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A Touch of Frost

1992 – 2010Show15 seasons42 episodes

CrimeDrama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A nostalgic, intriguing drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

15 seasons · 42 episodes · best: S5E4 "No Other Love" 8.6

Episodes

8.0
7.7
7.7
7.7
8.3
7.9
7.9
8.2
8.2
8.1
7.7
8.1
7.6
7.8
8.4

Story

Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.

Feels like

  • British Procedural Drama
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Iconic Detective Character
  • Comfortable Mystery
  • Classic TV Nostalgia
  • Character-Driven Crime
  • Dry Humor
  • Low-Stakes Tension
  • Regional Setting
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics

Cast

24 of 458 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roger Bamford, Paul Harrison, Don Leaver
Written by
R. D. Wingfield, Richard Harris, Michael Russell
Produced by
Don Leaver, Martyn Auty, David Reynolds

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 6, 1992 · April 5, 2010 · Ended

First aired
December 6, 1992
Last aired
April 5, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
15 seasons · 42 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
8 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Crazy Cat Lady, Jurisdiction Friction, Signature Headgear +9

  • Crazy Cat Lady
  • Jurisdiction Friction
  • Signature Headgear
  • Da Chief
  • Throwing the Fight
  • Medal of Dishonor
  • Serial Rapist
  • Murder Makes You Crazy
  • Grief-Induced Split
  • Police Procedural
  • Deus ex Machina
  • Serial Killer

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A Touch of Frost?"

Questions about A Touch of Frost

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Touch of Frost?

BritboxThe RokuThe CWBritBoxPluto TVPlexTubi TV

In the United States, A Touch of Frost streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is A Touch of Frost worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.9).

Which season of A Touch of Frost is best?

Season 15, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 13 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is No Other Love (season 5, episode 4) at 8.6, and the lowest is A Minority of One (season 2, episode 1) at 7.4.

Is A Touch of Frost okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch A Touch of Frost?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will A Touch of Frost make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does A Touch of Frost use?

Crazy Cat LadyJurisdiction FrictionSignature HeadgearDa ChiefThrowing the FightMedal of DishonorSerial RapistMurder Makes You CrazyGrief-Induced SplitPolice ProceduralDeus ex MachinaSerial Killerand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Crazy Cat Lady, Jurisdiction Friction, and Signature Headgear.