Each episode of Miss Fisher has a different social justice issue at its heart. Often times, these issues concern women specifically. In the very first episode, Miss Fisher takes down a dangerous back alley abortion operation, in additon to exposing a drug trafficking ring and solving a murder. Other complex, underrepresented issues the show takes on include: reproductive rights, contraception, female sex workers, gendered double standards, and LGBTQ issues.
There is always a push for greater diversity in television and film. Much of this happens in front of the camera, but it is equally important behind the camera. Having a person write about something they have never experienced — i.e. being a person of color, a woman, an LGBTQ person, etc. — is never going to be as effective as having people write about identities they themselves have experienced. Watching Miss Fisher, you can tell that it is written by women.
Katyl Burt: “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries” – A show run by women about women’s issues.
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And fyi, I will promote/mention/lobby so long until we will finally watch it in Sunday’s @cupidford watchalong. There is so much sorrow and pain and anger and hurt and emotion in fandom; and A LOT who demand representation; so: “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”.
Great cases, amazing female characters (like EPIC), POC, heck, a doctor who is a lesbian and kisses women and saves the day, modern women, suit!porn, finally, not only 20s kids but middle-aged women, vintage, have I mentioned DIVERSITY?! Interracial relationship, intersex people, homophobia and how law is an ass (actual quote!), fantastic score, have I mentioned the suits and the cape and the gorgeous costumes? Historical heaven! Really, get ready for Post-War I. The car ❤ Gay icon in supporting cast. Written,produced, etc. by women.
And yes, you can still spot your ACD (adaptation) easter eggs.
Why not visit another 221B (Yes, she (!) lives there, problem? And Dr. Mac aka her female companion is an out-and-proud lesbian. It happens. Not every show thinks queer coding and desperately unspoken is pushing the boundries to its limits.) Three series aired so far; it’s based on a book series, the first novel published in 1989 by Kerry Greenwood.
What do you think? Yes or yes 😀 @holmesoverture @artfulkindoforder @simpleanddestructivechemistry @mikabee @nixxie-pic
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