A Touch of Frost

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, A Touch of Frost is available in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel and The CW right now. 15 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 77 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. David Jason leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Start it on Britbox Apple TV Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, A Touch of Frost earns its spot. A Touch of Frost treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. 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. The writing gets a boost from David Jason and David McKail, who sell every scene they're in. The series ran for 15 seasons (1992–2010), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. A Touch of Frost is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, A Touch of Frost delivers. Grace is the obvious comparison, but A Touch of Frost earns its own place alongside it. 15 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. David Jason anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

A Touch of Frost wrapped up in 2010, created by Roger Bamford — and 15 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.