Frost is busy with two cases: smugglers trafficking in rare and endangered species and murder and the naked body of an art teacher discovered in the bedroom of returning vacationers.Frost is busy with two cases: smugglers trafficking in rare and endangered species and murder and the naked body of an art teacher discovered in the bedroom of returning vacationers.Frost is busy with two cases: smugglers trafficking in rare and endangered species and murder and the naked body of an art teacher discovered in the bedroom of returning vacationers.
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Jonny Burt
- Malcolm
- (as Jonathan Burt)
David McKail
- Dr. Mckenzie
- (as David Mckail)
James McKenna
- Sgt. Brady
- (as James Mckenna)
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Did you know
- TriviaDavid Calder and Anton Lesser appeared together in the same episode of Midsomer Murders three years before (s6:e5 Birds of Prey).
- GoofsFrost said it was a crocodile, but based on the blunt nose it was an American alligator.
- Quotes
Insp. Jack Frost: [Seeing the beautiful music teacher coaching fencing in the gym] Miss Haymarsh, is there no end to your talents?
- ConnectionsReferences King Kong (1933)
Featured review
Better than remembered but one of my least favourite 'Frost' episodes
As has been said by me numerous times already, 'A Touch of Frost' is a personal favourite of mine, and one of my favourite shows from the detective/mystery genre. Do have a preference perhaps for the earlier-mid-show episodes over the later ones, but none of the episodes are less than watchable and none do anything to embarrass the show.
So much appeals about 'A Touch of Frost'. Love the mix of comedy (mostly through Frost's snide comments and quips) and dark grit, the tension between rebellious Jack Frost and by-the-book Mullet which has led to some humorous moments, how he interacts with the rest of the staff, the deft mix of one or two cases and Frost's personal life, how Frost solves the cases, the production values, music and of course David Jason in one of his best roles.
There may have been people initially sceptical about whether the show would work, and with Jason (a mainly comedic actor) in a departure from usual in the lead role. Scepticism very quickly evaporated, the first six seasons were top notch with a few not-quite-outstanding-but-still-very-good episodes but most of them being near-perfect to masterpiece. Was not sure initially as to whether the Seasons 7-9 two parters would work, having seen two parters not quite work with 'Lewis' for example, but all three worked brilliantly.
Most of Season 10 was of a very high standard, "Held in Trust" was my personal favourite of the episodes but Jim Sturgess' performance in "Close Encounters" is one of the show's best supporting turns. Was a little let down however by "Hidden Truth", which was still decent and much better than a lot of weaker episodes from other shows but considering the high quality of Seasons 1-9 decent didn't seem quite enough. "Another Life" and "Dancing in the Dark" were very good episodes for Season 11, though neither high points, while Season 12's "Near Death Experience" was outstanding and a standout of the latter season episodes.
On first viewing, "Endangered Species" always struck me as an okay episode with impressive elements but with some things that, compared to the usual high standard of the show, that made it a disappointment. On re-watch, it fared better (the story was easier to follow this time and no longer feel that the murderer is revealed too early due to some nice unexpected twists in the second half) but is nowhere near 'A Touch of Frost' at its best. This said, even the weakest 'Frost' episodes are better than most shows' weakest.
"Endangered Species" could have been better. Frost's romantic subplot, as much as any character development for one of the most interesting post-Morse detectives is to be applauded, added little and struck somewhat of a false chord, and seeing Frost being so uncharacteristically acrimonious for no reason towards Mullet and how he stereotpes people here was a bit of a turn off.
Pacing could have been tightened in places and more suspense wouldn't have gone amiss. Can't be the only person to notice the size inconsistency of the crocodile when discovered and then when it was caught, being bigger when introduced, though this is more of a nit-pick.
As ever, on the other hand, the production values as always are incredibly well done. It matches the dark, gritty tone of the episode beautifully with atmospheric lighting and the stylish way it's shot. The music is haunting without being over-bearing, the theme tune still iconic.
