I Love Miss Phrynne Fisher!

Essie Davis is the heart and soul of this light but magical roaring 20's murder mystery series. She is gorgeous to look at, assisted by a dazzling wardrobe of period gowns and hats, and plays the role to absolute perfection. It is a very good thing she is so ravishing because she is in every single frame! The plots are a little trite and banal. But typical of the genre (and given the one hour time frame) Phrynne Fisher is more about visual delights (supplied in spades)and the character of the "lady detective" and her familiars than it is about clever dialogue or convoluted plots. I was not prepared to enjoy a murder mystery series set in the dingy suburbs of 1920's Melbourne, but it is a winner and far surpasses similar offerings from British TV. Thank you Essie, I had no idea what a wonderful actress you are: thank you ABC and thank you producers - I won't miss an episode and will grieve when its gone! :)