The WORST episodes of The Long Call

Every episode of The Long Call ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
Church of the Brethren
star
7.01
157 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
Writer: Kelly Jones
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Two Rivers
star
7.06
172 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
Writer: Kelly Jones
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Saint or Sinner
star
7.13
133 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
Writer: Kelly Jones
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Woodyard
star
7.19
147 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Lee Haven Jones
Writer: Kelly Jones
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