‘Turned my stomach’ rage horrified BBC viewers after horse is ‘sexually abused’ in controversial drama
A NEW BBC drama left fans disgusted after a sickening scene depicted a horse being pleasured.
Crime drama The Jetty, starring former Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman, released four episodes on iPlayer on July 15.
A particular scene in episode one sparked outrage among viewers, who branded it “gross”.
During the episode, a character named Amy (Bo Bragason) took her new friend Caitlin (Laura Marcus) to her home.
While there, Amy revealed her family is close to bankruptcy and will soon shoot their horse Kingpin to claim the insurance money.
A further scene revealed Amy’s twisted sense of humour as she leaned down to pleasure the horse with her hand for a few seconds before exiting the barn.
Viewers soon took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their revulsion to the sickening moment.
One wrote: “That scene with the horse was just gross #TheJetty.”
Another agreed, as they penned: “#TheJetty bloody hell. Was there any need for that horse scene. Turned my stomach.
“I’m ready for turning off. No likeable characters.”
A third chimed in: “#thejetty is weird, but I’m worried about that poor lonely horse, tied up in a dump and being sexually abused.”
While a fourth remarked: “That horse scene I have no words what just happened #TheJetty.”
In the wake of Happy Valley ending last year, The Jetty is the Beeb’s latest crime drama attempting to fill the void.
The plot follows Detective Ember Manning (Jenna Coleman), as she is forced to reevaluate her life following an arson attack at a boat house which sets off a series of events that bring up the past.
Since debuting, the programme has been met with mixed reviews, with some enjoying the slow burn nature.
Others have been less impressed with the pace between present day and the past.
BBC crime dramas
The BBC is reopening case files on an all-star line-up of crime dramas this summer.
Here’s a refresher on the popular programmes which span six decades.
- Campion: Aired from 1989 to 1990, this detective drama series was adapted from novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.
- Dalziel And Pascoe: A gritty detective drama series about a mismatched pair of policemen, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Aired from 1996 to 2007.
- Death In Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is assigned to a Caribbean island against his will. Premiered in 2011 and is still on air to this day.
- Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this northern noir follows Sarah Lancashire as Sgt Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and facing her traumatic past.
- Hinterland: Welsh drama starring Richard Harrington. Brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets – and links to his troubled past amid mountainous terrain and close-knit villages. Aired from 2013 to 2016.
- Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Based on the novels of Elizabeth George, this drama series is about upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and working class DS Barbara Havers. Aired from 2001 to 2007.
- Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a inventor of magic tricks who is often called in to solve puzzling murders. Aired from 1997 to 2016.
- Law & Order: Originally broadcast in 1978, this four-part drama series is about the British judicial system. Stars include Peter Dean and Derek Martin.
- Life On Mars: Beguiling science-fiction police drama following a Manchester policeman who travels back to 1973 following a car accident. Stars John Simm and Philip Glenister. Aired from 2006 to 2007.
- Line Of Duty: Created by Jed Mercurio, this drama follows the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anticorruption unit. Stars Martin Compston, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, aired from 2012 to 2021.
- Luther: Crime drama series starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther. Aired from 2010 to 2019, with a follow-up film released in 2023.
- New Tricks: Warm-hearted drama following an eccentric group of old-fashioned detectives. Starring Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong and James Bolam. Aired from 2003 to 2015.
- Sherlock: Benedict Cumberbatch stars a modern day Sherlock Holmes, teaming up with Martin Freeman‘s war veteran Dr Watson to solve impossible crimes. Aired from 2010 to 2017.
- Shetland: Detective drama starring Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, showcasing the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiered in 2013 and is still on air to this day.
- The Cops: Set in the fictional northern town of Stanton, this acclaimed, provocative police drama stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Aired from 1998 to 2001.
- Waking The Dead: With a cast including Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a cold case team who unearths sleeping secrets, but sometimes the past is best left buried. Aired from 2000 to 2011.
- Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander is unable to unsee the dark crimes he’s tasked to investigate while Wallander’s job comes at a cost to his family and relationships. Aired from 2008 to 2016.
The cast also includes Archie Renaux, Ruby Stokes, Tom Glynn-Carney, Amelia Bullmore and Ralph Ineson.
Meanwhile, Cat Jones created and wrote The Jetty, while also serving as an executive producer alongside Jenna Coleman, among others.
Filming took place in West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester between September to December of last year.
The Jetty airs on BBC One and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
