Created by Eric Morris and produced by Sam Raimi, this 30 minute sitcom follows the titular Jack Stiles, an American secret agent after the conclusion of the revolutionary war who in 1801 is sent to the fictional island of Palau-Palau in the East Indies to oversee American interests. There he meets the British also-secret agent Emilia Rothschild, where together they protect the island and get up to all kinds of shenanigans. If you've seen Bruce Campbell+ Sam Raimi vehicles before you'll be very familiar with the vibe, other than the setting and period it doesn't bring a lot special to the table. Lots of gender based humour and wacky period figures it features guest characters like Blackbeard, Ben Franklin, and Napoleon (played by Verne Troyer). The whole thing is a farce, and unfortunately a somewhat lame one at that. Airing alongside the similarly produced Cleopatra 2525 (which I've yet to check out), Jack of All Trades was cancelled shortly during the middle of its second season. Not too easy to find, if you're looking for a fun, corny Sam Raimi series I would recommend M. A. N. T. I. S. (it's terrible but a riot), and if you're looking for more Bruce Campbell I quite liked the newish Ash vs Evil Dead series. As for Jack of All Trades, you can likely skip.
Review of Jack of All Trades
