The Jetty

DC Ember Manning investigates a fire at a jetty, an event that causes her to look into a cold case, the disappearance of a girl called Amy. Ember has to face the prospect of her late husband Malachy being involved.

Ember, the central character was billed as the new Vera, that's the reason I tuned in, but let's be honest here, it's not in the same league, she's a Northern Detective, and that's it.

I found this generally disappointing, episode three is pretty good, but the rest is average at best, not as bad as some of the scathing reviews, and those giving this eight and nine star ratings, I'll have a pint of what you're drinking.

I may be slow on the uptake, but it took me ages to work out that two different times were running at that same time. The narrative is absolutely all over the place, it's hard to follow and keep up with, largely because it's so dull in parts.

Visually it's too dark, it's like Jamaica Inn all over again, some nice visuals, especially at the start of the first episode.

The Male characters are all atrocious, as you'd expect from The BBC, Hitch is a man child, Malachy is a drug dealing creep, Russell is a psycho, Needham is a bully, let's face it, not one of them is even half decent.

Coleman is a very talented actress, but she's totally wrong for this part, I didn't think she had any degree of presence, she at no point feels like a Detective.

I'm not sure I see this being recommissioned.

5/10.

I had read some of the reviews on here and didn't expect much, but my wife and I thought we would give it a try.

However, despite some reviews saying it was hard to follow etc, we didn't feel like it was and it kept us both watching for the duration of the series.

Jenna Coleman played a fantastic part, even though she had stepped in a new direction with playing the role as a detective. But also, because she is nearing 40 and she still radiates beauty from her teens and doesn't seem to age, and because of this, we struggled to see her as a mature woman detective.

But, any doubts on whether she could pull it off, was pushed aside by some great acting by not only Jenna, but the rest of the cast too.

So, all in all this was a very watchable program and we were invested in the series and watched it to its conclusion.

Well acted on a subject that was tactfully done.

Whenever I come to IMDB to see user reviews about a show that says important things about the lives of women, I'm always stunned to see the low ratings that show has received.

Every single time.

It's a great production with excellent acting. The story is good. It says things about women's lives that are not comfortable for men to acknowledge. And many women will take issue with it too, because that's what we do to ourselves. But the things it says are things that are obviously true, and in The Jetty, they are well presented in an absorbing story.

To the creators: well done, and sorry this series will never get the rating it deserves. Maybe if you put a superhero into it?

Enjoyed this 4 parter- had no idea about the ending-really liked it- for the underage sex issue should have been resolved too- but enjoyable watch.

Loved Jenna in this role- love her anyway - but felt this was a new type of role- not sure the ending was morally good- really suppose the issue of drugs and driving was a key issue to the plot twist- so felt there should have been truth telling- but sort of summed up the oddness of the eventual plot!

Enjoyed all the acting but "Amy" wax particularly manipulative- hated her- so I guess the actress did an excellent job!

Bit if a twee ending for Kitty- but partially I like a twee ending!

This series started well. Jenna Coleman is a terrific actress. Some of the sub plots were too dark, also slightly confusing. I felt there was no need for some of the scenes as they did not add to the story. There was suspense and good acting and the makings of a good story. There were simply too many side issues going on. I realise they build around the main story however they also distracted from it. When it got to the last episode, it was drawn out way too long. It got to the stage that I was wishing it would get to the chase and just end. I found that, when it finished, I was wondering what the heck did I just watch?