‘Faultless’ BBC drama hailed a ‘cut above the rest’ by fans as they binge series
Viewers were quick to praise new mystery drama I, Jack Wright, as it made its debut on BBC One
John Simm stars in a new mystery drama (Image: BBC/Federation UK/Matt Towers)
BBC viewers have already fallen for a gripping mystery series that made its debut on the channel at the weekend. The six-part series I, Jack Wright is penned by Chris Lang, who is best known for his work on Unforgotten, Innocent, and The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe. The drama originally launched in April 2025 on U&Alibi, before being acquired by the BBC. Season one is currently being broadcast again by the corporation, with season two also anticipated to land on BBC One.
I, Jack Wright has been described as a “propulsive whodunnit” with family secrets at its heart. “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. 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,” reads the official synopsis.
I, Jack Wright has premiered on the BBC (Image: BBC/UKTV/ Des Willie)
The show boasts an impressive ensemble 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 made its BBC One debut on Sunday (July 12), with a further episode airing on Monday evening (July 13). However, the majority of viewers had already binged-watched the entire series before the second episode was broadcast live.
Expressing their enthusiasm on X (formerly Twitter), one viewer posted: “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 contributed: “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 remarked: “There has to be another series of #IJackWright. We binged watched the lot, absolutely superb,” while another observer pointed out: “Watched this on alibi when it first aired. Liked it. Watching it again in anticipation for S2.”
BBC viewers have already binged the entire series (Image: BBC/Federation UK/Des Willie)
Following the drama’s initial broadcast last year, viewers 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 stated: “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.”
