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I wasn't sure what to expect from this new series but I'm really enjoying it.
Victoria is a writer of mysteries and her writing is losing its edge. Darby is a police officer who wants to become a detective. Mother and daughter duo, Victoria (Lea Thompson) and Darby (Stacey Farber) start working together to solve crimes and in doing so, begin to mend their fractious relationship.
Although Victoria and Darby don't have a good relationship in the beginning, as the series progresses you can see them starting to realize they are a little too much alike and both need to give a little if they are going to be able to live and work together.
The episodes have been entertaining so far with a combination of humour (thank you Lea Thompson) and drama and the storyline moves at a good pace. All in all, a very likeable series.
Victoria is a writer of mysteries and her writing is losing its edge. Darby is a police officer who wants to become a detective. Mother and daughter duo, Victoria (Lea Thompson) and Darby (Stacey Farber) start working together to solve crimes and in doing so, begin to mend their fractious relationship.
Although Victoria and Darby don't have a good relationship in the beginning, as the series progresses you can see them starting to realize they are a little too much alike and both need to give a little if they are going to be able to live and work together.
The episodes have been entertaining so far with a combination of humour (thank you Lea Thompson) and drama and the storyline moves at a good pace. All in all, a very likeable series.
- gdcampbell-21474
- 11 de mar. de 2023
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It was good. I can't believe they cancelled it really did have great potential. The networks are playing with us. Each time we like something it's cancelled, The Gourmet Detective, Crossword Mysteries, Curious Caterer, Mystery 101, shall I go on? MatchMaker Mysteries and Picture Perfect were not even given a chance, not to mention Morning Show Mysteries! So many great shows and they cancel them. I thought with streaming competition we could have more flexibility in the stats these Executives seem to say they use when really they use a dartboard and their personal interests! Let's give us a chance and give the shows more of a chance!!!
- Fun1988
- 27 de dez. de 2024
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I like the quick moving detective work between Darby and Victoria, and rubbing each other the wrong way seems to inspire them to discover the hidden truth,....buuuut...
Darby seems too entitled for my taste in her dealings with her mother. She almost seems irrational in her anger, and ungrateful for Victoria's help, financially and in the sleuth work. I wish the writers would create a bit more balance in Darby's character.
I like yesterday's episode BTW, because I can relate to it from my own experience. I develop Android apps, and I'm always careful to have well hidden backups of my code and to keep my home address private. I scratch my head when someone like the developers in this program do not take these precautions. It's their livelihood!
Darby seems too entitled for my taste in her dealings with her mother. She almost seems irrational in her anger, and ungrateful for Victoria's help, financially and in the sleuth work. I wish the writers would create a bit more balance in Darby's character.
I like yesterday's episode BTW, because I can relate to it from my own experience. I develop Android apps, and I'm always careful to have well hidden backups of my code and to keep my home address private. I scratch my head when someone like the developers in this program do not take these precautions. It's their livelihood!
- Rich_Dee
- 25 de fev. de 2023
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Saw the first 2 episodes. It's a crime show with decent amount of comedy and a bit of drama, it's lighthearted.
The 2 main characters and crime solvers are a mother and daughter so it's a bit of an unusual dynamic duo. I like these 2 characters and the good actresses are why I will give the show a chance, the only other recurring characters so far are 2 gay men in very minor roles, they are very cliche and stereotypical. There is also a potential love interest ex boyfriend doctor not sure if he will be a regular.
The crime cases so far have been rather bland but I will give the show a chance.
The 2 main characters and crime solvers are a mother and daughter so it's a bit of an unusual dynamic duo. I like these 2 characters and the good actresses are why I will give the show a chance, the only other recurring characters so far are 2 gay men in very minor roles, they are very cliche and stereotypical. There is also a potential love interest ex boyfriend doctor not sure if he will be a regular.
The crime cases so far have been rather bland but I will give the show a chance.
- allcelebritiesarebald
- 17 de fev. de 2023
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All Darby Spencer (Stacey Farber) wants to do is to follow her late father's footsteps and be a good police detective. She quits the police force in frustration after an undeserved reprimand. She breaks up with her cheating boyfriend and moves out. She visits her famous mystery writer mother Victoria Spencer (Lea Thompson). She's not a happy camper. There are abandonment issues. When a friend gets falsely accused, the two women join forces to solve the case. They form the Spencer Sisters Detective Agency solving various cases.
Stacey Farber and Lea Thompson are both great fun actresses. There is good chemistry between them. The rest of this Canadian show is a bit janky. The overall production is not at a good level. Still, these two leads give it the old college try and comes up with some fun. It lasted for only one season.
Stacey Farber and Lea Thompson are both great fun actresses. There is good chemistry between them. The rest of this Canadian show is a bit janky. The overall production is not at a good level. Still, these two leads give it the old college try and comes up with some fun. It lasted for only one season.
- SnoopyStyle
- 5 de ago. de 2024
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I really liked how this series took off. There is a real odd couple quality to Victoria and Darby, that is quite refreshing.
