Jesse Law

Jesse Law
Holby City character
Don Gilet as Jesse Law
First appearance	"16x28 Battle Lines" 22 April 2014
Last appearance	"18x27 Dark Night of the Soul" 12 April 2016
Portrayed by	Don Gilet
Information
Occupation	Consultant Anaesthetist
Family	Thomas Law (father) Wyatt Law (brother)
Significant other(s)	Adele Effanga

Jesse Law is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, played by actor Don Gilet. He first appeared in the series sixteen episode "Battle Lines", broadcast on 22 April 2014. Jesse arrives at Holby City employed as a Consultant Anaesthetist working on the hospital's Keller ward. The show created a rich backstory for the character meaning he already knew three regular characters Guy Self (John Michie), Zosia March (Camilla Arfwedson) and Colette Sheward (Louise Delamere). Jesse and Guy share a professional history and close friendship as it was Guy who mentored Jesse after noticing his talent. He is characterised as a flirtatious, confident and cocky character. Professionally he is a highly skilled anaesthetist and possesses a strong bedside manner. His lack of humbleness has also created animosity with other characters.

Jesse's first romance storyline played out during his initial tenure. He begins a secretive relationship with Zosia. But when Guy discovers their affair he leaves disgraced. Producers soon brought the character back and Gilet was promoted to the show's regular cast. His return featured Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel) rehiring him to work on the Darwin ward. Critics have mainly passed judgment over Jesse's persona during his first year on air. Katy Moon of Inside Soap branded him an "irresponsible medic", while her colleagues named him a "mischief-maker" and "brash consultant". A TV Choice writer assessed that Jesse has a "gung-ho attitude".

On 11 March 2014, it was announced that Gilet had joined the cast of playing Jesse Law. The character was billed as a new anaesthetist brought into the hospital by Guy Self (John Michie). Gilet's agent was contacted with an invitation for him to play the character. Gilet had never been offered a role without auditioning and immediately accepted.