Frequency
Frequency

Frequency

2017TV ShowCanceled2 SeasonsEnglish

Detective Raimy Sullivan is stunned when a voice suddenly crackles through her father’s old, long-broken ham radio – it’s Frank Sullivan, somehow transmitting over the airwaves and through the decades from 1996. Separated by twenty years, father and daughter have reunited on a frequency only they can hear, but can they rewrite the story of their lives without risking everyone they love?

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Jeremy CarverGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

In 2016, detective Raimy Sullivan discovers an old ham radio in her father's attic and miraculously makes contact with her deceased father, Frank Sullivan, in 1996. Through this connection, she inadvertently alters the past, leading to devastating consequences in her present. Now, Raimy and Frank must work across time to fix the timeline and prevent a serial killer's murders, while grappling with the emotional toll their actions take on their family.

Critical Reception

Frequency (2017) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While the premise of a supernatural police procedural with a time-traveling element was intriguing, the execution was often criticized for its convoluted plotlines, underdeveloped characters, and a general lack of originality within the genre. The series struggled to maintain consistent viewership and critical interest throughout its single season.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious time-travel premise and the father-daughter dynamic.
  • Criticized for a confusing narrative that became increasingly difficult to follow.
  • Felt derivative of other shows in the sci-fi and crime genres.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Frequency' were largely unenthusiastic, with many viewers finding the plot convoluted and the character motivations unclear. Some appreciated the attempt at a unique premise, but the majority felt the show failed to deliver a satisfying or coherent story.

Fun Fact

The original pilot episode for 'Frequency' was filmed in 2013 with a different cast and storyline, but was ultimately not picked up by The CW.

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