Fans of the acclaimed series Happy Valley have a new must-watch crime thriller on BBC iPlayer. The Jetty, starring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning, is a gripping and complex drama that delves into a web of secrets in a small rural town.
Plot and Premise
Detective Ember Manning, played by Coleman, investigates a series of interconnected events: a blaze at a holiday cottage, a cold case disappearance being examined by a podcast journalist, and an unlawful love triangle involving a man in his twenties and two underage girls. As she digs deeper, she must also confront her own mysterious past.
Outstanding Cast
The 2024 limited series boasts an exceptional cast. Amelia Bullmore, who won best supporting actress at the Crime Thriller Awards for her role in Scott and Bailey, delivers a powerful performance. Tom Glynn-Carney, known for The King and Dunkirk, plays Malachy, Ember's ex-lover and a morally ambiguous figure whose intentions she must scrutinize.
Critical and Audience Reception
Writer Cat Jones created this award-winning drama as her debut television project. One viewer on IMDB praised the series for tackling important issues about women's lives, noting that it presents uncomfortable truths with an absorbing story. Another called it a gripping drama that feels unexpectedly hopeful, with outstanding acting from Jenna Coleman and Ruby Stokes as mother and daughter. The cinematography and score are described as breathtaking, perfectly complementing a storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
The series masterfully balances tension, intrigue, and even comedy, while delivering a compelling narrative about women navigating the complexities of the world and the rage they often suppress. It also explores personal flaws and the gray areas between right and wrong.
The Jetty is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Don't miss this thought-provoking and entertaining crime drama.
