Quest for the Bay TV Show
Another case where these particular producers and filmmakers wreck what is a fascinating and intense part of Canadian history by throwing something together quickly to make a buck and capitalize on the popularity of Pioneer Quest. By the third episode, I still wasn't even clear on who the seven men and one woman reliving the trip of the original Yorkmen were. And what's more, I didn't care.
In an attempt to create drama they put them in a boat that was leaking from day one and gave them huge amounts of pemican to eat but not enough basic things like potatoes. And when they tried to trade for these items they made it out like they were "cheating". Guess what. Potatoes, honey, and strawberries were ALL available back then too. Plus, they hardly show any personal diary footage which would have made us care about the participants and then tried to stir up arguments where none existed.
This show is mildly interesting despite the bad filmmaking and I would recommend it in honor of the real Yorkmen and then add your own imagination. And to the eight people who underwent this journey, I say, "you deserved being depicted better for the hardships, some life-threatening, that you went through".
BTW Alanna and Frank Logie show up ONLY for a couple of minutes at the VERY beginning to wave "bye-bye" (and hurl criticism), which is the best thing I can say about this miniseries. I hope this show bombed enough to discourage producers Jamie Brown and Andy Blicque from doing this again. If they aren't going to honor our Canadian pioneers then at least leave them in peace instead of throwing Canadians who DO care into perilous situations while you watch from your recliners and laugh all the way to the bank.
To the viewers: if you can't watch for FREE, skip it!
I hope this helps.
Sincerely, Laura-Lee
