THIS IS THE BEST BBC CRIME DRAMA I’VE SEEN IN YEARS! New ‘Faultless’ Murder Mystery From The Writer Behind Unforgotten Lands A Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score Before Most Viewers Have Even Seen It!A major new BBC thriller is already generating enormous buzz—and it hasn’t even had time to build a following. From the acclaimed writer behind Unforgotten, this gripping six-part mystery begins with a shocking death that tears apart a powerful family and exposes a maze of secrets, lies, and hidden agendas. Starring John Simm, the drama has won over critics with its suspenseful storytelling, earning a rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating and prompting some viewers to call it one of the strongest crime dramas in years.

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Unforgotten writer’s propulsive murder mystery to return for Series 2

The Wright family face more secrets, murders and high-stakes drama.

John Simm as Gray in I, Jack Wright

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wn for the hit crime drama Unforgotten, the show stars John Simm and Nikki Amuka-Bird in a gripping tale of family secrets and murder.

Series two picks up after the death of the Wright family patriarch, Jack. The family is thrown into chaos when one of their own is arrested for his murder. As tensions rise over guilt, inheritance, and long-held grudges, new characters arrive, new wills come into play, and more bodies turn up, making for a suspenseful, twist-filled story.

(L-R) Sabrina Bartlett as Bella, John Simm as Gray Wright, James Fleet as Bobby, Gemma Jones as Rose Wright, Zoe Tapper as Georgia Wright, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Emily and Daniel Rigby as John Wright in I, Jack Wright ©UKTV

Aside from Grace star John Simm and Nikki Amuka-Bird (Small Island, The Personal History of David Copperfield, returning cast members include Ruby Ashbourne Serkis (Shardlake), Daniel Rigby (Summerwater) and Harry Lloyd (Prime Target), with Tom Austen (Grantchester) and Zora Bishop (Hijack) joining the ensemble.

Jon East directs the series, produced by Kingsley Hoskins, while Chris Lang and Polly Williams serve as executive producers.

Harry Lloyd as DCI Hector Morgan in I, Jack Wright ©UKTV

After its original 2025 run on U&Alibi and BritBox, I, Jack Wright quickly gained attention for its clever plotting and engaging performances. With series two coming to BBC iPlayer and BBC One, it is set to reach new audiences with another tense, propulsive ride into the darkly tangled world of the Wright family.