Frontier -

Synopsis:

Frontier is an action-packed historical drama that delves into the fur trade in North America during the late 18th century. Set against the rugged backdrop of a wild and untamed New World, the series portrays the power dynamics, conflicts, and bloody struggle for control of the lucrative fur trade. Ambitious business interests clash with indigenous peoples and independent traders, leading to intense power plays, betrayals, and all-out warfare.

Main Characters:

Declan Harp (Jason Momoa): A part-Irish, part-Cree outlaw trying to breach the Hudson’s Bay Company’s monopoly on the fur trade. He’s driven by a deep-seated vengeance against the Company due to personal reasons.
Lord Benton (Alun Armstrong): The manipulative and power-hungry leader of the Hudson’s Bay Company. He becomes Harp’s primary antagonist.
Michael Smyth (Landon Liboiron): A young Irishman who becomes embroiled in Harp’s rebellious schemes against the Hudson’s Bay Company.
Grace Emberly (Zoe Boyle): A tavern owner with secret ties to Harp and her own ambitions.
Kamenna (Tantoo Cardinal): A powerful Cree matriarch.

Themes:

“Frontier” delves deeply into the themes of colonization, the exploitation of indigenous peoples, and the fierce competition that surrounds commerce and power. It paints a stark picture of ambition, loyalty, and the lengths individuals will go to achieve dominance in an emerging economy.

Rating:

3.5/5 – While “Frontier” was commended for its intense action sequences, captivating portrayal of historical events, and Momoa’s compelling performance, some critics found the storyline at times to be fragmented or lacking depth.