I, Jack Wright is a new thriller on the BBC (Image: BBC)
Viewers were swift to share their thoughts on the BBC’s latest crime drama. Written by Chris Lang, the celebrated creator behind Unforgotten, Innocent, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, I, Jack Wright is a compelling whodunnit starring 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.”
John Simm and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis star as father and daughter duo Gray and Emily (Image: BBC)
Within minutes of the opening episode airing on BBC One on Sunday, July 12, viewers were flocking to social media to voice their opinions, reports Wales Online.
And it appears they were caught off guard that legendary actor Eve’s character was killed off almost as soon as the opening credits had finished.
One viewer said: “Eddie Shoestring didn’t last long in this,” referencing Eve’s ’80s private detective TV drama Shoestring.
Another remarked: “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.”
John Simm plays Gray Wright in the BBC drama (Image: BBC)
But despite Jack Wright’s swift demise, audiences appeared to embrace the murder mystery, with one viewer remarking: “It’s a bit like Cluedo.”
Another commented: “ooh blimey! Binge time!”
The series was filmed across London, particularly in Holborn and Lincoln’s Inn Fields, as well as Paris and Hertfordshire. The Wright family’s main home, Marston House, was shot at the Mansion House North Mymms Park.
I, Jack Wright initially premiered in April 2025 on UandAlibi before being acquired by the BBC. This means the broadcaster will not only repeat series one, but has also secured series two, which is presently in production.
The debut series consists of six episodes altogether. The first instalment aired on BBC One on Sunday, 12 July, as part of a double bill.
Fans who relished the opening two episodes won’t have long to wait, as episodes three and four will be shown on Monday, 13 July. Episodes five and six are scheduled to broadcast on Sunday, 19 July.
I, Jack Wright airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer