


I think that gives her a different approach to being a police officer or detective, she has a heightened sense of empathy for women in vulnerable situations.” Mackie said in a privately held panel webinar.

“Jen is a survivor, she escaped an abusive relationship. Viewers will see how she muddles her way through domestic life whilst trying to put some distance between her own traumatic scars from her former life living in London. The series will build on her tough and determined characteristics. Former Doctor Who companion Pearl Mackie portrays Rafferty in the adaptation and many will be surprised as Jen in the books is described as ginger. One of the main characters, DS Jen Rafferty, is adored by many fans. How is The Long Call different to Ann Cleeves’ book? The character of DS Jen Rafferty Here are the differences you can expect from the adaptation. The cast have shared that the adaptation explores the key themes represented in the book but is much more of an ensemble piece. Set in Devon, the plot is packed with little surprises and the setting is going to be lushly and realistically rendered.įans usually aren’t a big fan of adaptations as it doesn’t come across how they envisaged it to be - yet Cleeves’ Vera has become a huge success and we expect nothing short of this one too. Ann Cleeves’ book The Long Call has been adapted into a four-part ITV series and will be aired very soon.
