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The BBC has unveiled fresh images from the highly anticipated crime drama series “The Jetty,” offering viewers a tantalising glimpse into the enigmatic lakeside town where arson, a missing persons cold case, and an illicit love triangle converge.
A Complex Web of Intrigue
Written and created by Cat Jones and produced by Firebird Pictures for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, “The Jetty” is a four-part mystery that delves into themes of sexual morality, age of consent, grooming, identity, and memory. Set against the haunting backdrop of a scenic Lancashire Lake-town, the series promises to captivate audiences with its intricate plot lines and compelling characters.
Meet the Cast
The newly released pictures feature an ensemble cast, including:
- Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who, The Cry, The Serpent) as Detective Ember Manning
- Tom Glynn-Carney (House of the Dragon, SAS Rogue Heroes, Dunkirk) as Malachy
- Ruby Stokes (Lockwood & Co., Rocks, Una) as Hannah
- Archie Renaux (The Greatest Beer Run, Shadow and Bone, Romulus) as Hitch
- Laura Marcus (The Great Escaper, Bad Education, The Serpent Queen) as Caitlin
- Bo Bragason (The Ballad of Renegade Nell, The Radleys) as Amy
- Weruche Opia (High Desert, Slumberland, I May Destroy You) as Riz
- Amelia Bullmore (Happy Valley, The Larkins, Scott and Bailey) as Sylvia
Unraveling the Mystery
When a devastating fire strikes a lakeside property, Detective Ember Manning must connect the dots between the blaze, a podcast journalist investigating a cold case, and an illicit love affair involving two underage girls and a man in his twenties. As Ember inches closer to the truth, her own life hangs in the balance, forcing her to reevaluate her past, present, and the town she calls home.
Beyond Crime: A Coming-of-Age Tale
“The Jetty” isn’t just a detective thriller—it’s also a coming-of-age story that grapples with sexual morality, identity, and memory. Set in the wake of the Me Too movement, the series explores the complexities of human relationships and the secrets hidden beneath the surface.
Behind the Scenes
Filming for “The Jetty” has wrapped, and viewers can expect the series to launch soon on BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The show is produced by Firebird Pictures, one of BBC Studios’ owned production labels. Directed by Marialy Rivas and with executive producers including Elizabeth Kilgarriff and Jenna Coleman, “The Jetty” promises to be a gripping addition to the crime drama genre.
