A thrilling whodunnit premiered on the BBC at the weekend, and viewers are already hooked
BBC viewers are already loving a mystery series that aired at the weekend.
Six-part mystery series I, Jack Wright is written by Chris Lang, who is known for his work on Unforgotten, Innocent, and The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe.
The drama first debuted in April 2025 on U&Alibi, but has now been acquired by the BBC. Season one is currently being re-aired by the broadcaster, with season two also expected to air on BBC One.
I, Jack Wright has been described as a “propulsive whodunnit” with family secrets at its core.
“The apparent death by suicide of high-powered businessman Jack Wright sends shockwaves through his family, leaving a mystery that pits greed, loyalty and suspicion against one another,” reads the official synopsis.
“As his many wives and children fight over the remains of his estate, a dogged police detective investigates – and uncovers the shocking truth about this well-heeled clan.”
The series features a stacked cast, including John Simm, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Gemma Jones, Zoë Tapper, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Harry Lloyd, Liz Kingsman, Percelle Ascott, and Niamh Cusack.
I, Jack Wright premiered on BBC One on Sunday (July 12), with another instalment airing on Monday night (July 13). However, most viewers had already binged the entire series by the time the second episode was broadcast live.
Sharing their delight on X (formerly Twitter), one person wrote: “Already binged this. Simm is excellent, as are [the] rest of the cast. Oh but I do hate it when rich, entitled people call Josh, Joshy!”
Another added: “We binged the lot and loved it all!! Such messy lives, red herrings galore and blind endings! Money certainly doesn’t bring happiness with that lot! Loved it all!”
A third said: “There has to be another series of #IJackWright. We binged watched the lot, absolutely superb,” while someone else noted: “Watched this on alibi when it first aired. Liked it. Watching it again in anticipation for S2.”
After the drama first aired last year, fans were quick to describe it as “faultless”, and a “cut above the rest”.
Sue Deeks, Head of Scripted Pre-buy Acquisitions at the BBC, previously said in a statement: “I, Jack Wright is a terrific family thriller. Full of enjoyable performances, with really clever twists and turns, it is simply pure entertainment.”
Polly Williams, Executive Producer at Federation Stories, added: “I, Jack Wright is a riotous, pacey treat and we are so thrilled that series one and two will air on the BBC.
“Dysfunctional families are endlessly fascinating, and in I, Jack Wright, Chris has created an unforgettable crew whom we hope audiences will be appalled, moved, and surprised by.”
I, Jack Wright is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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