The BEST episodes of The Long Call
Every episode of The Long Call ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Long Call!
Detective Inspector Matthew Venn has returned to live in a small community in North Devon with his husband. It's a place Matthew walked away from 20 years ago, after being rejected by his family who are part of the area's Barum Brethren community. We meet Matthew outside the local church as his father's funeral takes place. Now he's back, in the place where it all began, not just to grieve for his father but to lead a shocking murder investigation.
#1 - Woodyard
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2021
The prospect of rebuilding a relationship with his mother blurs Matthew's ability to focus on the case. Lucy and Gaby can no longer stay quiet amid shocking revelations.
#2 - Saint or Sinner
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2021
Despite key breakthroughs, the team are frustrated until an important piece of evidence sets Matthew on the path to finding the murderer.
#3 - Two Rivers
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2021
A body is found on a beach in North Devon. DI Matthew Venn and his team search for a way into a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and no motive.
#4 - Church of the Brethren
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/26/2021
Matthew and the team continue to hunt for clues about the victim and theorise who might have a motive to murder. Connections are made between the victim and the Brethren community.