the region to the south, which includes modern day Iraq and Iran. The role of the colonies was to strengthen and enrich the British Empire, and these enterprises were created by the crown specifically for this dual purpose. The military element was there not only for protection of British interests, but for the enforcement of the will of the company and, by extension, the crown.
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    User reviews197

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    Top review
    8/10
    Standard Historical Drama That's Thoroughly Enjoyable!
    Being in the 'standard' class of historical dramas these days is by no means a bad thing. It means you're going to get gritty sets, well-crafted period clothing, adult-oriented content, great cinematography and plenty of action.

    If you're an armchair historian with a penchant for modern History Channel embellishment, and enjoy shows like 'The Musketeers', 'Da Vinci's Demons', 'Banished', 'Black Sails', 'TURN: Washington's Spies', etc., you're bound to enjoy 'Frontier'.

    You certainly don't need to be Canadian to enjoy this show - it takes place roughly 100 years before Canadian Confederation, and follows the wars between upstart frontiersmen with a wavering corporate monopoly. It's the kind of cathartic scenario many around the world may enjoy as corporations continue to widen the gulf between 'us' and 'them'.

    As with all of these 'standard' historical dramas, the acting is well done given their sometimes clunky modernized dialogue, and as these actors originate from several countries (production tax credits?) accents are often out of sync.

    You might also expect to see gratuitousness for the sake of it, as it's not only a quicker writing choice to drive conflict, but when you have the option to be as graphic as you want FINALLY in mainstream fair, why not exercise the option? In a visceral sense it IS more realistic.

    In my opinion, only two things separate truly 'world-class' historical dramas from the 'standard' ones like 'Frontier': Intricately interwoven story-lines that have wide arcs and flawless casting. Both I imagine require more time and money than these studios can supply given their budgets, and some weird alchemy that's unquantifiable.

    Despite the flaws you and I might see in 'Frontier' and shows in its category, everyone involved has done an amazing job crafting and populating this world, and you very well might enjoy it.

    While most of my criticisms have been on the writing, there's really no reason for criticism. 'Frontier' follows a tried-and-tested formula that works, and for what the writing aims to accomplish, it accomplishes. Yes there's little hope to grasp at yet in the story, but we may very well get there in Season 1. Bear in mind that the history we're given of these times is murky at best, so it must be very difficult to design the world in a truly authentic way. I'm hoping we're given enough time to see these characters, and the world develop.

    With enough time, inspiration and creative leeway, I'm confident the writers could have taken us down a truly original path for this show. Perhaps more contemplative, akin to 'The Revenant'? As it stands, this was a great, safe choice for Discovery to launch its originally-scripted division, and I hope it performs well. I've always dreamed of a well-produced historical drama set in Canada before Confederation (as odd as that sounds), and I got one! Keep it up Discovery!
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    • Given that there are too many loose ends concerning the characters, will there be a Season 4?

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cree
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Frontera
    • Filming locations
      • Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    • Production company
      • Take the Shot Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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