The six-part murder mystery drama I, Jack Wright, originally aired on U&Alibi in April 2025, has been acquired by the BBC and is now available on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The series, praised as "faultless" by critics, premieres on Sunday, July 12, with a double bill starting at 9:15pm.
Cast and Premise
The ensemble cast includes Nikki-Amuka Bird, John Simm, Daniel Rigby, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, Zoë Tapper, Percelle Ascott, Harry Lloyd, and Liz Kingsman. The series is written by Chris Lang, known for Unforgotten, Innocent, and The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe.
According to the BBC synopsis: "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."
Episode Release Schedule
The first series comprises six episodes in total. The opening episode airs on BBC One at 9:15pm on Sunday, July 12, with the second episode following at 10:30pm in a double bill. Episodes three and four will be broadcast on Monday, July 13: episode three at 9:15pm and episode four after the 10pm news at 10:40pm. Episodes five and six are expected to air on Sunday, July 19.
Season Two Confirmed
Season two of I, Jack Wright is currently in production. The BBC has acquired both series, meaning season one will be re-broadcast and season two will also air on the channel. Returning cast members include Nikki Amuka-Bird as Sally Wright, John Simm as Gray Wright, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Emily Wright, and Daniel Rigby as John Wright. Harry Lloyd reprises his role as DCI Morgan, with new cast members Tom Austen (Rematch) and Zora Bishop (Hijack) joining for season two.
A synopsis for season two reads: "The Wrights are back – and deadlier than ever. Still reeling from the death of patriarch Jack, the family are blindsided by the arrest of one of their own for his murder. But have the police got the right person? And more importantly, how could this affect their inheritance payouts? Add in one new family member, two new wills, and three new bodies, and prepare for an explosive return to the twisted world of the Wright family."
A release date for season two has not yet been confirmed.
