Wolf is a six-part British television miniseries, based on the Jack Caffery novels by Mo Hayder. It was made for BBC One and BBC Wales. Wolf began airing on BBC One, BBC Wales and BBC iPlayer on 31 July 2023.[1]
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| Genre | Crime thriller |
| Created by | Megan Gallagher |
| Based on | The Jack Caffery series by Mo Hayder |
| Written by | Megan Gallagher |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Producer | Nikki Wilson |
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| Network | BBC Television |
| Release | 31 July – 15 August 2023 |
Synopsis
editDI Jack Caffery becomes obsessed with the neighbour he believes murdered his 10-year-old brother during the 1990s. Meanwhile, in Monmouthshire a wealthy isolated family find themselves victimised, trapped and terrorised by someone’s cruel games.[2]
Cast
edit- Ukweli Roach as DI Jack Caffrey
- Iwan Rheon as Molina
- Sacha Dhawan as Honey
- Sian Reese-Williams as DI Maia Lincoln
- Juliet Stevenson as Matilda Anchor-Ferrers
- Owen Teale as Oliver Anchor-Ferrers
- Annes Elwy as Lucia Anchor-Ferrers
- Ciarán Joyce as DI Prody
- Emily Adara as Sophie
- Zadeiah Campbell-Davies as Emily
- Amanda Drew as Supt Harper Driscoll
Production
editThe series is based on Mo Hayder's Jack Caffery novels. It was written and adapted by Megan Gallagher and produced by Hartswood Films and APC Studios. The production was funded through Creative Wales and BBC Wales.[3][4] Kristoffer Nyholm directed the first three episodes, with Lee Haven Jones directing the final three. Executive producers were Elaine Cameron for Hartswood Films, Laurent Boissel for APC Studios and Ben Irving for the BBC.[5]
Filming
editFilming began in March 2022[6] in Monmouthshire and in Cardiff.[7] First look images from the series were released in February 2023.[8] The rave scenes were filmed in Neath Abbey. Other filming locations included Penarth, Pontyclun, and Ewenny Priory in Bridgend.[9]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | U.K. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Watching" | Kristoffer Nyholm | Megan Gallagher | 31 July 2023 | 4.21 |
| 2 | "Torture" | Kristoffer Nyholm | Megan Gallagher | 1 August 2023 | 3.18 |
| 3 | "Scary Man" | Kristoffer Nyholm | Megan Gallagher | 7 August 2023 | 2.83 |
| 4 | "Night Terror" | Lee Haven Jones | Megan Gallagher | 8 August 2023 | 2.94 |
| 5 | "Death Roll" | Lee Haven Jones | Megan Gallagher | 14 August 2023 | 2.93 |
| 6 | "Knock Knock" | Lee Haven Jones | Megan Gallagher | 15 August 2023 | 3.01 |
Reception
editLucy Mangan of The Guardian awarded the first episode four stars out of five, praising the performances and unpredictable narrative.[10] Sean O'Grady of The Independent also gave it four stars.[11]
References
edit- ^ "BBC releases first look imagery for new crime thriller series Wolf". bbc.co.uk. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Nisbet, Megan (20 May 2023). "The Welsh-filmed dramas and TV series coming in 2023 and beyond". Walesonline. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Wolf: a new BBC One prime time thriller rooted in Wales". Gov.Wales. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Wolf – A New BBC One Prime Time Thriller Rooted in Wales". South Wales Life. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Ukweli Roach to star in new BBC One crime thriller series". Express and Star. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Colderick, Stephanie (17 March 2022). "New BBC crime drama Wolf is being filmed in Wales with a big name cast". Wales Online. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Gogarty, Conor (24 March 2022). "Big TV crew pitches up in Cardiff street as Line of Duty star films new series". Wales Online. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Rowlands, Eve (15 February 2023). "First look images of Marvel and Game of Thrones stars in Welsh-made BBC drama Wolf". Wales Online. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ England, Adam (3 August 2023). "Where is Wolf filmed? Filming locations of the BBC drama". goodto.com. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (31 July 2023). "Wolf review – this totally wild thriller has to be seen to be believed". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "In Wolf, a family's terror makes for one of the most harrowing dramas in years". The Independent. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
External links
edit- Wolf at BBC Online
- Wolf at IMDb