Frontier

In 18th-century North America, Frontier follows the violent contest over the fur trade as rival trappers, company agents and settlers push into contested wilderness. Jason Momoa plays Declan Harp, an outlaw with a personal vendetta against the Hudson's Bay Company, using raids and uneasy alliances to undermine corporate control. Young men like Michael Smyth arrive chasing profit, while officials, merchants and Indigenous leaders shape shifting alliances and betrayals. The show mixes pitched action and political maneuvering, with characters forced to weigh survival, honor and revenge amid harsh winters, trading forts and the lawless margins of empire. Supporting figures like Sokanon and Grace Emberly complicate loyalties, showing cultural and economic friction.

Premiered in 2016, Frontier was created by Peter Blackie, Rob Blackie and Brad Peyton, and stars Jason Momoa as its lead. Filmed largely in Canada, production emphasized authentic-looking forts, wilderness locations and period detail to evoke the brutal, competitive atmosphere of the fur trade.

The series didn’t sweep major international awards, but it did receive attention within Canadian television circles, garnering nominations in several industry categories. Critics and guild panels highlighted its production values, costume and stunt work, even as opinions varied on pacing and writing across seasons.

Frontier contributed to a renewed interest in grittier, historically grounded streaming dramas and helped broaden Jason Momoa’s profile beyond fantasy roles. Fans cite memorable fight sequences, rugged visuals and a darker take on colonial-era storytelling; the show has been discussed among audiences looking for violent, morally messy period pieces.

Critical and audience response was mixed to positive, reflected in a 6.82/10 viewer average from 325 votes. Reviewers praised lead performances, atmosphere and set design, while noting uneven plotting and repetitive arcs at times. Recurring themes include imperial commerce versus local autonomy, the corrosive effects of greed, and the complex intersections of culture, violence and survival.