Line of Duty fans will be captivated by a gripping crime drama now streaming on BBC iPlayer. The Jetty, a dark and complex thriller, stars Jenna Coleman as Detective Ember Manning, who must unravel a web of secrets in a small village. The series is a must-watch for enthusiasts of Happy Valley.
Plot Overview
Set in a tiny village, The Jetty follows Ember Manning as she investigates a holiday cottage fire. She must connect this incident to a podcast journalist probing a long-dormant missing person case, and an illegal romantic entanglement involving a man in his twenties and two underage girls. The story flashes back to Ember's youth, revealing her haunted history.
Cast and Production
The self-contained mini-series, launched in 2024, boasts an outstanding ensemble cast. Amelia Bullmore, who won best supporting actress at the Crime Thriller Awards for Scott and Bailey, features prominently. Tom Glynn-Carney (The King, Dunkirk) plays Malachy, Ember's ex-partner and a morally ambiguous figure. The series is the first television project by Cat Jones, who created this award-winning show.
Viewer Reactions
One viewer on IMDB praised the series for tackling important subjects about women's lives: "It's a great production with excellent acting... It says things about women's lives that are not comfortable for men to acknowledge." Another called it a "gripping" drama that felt "unexpectedly hopeful," adding, "The acting across the board was outstanding... The storytelling was both impactful and thought provoking." The cinematography and score were described as "breathtaking," perfectly complementing the gripping storyline.
The Jetty masterfully balances tension, intrigue, and comedy, delivering a compelling narrative about women navigating complexities and inner rage, while delving into personal flaws and moral ambiguity. The series is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