The mysteries are often easy to solve, given the facts surface with each clue.
With each episode, there is a growing respect from Darby for her mother and the people surrounding them. The more she has been with Victoria, the more it seems their bond deepens. By the end of the season, we see how much Darby does care for Victoria.
We should probably get to know more about the supporting cast. I am just not sure how it should be handled. The character dynamics seems to be OK for now.
I look forward to what the next season may bring.
The mysteries are often easy to solve, given the facts surface with each clue.
With each episode, there is a growing respect from Darby for her mother and the people surrounding them. The more she has been with Victoria, the more it seems their bond deepens. By the end of the season, we see how much Darby does care for Victoria.
We should probably get to know more about the supporting cast. I am just not sure how it should be handled. The character dynamics seems to be OK for now.
I look forward to what the next season may bring.
- cin_kong
- 21 de abr. de 2023
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So maybe this isn't 9 stars but giving it a boost. It's a good show! Leads are great actresses and story is engaging. Wish it had been given another season or too. Just found this Hallmark channel. :(
The mother daughter story draws you in and the mysteries are interesting enough that you can't always solve the case immediately. The twists keep you engaged with some great love triangle sub plots.
Could the acting be better on side characters sure... But the main cast really works hard to make up for it and the writing is good so you can forgive it. Only other improvement that could be made is the sister jokes do get a little tired after awhile. I mean... Why not just lean into the mother daughter plot and name it The Spenser Women or Spenser detective agency...
The mother daughter story draws you in and the mysteries are interesting enough that you can't always solve the case immediately. The twists keep you engaged with some great love triangle sub plots.
Could the acting be better on side characters sure... But the main cast really works hard to make up for it and the writing is good so you can forgive it. Only other improvement that could be made is the sister jokes do get a little tired after awhile. I mean... Why not just lean into the mother daughter plot and name it The Spenser Women or Spenser detective agency...
- eilinora
- 2 de jan. de 2025
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Murder She Wrote.. It is not!
Feels like simple fluff,where the crime gets figured out before it even starts.. The clues oddly just fall in their lap,it's all too easy(Scooby-Doo)gave us more to figure out! Lol.
I agree with others the title is an odd choice,despite it being a failed attempt comedic-wise.
It's full of clichés,plot holes & more! As mentioned,fluff.
Not saying it's the worse tv show,however don't feel this will be a long-lasting series.
It was cast ok decent & acting ok,plus above-average cinematography.
The dynamic between daughter and mom,seem a bit far fetched.. Not sure if it's Lea trying too hard in her acting,working at recapturing her youth & so forth.
Also.. Why is the daughter so bitter and full of angst,she just seems a bit entitled yet so does mom.
Worth a watch but,don't expect quality either.
Feels like simple fluff,where the crime gets figured out before it even starts.. The clues oddly just fall in their lap,it's all too easy(Scooby-Doo)gave us more to figure out! Lol.
I agree with others the title is an odd choice,despite it being a failed attempt comedic-wise.
It's full of clichés,plot holes & more! As mentioned,fluff.
Not saying it's the worse tv show,however don't feel this will be a long-lasting series.
It was cast ok decent & acting ok,plus above-average cinematography.
The dynamic between daughter and mom,seem a bit far fetched.. Not sure if it's Lea trying too hard in her acting,working at recapturing her youth & so forth.
Also.. Why is the daughter so bitter and full of angst,she just seems a bit entitled yet so does mom.
Worth a watch but,don't expect quality either.
- ts-0000
- 18 de out. de 2023
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I'll preface that all Hallmark films and series require suspending disbelief, although the extent this is required can be quite varied. And Hallmark stuff ain't exactly David Lynch so the need to ignore things doesn't really enhance the overall experience.
With that said, this series requires a massive and continuous amount of suspending disbelief. And at some point it just sort of ruined most of the fun I was otherwise having with this show.
For example, the mom is continually doing insane and seemingly impulsive (or charitably, not thought out) things such as deciding to impersonate a doctor in a hospital to maybe help them get some info for a case. Did I mention that a) they loudly discuss this non-plan in the hospital and b) the daughters love interest is a doctor there?
Just stuff like this. Continuously. For seemingly the entirely of every 43 minute episode.
Some aspects of the scripts are decent, but aforementioned eye rolling situations makes it all feel sloppy and lazy.
With that said, this series requires a massive and continuous amount of suspending disbelief. And at some point it just sort of ruined most of the fun I was otherwise having with this show.
For example, the mom is continually doing insane and seemingly impulsive (or charitably, not thought out) things such as deciding to impersonate a doctor in a hospital to maybe help them get some info for a case. Did I mention that a) they loudly discuss this non-plan in the hospital and b) the daughters love interest is a doctor there?
Just stuff like this. Continuously. For seemingly the entirely of every 43 minute episode.
Some aspects of the scripts are decent, but aforementioned eye rolling situations makes it all feel sloppy and lazy.