Writing on the most part is taut and thought-provoking, if more serious in tone to usual and with not as much humour, what there is is of that still amusing. The story is mostly absorbing with some clever twists and turns and making the most of a unique idea for 'A Touch of Frost'. The ending made more sense to me on re-watch and even found myself marvelling even more the scene stealing animals and the location of the ending. The second case wasn't quite as interesting, due to less focus on it, but it's still interesting.
Frost is a remarkably well-established character, though this episode is proof that he is far from a saint (never in all honesty was he ever intended to be) and one cannot help love his amusing interaction with the rest of the officers and particularly his chemistry with DS Presley.
Can't fault Jason as Frost, he is simply brilliant in the role as always with not one foot put wrong. All the supporting cast are on point, with a strong turn from Blake Ritson.
On the whole, not one of my favourites and somewhat of a disappointment but still not bad at all. 7/10 Bethany Cox
So much appeals about 'A Touch of Frost'. Love the mix of comedy (mostly through Frost's snide comments and quips) and dark grit, the tension between rebellious Jack Frost and by-the-book Mullet which has led to some humorous moments, how he interacts with the rest of the staff, the deft mix of one or two cases and Frost's personal life, how Frost solves the cases, the production values, music and of course David Jason in one of his best roles.
There may have been people initially sceptical about whether the show would work, and with Jason (a mainly comedic actor) in a departure from usual in the lead role. Scepticism very quickly evaporated, the first six seasons were top notch with a few not-quite-outstanding-but-still-very-good episodes but most of them being near-perfect to masterpiece. Was not sure initially as to whether the Seasons 7-9 two parters would work, having seen two parters not quite work with 'Lewis' for example, but all three worked brilliantly.
Most of Season 10 was of a very high standard, "Held in Trust" was my personal favourite of the episodes but Jim Sturgess' performance in "Close Encounters" is one of the show's best supporting turns. Was a little let down however by "Hidden Truth", which was still decent and much better than a lot of weaker episodes from other shows but considering the high quality of Seasons 1-9 decent didn't seem quite enough. "Another Life" and "Dancing in the Dark" were very good episodes for Season 11, though neither high points, while Season 12's "Near Death Experience" was outstanding and a standout of the latter season episodes.
On first viewing, "Endangered Species" always struck me as an okay episode with impressive elements but with some things that, compared to the usual high standard of the show, that made it a disappointment. On re-watch, it fared better (the story was easier to follow this time and no longer feel that the murderer is revealed too early due to some nice unexpected twists in the second half) but is nowhere near 'A Touch of Frost' at its best. This said, even the weakest 'Frost' episodes are better than most shows' weakest.
"Endangered Species" could have been better. Frost's romantic subplot, as much as any character development for one of the most interesting post-Morse detectives is to be applauded, added little and struck somewhat of a false chord, and seeing Frost being so uncharacteristically acrimonious for no reason towards Mullet and how he stereotpes people here was a bit of a turn off.
Pacing could have been tightened in places and more suspense wouldn't have gone amiss. Can't be the only person to notice the size inconsistency of the crocodile when discovered and then when it was caught, being bigger when introduced, though this is more of a nit-pick.
As ever, on the other hand, the production values as always are incredibly well done. It matches the dark, gritty tone of the episode beautifully with atmospheric lighting and the stylish way it's shot. The music is haunting without being over-bearing, the theme tune still iconic.
Writing on the most part is taut and thought-provoking, if more serious in tone to usual and with not as much humour, what there is is of that still amusing. The story is mostly absorbing with some clever twists and turns and making the most of a unique idea for 'A Touch of Frost'. The ending made more sense to me on re-watch and even found myself marvelling even more the scene stealing animals and the location of the ending. The second case wasn't quite as interesting, due to less focus on it, but it's still interesting.
Frost is a remarkably well-established character, though this episode is proof that he is far from a saint (never in all honesty was he ever intended to be) and one cannot help love his amusing interaction with the rest of the officers and particularly his chemistry with DS Presley.
Can't fault Jason as Frost, he is simply brilliant in the role as always with not one foot put wrong. All the supporting cast are on point, with a strong turn from Blake Ritson.
On the whole, not one of my favourites and somewhat of a disappointment but still not bad at all. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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