A School of Fishers: 'Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries' and the Lineage of a Franchise

The latest instalment in an internationally beloved franchise about a stylish female detective illuminates not just the risks and rewards of producing successive titles, but also the production nous required to keep both creators and consumers happy. In conversation with showrunners Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox, Elizabeth Flux delves into the ABC's original Miss Fisher series, its Channel Seven spin-off, the feature film in the works and whatever else may lie in store.

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