Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries '
Set in the 1920s in Melbourne, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries TV series is an Australian detective drama centred on the story of Miss Phryne Fisher, an heiress who fights crimes by hobby.
Helped by her paid companion, Dorothy (mainly know as Dot), and some long-suffering members of the Melbourne police force, Phryne drives herself around the city, chasing criminals with a pearl-handled pistol.
Miss Phryne is always impeccably dressed and her outfits reflect her energy and independence simultaneously that emphasises her glamorous life. In contrast, Dorothy’s religion, and conservative ideology are reflected in her costumes, composed of fine tweeds and cardigans that don’t exhibit her body parts.
Miss Fisher and Dot’s feminist power are a central
topic on the plot. Phryne is a smart and intelligent lady detective who flirts with Detective Jack simultaneously she has different sexual partners during the development of the crime stories. Dorothy is a devout Catholic young woman who dates Hugh, a Protestant constable who is convinced by her that she should keep her job after marriage. Phryne’s best friend, Mac, is an out lesbian doctor who helps Phryne in cases involving, for example, clandestine abortions and unsafe labour practices in a factory staffed by female employees.
As other recent feminist characters like Jessica Jones, Miss Phryne is a female heroine who occupies the same position a man could occupy, putting women in a central and independent position in the world.
As a huge fan, I cannot recommend this easygoing, well-written, and thought-provoking show highly enough.
Helped by her paid companion, Dorothy (mainly know as Dot), and some long-suffering members of the Melbourne police force, Phryne drives herself around the city, chasing criminals with a pearl-handled pistol.
Miss Phryne is always impeccably dressed and her outfits reflect her energy and independence simultaneously that emphasises her glamorous life. In contrast, Dorothy’s religion, and conservative ideology are reflected in her costumes, composed of fine tweeds and cardigans that don’t exhibit her body parts.
Miss Fisher and Dot’s feminist power are a central
topic on the plot. Phryne is a smart and intelligent lady detective who flirts with Detective Jack simultaneously she has different sexual partners during the development of the crime stories. Dorothy is a devout Catholic young woman who dates Hugh, a Protestant constable who is convinced by her that she should keep her job after marriage. Phryne’s best friend, Mac, is an out lesbian doctor who helps Phryne in cases involving, for example, clandestine abortions and unsafe labour practices in a factory staffed by female employees.
As other recent feminist characters like Jessica Jones, Miss Phryne is a female heroine who occupies the same position a man could occupy, putting women in a central and independent position in the world.
As a huge fan, I cannot recommend this easygoing, well-written, and thought-provoking show highly enough.