| Genre: | Crime thriller |
| Creator: | Megan Gallagher |
| Based On: | The Jack Caffery novels by Mo Hayder |
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Language: | English |
| Num Series: | 1 |
| Num Episodes: | 6 |
| Producer: | Nikki Wilson |
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| Network: | BBC Television |
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]
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]
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 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]
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]