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‘My stomach turned’ anger horrified BBC viewers after horse ‘sexually abused’ in controversial drama

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A NEW BBC drama has left fans disgusted after a sickening scene featured a horse being pampered.

crime The drama “The Jetty,” starring former “Doctor Who” actress Jenna Coleman, released four episodes on iPlayer on July 15.

Jenna Coleman stars in new BBC drama “The Jetty”Photo credit: BBC
Viewers were horrified by a disgusting scene involving a horse named KingpinPhoto credit: BBC
Fans were disgusted by the actions of the character Amy towards the horsePhoto credit: BBC

A particular scene in the first episode sparked outrage among viewers, who described it as “gross.”

During the episode, a character named Amy (Bo Bragason) took her new friend Caitlin (Laura Marcus) into her home.

While there, Amy revealed that her family is on the verge of bankruptcy and will soon shoot her horse Kingpin to save the Insurance Money.

Another scene revealed Amy’s quirky sense of humor when she bent down to caress the horse with her hand for a few seconds before leaving the stable.

Viewers soon took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their disgust at the sickening moment.

One wrote: “The scene with the horse was just gross #TheJetty.”

Another agreed, writing: “#TheJetty damn it. Was that horse scene necessary? My stomach turned.”

“I’m ready to switch off. No sympathetic characters.”

A third chimed in: “#thejetty is hilarious but I worry about the poor lonely horse tied up in a rubbish dump being sexually abused.”

And a fourth commented: “That horse scene, I’m at a loss for words what just happened #TheJetty.”

Jenna Coleman leads the cast in BBC One thriller The Jetty

After the end of Happy Valley last year, The Jetty is the latest crime Drama that tries to fill the void.

The plot revolves around Detective Ember Manning (Jenna Coleman), who is forced to reevaluate her life after an arson attack on a boathouse triggers a series of events that stir up the past.

Since its launch, the program has received mixed reviews, although some have liked its slow-paced nature.

Others were less impressed by the speed between the present and the past.

BBC crime series

The BBC is revisiting a number of high-profile crime series this summer.

Here’s a refresher on popular programs spanning six decades.

  • Campion: This crime series, broadcast from 1989 to 1990, is based on novels by Margery Allingham and stars Peter Davison.
  • Dalziel and Pascoe: A dark detective drama series about an unlikely pair of police officers, based on the award-winning books by Reginald Hill. Broadcast from 1996 to 2007.
  • Death in Paradise: A misanthropic detective inspector is sent to a Caribbean island against his will. First broadcast in 2011, still on air today.
  • Happy Valley: Created by Sally Wainwright, this Northern Noir film stars Sarah Lancashire as Sergeant Catherine Cawood – tough, defiant and confronting her traumatic past.
  • Backland: Welsh drama with Richard Harrington. The brooding DCI Tom Mathias uncovers secrets in mountainous terrain and close-knit villages – and connections to his difficult past. Broadcast from 2013 to 2016.
  • The secrets of Inspector Lynley: Based on the novels by Elizabeth George, this drama series follows high-profile DI Thomas Lynley and working-class DS Barbara Havers. Broadcast from 2001 to 2007.
  • Jonathan Creek: Starring comedian Alan Davies, this comedy-drama series follows a magician who is often called upon to solve mysterious murders. Broadcast from 1997 to 2016.
  • Law and order: This four-part drama series originally aired in 1978 and is about the British justice system. It stars Peter Dean and Derek Martin.
  • Life on Mars: Fascinating science fiction police drama about a Manchester police officer who travels back to 1973 after a car accident. With John Simm and Philip Glenister. Broadcast 2006–2007.
  • Luther: Crime series with Idris Elba as DCI John Luther. Broadcast from 2010 to 2019, sequel film will be released in 2023.
  • Shetland: Crime drama with Douglas Henshall, Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell, which shows the dark side of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Premiere in 2013, still running today.
  • The policemen: This acclaimed, provocative police drama is set in the fictional northern town of Stanton and stars Katy Cavanagh, Rob Dixon and John Henshaw. Broadcast from 1998 to 2001.
  • Waking the dead: With a cast that includes Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston and Wil Johnson, this series follows a team that solves cold cases that reveal hidden secrets. But sometimes the past is better left hidden. Aired from 2000 to 2011.
  • Wallander: Starring Sir Kenneth Branagh, Kurt Wallander can’t forget the dark crimes he’s been tasked with investigating, while Wallander’s job comes at the expense of his family and relationships. Broadcast 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 and served as executive producer alongside Jenna Colemanamong others.

Filming took place in West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester between September and December last year.

The Jetty will be broadcast on BBC One and is available on BBC The iPlayer.

One viewer said the scene made his stomach turn.Photo credit: BBC

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