Although there are lots of TV detectives (some very compulsive watching too) and feature length episodes are nothing new (as epitomized by Colombo), there is something compelling about Frost. The stories are usually pretty good and never light, fluffy or jokey, the supporting cast is great as well (including some future star names like Damien Lewis and Marc Warren), but the real star is of course Sir David Jason. He brings a certain charm and empathy to the role and even if the story might start to drag (which occasionally happens) he is never anything less than watchable. His witticisms, magnetism, inspired insight and occasional screw ups just add hugely to fleshing out the character. His acting is also superb and despite the baggage he brought as 'Del Boy' from his other much loved tv incarnation, it is a testament to his skill that you quickly forget that this is actually the same actor.
The scripts vary from the excellent to the ok, but that doesn't matter as watching the interaction of the characters throughout each series is just as compelling.
A terrific TV series that still stands up 30 years after it was first shown.
The scripts vary from the excellent to the ok, but that doesn't matter as watching the interaction of the characters throughout each series is just as compelling.
A terrific TV series that still stands up 30 years after it was first shown.