PBS Starring Kate Phillips & Stuart Martin
When Eliza Scarlet's father is brought to his detective agency dead, she decides to continue his legacy by solving cases. In the 1850's, however, it is daunting for women to even prove that they are equal to men in intellect and ability. Her childhood friend and her father's mentee, Inspector William Wellington, aka the Duke, finds Eliza annoying and challenging. Before long the two, reluctantly, find themselves working together to solve cases.
I like Eliza's wittiness and her determination. The shows are entertaining and well-produced. I, however, did not like how the producers had to include a nontraditional lifestyle.
Not recommended for children. For teens, proceed with extreme caution. See warnings.
To discuss/Warnings: drinking, whoring mentioned, Eliza's investor is a homosexual (the 2nd episode -"The Woman in Red" reveals his preferences) and is in every episode-sometimes his lifestyle surfaces in conversation), violence/murder, one episode a couple is having an affair-nothing is shown-confessed verbally, To discuss- women's suffrage--very interesting piece of history is revealed well through this show
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