Strange Empire

Synopsis

Set in 1869 Alberta-Montana border country, “Strange Empire” is a Western whose heroes are women. With most of their men gone, and those who remain battling for control, the women struggle to survive, to find their independence, and to build a life in which to thrive and raise families.

First Air Date: 2014-10-06

Last Air Date: 2015-02-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Laurie Finstad-Knizhnik

Networks: CBC Television

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Top Cast

Michelle Creber as Kelly
Cara Gee as Kat Loving
Matreya Scarrwener as Robin
Teach Grant as Franklyn Caze
Eric Keenleyside as Abe Little
Melissa Farman as Dr. Rebecca Blithely
Spencer Drever as Georgie
Aaron Poole as Captain John Slotter
Jesse Moss as Porter
Tantoo Cardinal as Pichette

Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

A fateful meeting in 1869 Alberta-Montana border country leads to tragedy, a struggle for survival and the search for justice and renewal. STRANGE EMPIRE is a Western whose heroes are women. With most of their men gone, and those who remain battling for control, the women struggle to survive, to find their independence, and to build a life in which to thrive and raise families. As the stories of Janestown's citizens unfold we see the clash between a power-hungry father and son and the deep prejudices among races, but also the start of something akin to community in this Wild West. Western stories take civilization as a goal; they begin in blood, and end in the morality of Main Street.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Hunting Party (2014-10-06)

A bloodthirsty massacre leaves a group of women in the hands of a ruthless man who wants to put them to whore.
Ep. 2: Buckskin Princess (2014-10-13)

Isabelle uses powers to attract investors to the mine. Kat's girls end up captured by Slotter.
Ep. 3: Other Powers (2014-10-20)

Slotter discovers that his son has been thieving. Isabelle trades her services for much needed cash. Kat is a witness to the cold blooded murder of a travelling preacher.
Ep. 4: The Whiskey Trader (2014-10-27)

Slotter makes an attempt at hanging two Blackfoot as scapegoats for the massacre, but when the camp turns against her - Kat, ends up on the noose.
Ep. 5: Lonely Hearts (2014-11-03)

Jeremiah is missing and the bounty hunters are still on her trail. Kat turns to Native hallucinogens hoping to find answers.
Ep. 6: Electricity (2014-11-17)

Slotter puts his most brutal man in as sheriff while Kat considers whether she's administering justice or if she's just another ruthless killer.
Ep. 7: The Oath (2014-11-24)

Rebecca believes the only way Thomas will survive is a amputation. The girls spend a night of terror with some cattle rustlers.
Ep. 8: How Far Is Heaven (2014-12-01)

A self-proclaimed prophet from Utah territory sets his eyes on Kelly. Isabelle tries to orchestrate their union to get her hands on the prophet's money.
Ep. 9: The Resistance (2014-12-08)

When the Slotter's miners and Ling's railway workers fight one another to control the mine, the women take sides resulting in loss on both sides.
Ep. 10: The Cage (2015-01-12)

With the mine in ruins, Slotter’s depravity reaches new depths as the camp struggles to save the last surviving miners trapped underground.
Ep. 11: Confession (2015-01-19)

Chase Sloat is hounded by ghosts. The women use his troubled mind to their advantage as the Slotter household turns on itself.
Ep. 12: End Days (2015-01-26)

An army of militia men is hired by Slotter to secure his power in Janestown. Kat goes in search of weapons and makes a plan to take the camp back.
Ep. 13: The Dark Riders (2015-02-02)

The women band together to take Slotter down.