Frontier: Season 1

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Discovery Canada | Discovery Channel | Netflix | Season Premiere Date: November 6, 2016

Summary: Set in the late 18th century during the North American fur trade, Declan Harp (Jason Mamoa), who runs the Black Wolf Company, seeks to destroy the Hudson’s Bay Company run by Lord Benton (Alun Armstrong) by utilizing Michael Smyth (Landon Liboiron) to spy on Lord Benton.

Creator: Rob Blackie and Rob Blackie and Peter Blackie

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. The Gallows
Air Date: January 20, 2017
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S1:E5. The Disciple
Air Date: January 20, 2017
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S1:E4. Wolves
Air Date: January 20, 2017

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Sonia Saraiya

Jan 19, 2017

It is a plot that is reminiscent of nothing more than “Braveheart.” This might make Frontier a little predictable--but it’s a highly entertaining and satisfying journey, too, if you’re in the mood for it. The story is vast and at times either slow or confusing. But it always reads as considered and thoughtful--an adventure epic full of characters, not caricatures. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Jan 18, 2017

A propulsive, gleefully gory six-episode adventure series. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Jan 19, 2017

The series, a joint effort by Netflix and Discovery Canada, is refreshingly free of pretension, unlike some in the genre. Yes, there are serious themes to be drawn from it if you’re so inclined--it’s about greed, and empire-building, and exploitation of a land and its native inhabitants--but you can also feel free to take it as simply an action-packed, rather bloody tale from those frothy preindustrial days. Read full review

Ray Rahman

Jan 17, 2017

The actor [Jason Momoa] may be known for his strength, but not even he can overpower the cliche-riddled dialogue and dull plotting. [20 Jan 2017, p.55] Read full review

Terry Terrones

Jan 18, 2017

While Frontier is aesthetically pleasing it doesn’t live up to its potential. The action packed trailer for the series is misleading and side characters easily outshine what’s supposed to be the headliner. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 20, 2017

None of the characters, however, prove especially interesting, and in an age of abundance, Frontier feels like a decidedly second-tier offering. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jan 19, 2017

Given the continuity gap between the cliffhanger at the end of the first episode and its resolution in the second, it’s as if the producers aren’t watching their own show. That’s understandable. Frontier proves some places aren’t worth the visit. Read full review

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atenais

Dec 20, 2018

The show takes a couple episodes to pick up, but after that it just gets better and better. Everything from costume and set design to acting/directing/writing is great. Already watched all 3 seasons twice and would definitely watch again.

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Pherocks

Apr 24, 2017

People who want a realistic tv show should look up on History Channel.

What that said this show is amazing for what it is. Actors are good and play their role well the cast is also pretty nice with plenty of mixed backgrounds and accents. I dint expect much from this series butPeople who want a realistic tv show should look up on History Channel.

What that said this show is amazing for what it is.

Actors are good and play their role well the cast is also pretty nice with plenty of mixed backgrounds and accents.

I dint expect much from this series but after watching season 1 i cant wait to see what season 2 has in story.… Expand