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Season 1 – The Long Call

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When a body is found on a beach in North Devon, DI Matthew Venn tackles a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and no motive. Matthew is also dealing with the death of his father and being thrust back into a community he was forced to leave.

Critics Reviews

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Scott Bryan BBC.com 04/06/2022
Not a Must Watch
The problem with this drama though is that it just feels too generic. The moment that they open up with a wide shot of the sea filmed by a drone, it feels like you have seen this sort of ITV crime thriller hundreds of times before. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) 11/05/2021
Given the way it dragged glacially over four nights, perhaps it should have been The Long, Long, Long Call? Go to Full Review Anthony Morris sbs.com.au 04/25/2022
More than most mysteries, this is a series packed with skilfully drawn (and well-acted) characters. It’s a troubled community filled with people, not merely a collection of suspects. Go to Full Review Sarah McMullan The Post NZ 11/11/2021
A return to the dark and twisty British crime mysteries that we love. Go to Full Review Anne Brodie What She Said 11/05/2021
Breathtaking seaside landscapes, haunting soundtrack, great writing and interesting characters fit the bill. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Suzanne T @RT08265345 Dec 4 Thoughtful, complex characters portrayed with depth. Strong cinematography. Well acted. See more Andrei D @RT74856639 07/31/2024 A little too classic in its approach and muddled toward the end See more jon f @RT44721479 06/25/2022 I really enjoyed watching this on Filmin. I don´t understand a lot of the negativity around this show. Good ensemble work, twisting storyline. Great to see a leading role and detective who also happens to be gay. A few lovely old actors and actoresses in the line up. And stunning scenery. See more 03/17/2022 I must be living in an alternative universe. "Great writing". You think? Unadulterated dross methinks. Illogical, manifestly incorrect in relation to legal issues raised, and, worst of all, utterly boring. Just finished viewing 3 seasons of "The A Word". Watch this and compare. The absolute antithesis of this rubbish. See more 02/17/2022 I really don't care "Who Done It" now. I am tired of trying to hear what they say. Love the thought of the plot but having resorted to earphones with still no joy, I found it a waste of my time as I'm not much the wiser. If only they had stopped with the interruption of loud music and all that soft talking I might have made headway. I'll try the book instead. See more peter m @PMac76 11/12/2021 Excellent. Strong cast, great plot, beautifully shot. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ben Aldridge

DI Matthew Venn

Declan Bennett

Jonathan Roberts

Siobhan Cullen

Caroline Reasley

Anita Dobson

Grace Stephenson

Dylan Edwards

DC Ross Pritchard

Sarah Gordy

Lucy Craddle

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 2021 A body is found on a beach in North Devon; DI Matthew Venn and his team search for a way into a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and no motive. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 26, 2021 Connections are made between the victim and the Brethren community when it's uncovered that the victim had started attending meetings; the pressure of the case intensifies and finally, the team are afforded some vital break-throughs. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 27, 2021 The prospect of rebuilding a relationship with his mother blurs Matthew's ability to objectively examine the Brethren community; Lucy and Gaby can no longer stay quiet as an important silence breaks, with the revelations that follow, no one is safe. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 28, 2021 Despite key breakthroughs, the team are frustrated until an important piece of evidence sets Matthew on the path to finding the murderer; Matthew has a chance to solve the case with the killer in his sights. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lee Haven Jones
Executive Producer
Kelly Jones, Kate Bartlett
Screenwriter
Kelly Jones, Ann Cleeves
Network
ITV1HDL
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 25, 2021