Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Rather than focusing solely on the identity of the killer, Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood delves into how the Whitechapel Murders fuelled the rise of tabloid journalism in Britain. The series shines a light on one newspaper in particular – The Star – and its shameless exploitation of the killings to boost circulation and profits, hindering the police investigation to further its own agenda. 

Through the eyes of present-day experts, this gripping series immerses viewers in the turbulent Victorian era, offering a unique perspective on how the press manipulated the story for its own gain, ultimately obstructing justice in the process. Through the eyes of present-day experts – including investigative journalists, former detectives, psychologists, historians, a former prostituted woman and author, and forensic experts – this gripping series immerses viewers in the turbulent Victorian era, offering a unique perspective on how the press manipulated the story for its own gain, ultimately obstructing justice in the process.

Series details

• Title: Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, History
• Premiere date: 2025-04-08
• Status in TVmaze: To Be Determined
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Now
• TVMaze ID: 83858
• TVDB ID: 461033

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-04-08; final listed air date 2025-04-08; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

Adapted from Jack the Ripper: Written in Blood on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.