The Long Call on ITV won praise from viewers over its representations of the gay community in last night’s opening episode (Monday October 25).
The ITV crime drama began its four-episode run and featured the UK’s first male gay TV DI – Matthew Venn, played by Ben Aldridge.
And viewers loved the “important” representation.
What is The Long Call on ITV all about?
The Long Call tells the story of DI Matthew Venn, who has moved back to his Devonshire hometown of Ilfracombe.
He has a lot on his plate – his father has died and he’s barred from the funeral by his deeply religious mother.
Read more: The Long Call cast: Does star Ben Aldridge have a partner? Where else have you seen him?
Matthew and the team also have to investigate a murder of a mysterious man, who years before had killed a little girl in a drink-driving incident.
However, at home things seem stable for Matthew – he lives with his loving, supportive husband Jonathan (Declan Bennett).
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I thought #TheLongCall was terrific. Cracking story, excellent cast & it looks stunning.
Plus a primetime gay detective and his husband played by two out gay actors. This representation is important.
— Stewart Bain (@_Stewart_Bain) October 25, 2021
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