Ep 7. Life is a Cabaret

Life is a Cabaret is the seventh episode of the fourth season of Frankie Drake Mysteries. Set in 1920s Toronto, the show follows private detective Frankie Drake and her team of female colleagues as they solve crimes.

In this episode, Frankie and her team are hired by a former war nurse, Lily Langtree, who believes her fiancé, a prominent jazz musician named Louis Armstrong, has been kidnapped. Despite initially believing it to be a publicity stunt, Frankie decides to take the case and investigate.

As they delve deeper into the case, Frankie and her team discover that Lily's suspicions may be well-founded. They find themselves drawn into Toronto's jazz scene, which is thriving despite prohibition and the rise of organized crime.

The team meets a range of characters from the jazz scene, including Louis Armstrong's manager, a rival jazz musician, and a club owner. They also encounter a police officer who is investigating the same case and is initially dismissive of Frankie and her team's skills.

As the mystery unfolds, Frankie and her team unearth secrets and lies that have been buried for years. They must navigate a dangerous web of deceit and corruption to find out what has happened to Louis Armstrong.

Throughout the episode, the audience is treated to a range of musical performances, from jazz standards to original compositions. The music adds to the atmosphere of 1920s Toronto and helps to bring the world of the show to life.

As the investigation comes to a head, Frankie and her team must race against time to save Louis Armstrong's life and expose those responsible for the kidnappings. The episode ends with a dramatic showdown that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, Life is a Cabaret is a thrilling episode of Frankie Drake Mysteries that showcases the show's strengths: the chemistry between its actors, the attention to historical detail, and the engaging mysteries that keep audiences coming back for more.