The Long Call (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2021, The Long Call is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Detective Matthew Venn returns to the small North Devon community he grew up in with his husband and begins investigating a murder whilst coming to terms with his own traumatic past, having been excommunicated by his family and the church community they lived in.
Who’s in it. The Long Call stars Ben Aldridge as DI Matthew Venn, Pearl Mackie as DS Jen Rafferty, Juliet Stevenson as Dorothy Venn and Martin Shaw as Dennis Stephenson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Long Call has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Call page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Call tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Call (2021)?
- In US, The Long Call is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Call worth watching?
- The Long Call holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Long Call?
- The Long Call stars Ben Aldridge, Pearl Mackie, Juliet Stevenson, Martin Shaw and Anita Dobson.
- When was The Long Call released?
- The Long Call was released in 2021.