Ep 1. Appropriate Adults

A Touch of Frost is a crime drama television series that features detective inspector Jack Frost, played by David Jason. In season 3 episode 1, titled "Appropriate Adults," the episode opens with the gruesome murder of a young woman in a quiet village. Frost and his new partner, detective constable Clive Barnard, arrive on the scene and quickly discover that the victim was pregnant and that her fiancé is missing.

The investigation takes Frost and Barnard to the victim's family home where they are met with suspicion and hostility from her parents. Frost soon learns that the victim's mother suffers from a mental illness and that her father is a convicted paedophile. The parents' behaviour raises questions about their involvement in their daughter's murder, and Frost sets out to find concrete evidence to prove their guilt.

Meanwhile, Frost's personal life is in turmoil as he struggles to come to terms with his wife's infidelity and seek comfort in a new relationship. However, his focus on the murder case begins to consume him, and the pressure to solve the crime becomes overwhelming as the evidence begins to point towards a suspect with a disturbing past.

As Frost and Barnard delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of lies and secrets that lead them to unexpected places. The use of appropriate adults for vulnerable witnesses comes to the forefront during the investigation, creating tension between Frost and his superiors. The case becomes a race against time, and the stakes are raised as more lives hang in the balance.

This gripping episode of A Touch of Frost combines complex character development with a chilling murder mystery and highlights the importance of the appropriate adult in the criminal justice system. The acting is superb, with David Jason portraying Frost's vulnerability and determination in equal measure as he navigates the rocky waters of the case and his personal life. The writing and direction are top-notch, keeping the audience guessing until the very end. If you're a fan of crime dramas, A Touch of Frost is a must-see series, and season 3 episode 1 is a standout episode.