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(More customer reviews)If you are reading a review of A Touch of Frost Seasons 9 & 10, I believe it is safe to say that you are familiar with the character of Detective Inspector Jack Frost, played once again by the delightful Sir David Jason. Since I am married to an expat, there are a few dates that we have marked on the calendar: our Anniversary, Guy Fawkes Night (For Her), the Boston Tea Party (For Me) and the DVD-pre order's of anything involving A Touch of Frost or David Jason. No sooner did Seasons 9 & 10 arrive did I have to guess what would be on the TV the next three nights.
Packed onto 3 DVD's are a total of 4 episodes, including a two parter which covers Season 9. Jason continues to play Jack Frost effortlessly. Frost's curmudgeonly, passionate and sometimes improper methods continue to lead Frost to success. For those familiar with the series, it is interesting to note that Frost's supervisor, Mullet, has finally realized that Frost is more of an asset than a hindrance. The internal strife between conformity and non-conformity that has been played as a subplot by Frost and Mullet through the years has been shifted to a Frost/Mullet versus outside police management story. It is nice to see that the storyline change to reflect the dynamics between these two characters.
The strongest episode is Hidden Truth. Followed by Mistaken Identity and Close Encounters. One reason I have always enjoyed British crime shows is because the procedures and methods are somewhat alien to US viewers. This difference, at least to me, allows for a greater suspension of disbelief. I can not stand to watch CSI: Albuquerque or any of its 24 manifestations. I do enjoy Frost. Of course, a review written by someone on the other side of the pond might have the exact opposite reaction and tend to think that Frost is "rubbish"!
One thing Frost used to stay away from was the blathering CSI doublespeak which permeates every episode of this aforementioned title. You know it when you hear it...two forensic specialists explaining to each other ad nauseam about a scientific fact they both already know but feel the need to state anyway. Guy 1: "Hey, Blood". Guy 2: "You know blood type is determined by the presence of antigens on the surface of red blood cells". Guy 1 {Nods in Agreement}. This popped up a couple times more than usual, but for Frost's sake, I will let it slide.
Seasons 9 & 10 are presented in anamorphic widescreen with a fairly nice transfer considering the PAL to NSTC conversion. Don't look for any extras, which would be nice someday, but do look for David Jason's brother making a reappearance as Trigg. I know we are a couple years behind the UK on Frost titles, so I can guarantee there is at least one more Season looking for a spot on our shelf.
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A Touch of Frost is one of Britain’s most successful detective series and stars award-winning actor David Jason as Detective Inspector Jack Frost, a policeman with a knack for attracting trouble. Set in the dreary town of Denton, Frost approaches each case with his characteristic dry wit and a sense of moral justice. A Touch of Frost Seasons 9 and 10 include:
Season 9
Mistaken Identity, Parts 1 and 2
Jack’s got a new love interest. A body with no identification is found in a local reservoir. The investigation of a brutal murder of a couple leads to a worker in their home.
Season 10
Hidden Truth – Jack misplaces his winning lottery ticket. A murder witness is holed up in secrecy until a hit-man hired to eliminate her finds the safe house. Frost is determined to expose a traitor among the ranks.
Close Encounters – Did aliens kill a security guard at Denton Quarry? With newborn in tow, Detective Sergeant Hazel Wallace helps Frost investigate a string of burglaries. The father of a missing child gives police an unconvincing alibi.
Held in Trust– Frost dreads a potential promotion to a desk job. When a child disappears, is it a case of foul play or runaway? A child molester is on the loose in Denton.
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