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Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery

Name: Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery
Director: Mark Jean
Released: 2018
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2018

TV-PG

Director

Mark Jean

Runtime

84 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery is a conventional mystery that sticks to traditional genre formulas. The narrative centers on individual problem-solving within a close-knit community, following the standard expectations of TV-movie procedurals. While the film features a strong female lead, it does not challenge traditional gender roles or patriarchal structures. Instead, it upholds a restorative justice framework typical of cozy mysteries. The production does not explore multi-layered character studies or disrupt social norms, focusing instead on traditional values centered around property and social order.

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Category Breakdown

Does Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional structure that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender, with no LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-traditional identities.

How does Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery portray gender?

Fair

Shannon Hughes is a strong female lead who drives the investigation, but her role fits the typical cozy mystery archetype focused on solving problems within the community.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery?

Limited

The story is set in a small town that follows traditional Western clichés without showcasing a diverse mix of races or ethnicities.

How does Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes themes of charity and preserving history, which align with traditional Western values, focusing on community stability rather than critiquing institutions.

Does Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or hidden disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Includes a strong female protagonist who leads the investigation.
Highlights positive community themes through charity and restorative projects.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender characters.
Does not show significant racial or ethnic diversity among its characters.
Fails to include characters with visible or hidden disabilities.
Depends on traditional Western values without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Shannon Hughes has taken on a charity project renovating a grand old Victorian mansion. When a local banker is found murdered inside, Shannon must dust off the clues and cement the truth before her renovation becomes a demolition.

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