John Simm and Nikki Amuka-Bird star in the BBC’s new murder mystery drama I, Jack Wright
BBC viewers were quick to react to the BBC’s new crime drama.
Penned by Chris Lang, the acclaimed writer behind Unforgotten, Innocent, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, I, Jack Wright is a gripping whodunnit featuring Nikki-Amuka Bird, John Simm, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, Zoë Tapper, Percelle Ascott, Harry Lloyd and Liz Kingsman.
A synopsis reads: “I, Jack Wright, is a propulsive whodunnit with family secrets at its core. The apparent death by suicide of high-powered businessman Jack Wright (played by Trevor Eve) sends shockwaves through his family, leaving a mystery that pits greed, loyalty and suspicion against one another.
“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.”
Just minutes into the opening episode on BBC One on Sunday, July 12, fans were taking to social media to have their say.
And it seems they were taken by surprise that legendary actor Eve’s character was killed off no sooner had the opening credits stopped rolling.
One said: “Eddie Shoestring didn’t last long in this,” referring to Eve’s ’80s private detective TV drama Shoestring.
Another commented: “Looked at the cast for #IJackWright and thought ooh, nice! Then one of my favourite actors character was dead in the first 5 minutes! Hopefully there’ll be some flashback scenes.”
But despite Jack Wright’s quick demise, viewers seemed to like the whodunit with one saying: “It’s a bit like Cluedo.” Another said: “ooh blimey! Binge time!”
The drama was shot in London, specifically Holborn and Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Paris, and Hertfordshire. The Wright family’s principal residence, Marston House, was filmed at the Mansion House North Mymms Park.
I, Jack Wright originally launched in April 2025 on UandAlibi before being snapped up by the BBC. This means not only will series one be re-aired by the channel, but they’ve also secured series two, which is currently in production.
The first series comprises six episodes in total. The opening episode launched on BBC One on Sunday, July 12, with a double bill.
Those who enjoyed the opening two episodes won’t face a lengthy wait, as episodes three and four will be broadcast on Monday, 13 July. Episodes five and six are expected to air on Sunday, 19 July.
I, Jack Wright airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
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