Wolf
GenreCrime thriller
Created byMegan Gallagher
Based onThe Jack Caffery novels by Mo Hayder
Written byMegan Gallagher
Directed by
  • Lee Haven Jones
  • Kristoffer Nyholm
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Elaine Cameron
  • Laurent Boissel
  • Ben Irving
ProducerNikki Wilson
Cinematography
  • Rasmus Arrildt
  • Sam Heasman
Editors
  • David Fisher
  • Joel Skinner
Production companies
Original release
NetworkBBC Television
Release31 July (2023-07-31) –
15 August 2023 (2023-08-15)

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]

Synopsis

DI 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

Production

The 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

Filming 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

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.K. viewers
(millions)
1"Watching"Kristoffer NyholmMegan Gallagher31 July 2023 (2023-07-31)N/A
2"Torture"Kristoffer NyholmMegan Gallagher1 August 2023 (2023-08-01)N/A
3"Scary Man"Kristoffer NyholmMegan Gallagher7 August 2023 (2023-08-07)N/A
4"Night Terror"Lee Haven JonesMegan Gallagher8 August 2023 (2023-08-08)N/A
5"Death Roll"Lee Haven JonesMegan Gallagher14 August 2023 (2023-08-14)N/A
6"Knock Knock"Lee Haven JonesMegan Gallagher15 August 2023 (2023-08-15)N/A

Reception

Lucy 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

  1. ↑ "BBC releases first look imagery for new crime thriller series Wolf". bbc.co.uk. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  2. ↑ Nisbet, Megan (20 May 2023). "The Welsh-filmed dramas and TV series coming in 2023 and beyond". Walesonline. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  3. ↑ "Wolf: a new BBC One prime time thriller rooted in Wales". Gov.Wales. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  4. ↑ "Wolf – A New BBC One Prime Time Thriller Rooted in Wales". South Wales Life. 2 January 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ukweli Roach to star in new BBC One crime thriller series". Express and Star. 17 March 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ England, Adam (3 August 2023). "Where is Wolf filmed? Filming locations of the BBC drama". goodto.com. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "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.
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