BBC’s The Jetty Cast: Jenna Coleman Leads Gripping New Crime Drama

Meet the Cast of BBC's The Jetty

Crime dramas have a knack for pulling us in, but BBC's latest addition, The Jetty, has gone further—snagging over 6 million viewers right out of the gate. At the show’s core is Jenna Coleman, taking on the role of Detective Ember Manning. Coleman steps into the shoes of a rookie detective in the Lancashire countryside, but don’t let the peaceful setting fool you. Ember finds herself facing an arson investigation that quickly exposes secrets dredged up from a case left unsolved for nearly two decades. With that intense personal stake, Coleman isn’t just the lead—she’s also an executive producer, deepening her connection to the story and its characters.

Joining Jenna is Ruby Stokes, who plays Ember’s teenage daughter, Hannah. If Ruby looks familiar, you’ve probably seen her in Bridgerton or hunting ghosts in Lockwood & Co. Her dynamic with Jenna’s character brings a family angle to the main plot—the kind you don’t always see in traditional police procedurals. Archie Renaux, known for his role in Shadow and Bone, plays Hitch, a key figure entangled in Ember’s search for the truth.

The supporting cast really rounds out the show. Amelia Bullmore steps into the role of Sylvia. Viewers who watched Scott & Bailey or Happy Valley know she delivers intensity, and that streak continues here. Weruche Opia brings depth as Riz, balancing vulnerability and toughness, while Laura Marcus appears as a mysterious character whose significance grows with each episode.

The Talent Behind The Scenes and What Makes The Jetty Stand Out

Created by Cat Jones and directed by Chilean filmmaker Marialy Rivas, The Jetty stands out for its sharp writing and bold visuals. The four-episode series manages to squeeze both cinematic flair and emotional punch into each hour. Jones, who previously worked on acclaimed projects like Harlots, isn’t afraid to get under the skin of small-town life and show how tightly woven the community’s secrets can be. Marialy Rivas’s direction puts a spotlight on the rolling Lancashire hills, giving the series a sense of atmosphere that’s moody, isolated, and sometimes downright haunting.

But it’s Coleman’s performance that anchors everything. After leading tough dramas like The Cry and The Serpent, she seems right at home working through trauma and chasing the shadows of the past. Ember's connection to both the arson case and the cold case is more than just professional—it’s personal, raising the stakes for every decision she makes. Watching her unravel both the historical mystery and her own family’s dark corners adds an extra layer that keeps viewers guessing.

Viewers have flocked to the show on both BBC One and iPlayer, hungry for quality crime storytelling with a human edge. The Jetty might run just four episodes, but it packs almost twenty years’ worth of secrets, lies, and heartbreak into a tight story. If you’re searching for a new crime drama kick—something with real emotional pull and a cast you’ll actually root for—The Jetty is worth your next binge.