Five years into the reign of John Thaw as Inspector Morse, ITV decided to treat viewers with another detective series. Unfortunately, David Jason can't cut it as a policeman. He is just far too short to be remotely convincing as a man who must have presumably joined the force in the 1950s or 1960s. I also think that, as an actor far better known for comedy work, he tries too hard in this series to play serious (he is simply better at comedy). A Touch of Frost also lacks the attractive locations which were a staple of Inspector Morse, resulting in it being far more dreary to look at. Some may argue that makes it more realistic, but I would recommend Between the Lines or Spender if viewers want to see gritty series' of that kind.
To summarize, I would have to say that A Touch of Frost, while not being an utterly terrible series, fails to reach the standard to match the best series' in the genre of police drama. The main problem, as I have previously stated, is with the lead actor. Had they cast another actor, instead of casting the big name comedy star desperate to prove he can cut it in the drama stakes, this series might have stood a better chance.
To summarize, I would have to say that A Touch of Frost, while not being an utterly terrible series, fails to reach the standard to match the best series' in the genre of police drama. The main problem, as I have previously stated, is with the lead actor. Had they cast another actor, instead of casting the big name comedy star desperate to prove he can cut it in the drama stakes, this series might have stood a better chance.