- sneedposter
- 31 de dez. de 2024
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Love this series and the cast. Binge watching this currently and am not disappointed....in fact I am thrilled! Don't drop this show....please!
CW has notoriously catered to the young which is wonderful but you have been neglecting the parents, aunts and uncles of the young!
Mysteries like this without all the blood and gore are also a rarity but much appreciated. This program thankfully doesn't give me nightmares!
I personally hope this is a new long term trend for the CW. You will have a permanent fan in me and others like minded. You can't go wrong with these stars! Keep up the great work!
CW has notoriously catered to the young which is wonderful but you have been neglecting the parents, aunts and uncles of the young!
Mysteries like this without all the blood and gore are also a rarity but much appreciated. This program thankfully doesn't give me nightmares!
I personally hope this is a new long term trend for the CW. You will have a permanent fan in me and others like minded. You can't go wrong with these stars! Keep up the great work!
- cyaharvey
- 9 de fev. de 2024
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What's with the title - The Spencer Sisters, when it's a mom and daughter? I'm a fan of both lead ladies, but whoever came up with the name just makes the show cringeworthy and makes it feel like it's a mid-life crisis show specifically for Lea Thompson. Plus there's zero suspense or thrills that aren't cliched from every other similar TV show, and all attempts at humor are misfires. This show is another example of embarrassing Canadian productions and their lack of originality. Although the pilot was decent, every episode after that is basically boring and unwatchable, and done over many times before, and better.
- Top_Dawg_Critic
- 17 de fev. de 2023
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I just happen to stumble across this little show. And now I am sitting here binging . It's a light hearted little detective series featuring a mother and daughter duo. I love Lea Thompson. It reminds me a bit of a Hallmarkish detective series. After a couple of episodes, I have become very invested in these characters. The town setting charming. There is a cast of interesting supportive characters. I am waiting to see what happens with the daughter's romantic life in particular with her ex. The mom's character is well played. I can think of several people who could relate to this relationship between the two. I hope this series continues.
- bamadeb
- 4 de nov. de 2023
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Always been a huge fan of Lea and that is what made me interested in the show. It's not groundbreaking; but it is a good show. Unlike some shows today, you can have a laugh and not have someone pushing an agenda in your face. There is a little friction between mother and daughter (so that makes the show more realistic based on my daughter and her Mother). It is not going to win any major awards probably; but sometimes you just need a little escape from all the crazy things going on in your world. It is kind of like reading a science fiction book.... you know it is not reality; but that is what you are escaping from, right?
- kjohn-74264
- 17 de out. de 2023
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It's nice to see another show set in Canada, and the actresses playing the lead roles are great. However, I don't really care for the "sisters" thing. Surely they could have come up with something better. Sure, its a cute running gag, but as a title it's misleading. And I don't like the mother at all. Nothing against Lea, but she has zero regard to her daughter's feelings and concerns. The last episode I watched she did say nice things to her at the end, but I'll bet that will be forgotten next episode.
My other ussue with the show is them calling themselves private investigators. A license is required in whatever province you work in. Why has the cop friend never mentioned that?
My other ussue with the show is them calling themselves private investigators. A license is required in whatever province you work in. Why has the cop friend never mentioned that?
- nancipattenden
- 4 de mar. de 2023
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Love this show mystery and fun. Wish I would've found it earlier. I like all the characters and the actresses. Wish there was more seasons I would watch several more. I binge watched this one in three days. Hope to find more like it. I hate when I find a show too late. Seems like too many shows get cancelled just because nobody knows about them. I got sucked in from the first episode and couldn't stop watching. They are fun to watch solve mysteries and the difference in personalities makes it fun. Hoping some mobile will pick this back up and they do more seasons on Hallmark or which ever network has space to add this show.
- jillsebay
- 5 de jun. de 2025
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- lenwenzellw
- 12 de mai. de 2023
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This is a copycat of the series Garage Sale Mystery with one of my favorite, Lea Thompson. But poor Lea is 60 years old now in this and it shows! No more Amanda Jones from Some Kind of Wonderful!
In Garage Sale Mystery the show runs for one hour and a half and for the Spencer Sisters, only 45 minutes... And no beautiful Lori Loughlin...
Yes it's a canadian production and again supposed to take place in USA... Worth the watch? Only a few episodes. There is no real continuity in the show, those ladies solving a different crime on every episode...
Better watch old Mannix, Hawaii 5-0, Kojak or any 45 (50 then) minutes shows.
In Garage Sale Mystery the show runs for one hour and a half and for the Spencer Sisters, only 45 minutes... And no beautiful Lori Loughlin...
Yes it's a canadian production and again supposed to take place in USA... Worth the watch? Only a few episodes. There is no real continuity in the show, those ladies solving a different crime on every episode...
Better watch old Mannix, Hawaii 5-0, Kojak or any 45 (50 then) minutes shows.
- jmbegin-12905
- 19 de ago. de 2024
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