New BBC series from the writer behind Unforgotten hailed ‘faultless’ by viewers
A murder mystery drama from Unforgotten writer Chris Lang, starring Nikki Amuka-Bird and John Simm, is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer
I, Jack Wright, first debuted in April 2025 on U&Alibi but is new to BBC(Image: BBC)
A gripping murder mystery is heading to BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
I, Jack Wright, featuring Nikki Amuka-Bird and John Simm, has been hailed as a “terrific family thriller” packed with unexpected twists and turns.
Penned by Chris Lang, the writer behind Unforgotten, Innocent, The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, I, Jack Wright originally launched in April 2025 on UandAlibi before being snapped up by the BBC.
This means not only will the first series be reshown on the channel, but a second series – currently in production – has also been secured.
The compelling whodunnit centres on the explosive aftermath facing a wealthy family following the sudden and suspicious death of patriarch Jack Wright, reports The Mirror.
Nikki Amuka-Bird as Sally Wright in I, Jack Wright(Image: BBC)
An official synopsis states: “I, Jack Wright, is 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.
“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 six-part drama boasts a cast including Nikki Amuka-Bird, John Simm, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, Zoë Tapper, Percelle Ascott, Harry Lloyd and Liz Kingsman.
I, Jack Wright launches on BBC One on Sunday, 12 July, at 9:15pm with a double bill, as episodes one and two air back to back. Viewers who have already seen the series on UandAlibi have described it as “faultless” and “suspenseful.”
John Simm stars as Gray Wright in I, Jack Wright (Image: BBC)
The programme boasts a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with one critic noting: “Finally a thoroughly excellent story, told with sharpness and high tension… and at no point did any character have me yelling ‘no-one acts that way! Why would you do that?!’ – the way 98% of modern drama does.
“Every character consistent, true to their own story. Right up to the last moment. Great stuff.”
I, Jack Wright, starts on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday, July 12 at 9:15pm.