The Witness
Seen it?2026 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Vigil, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Rob Williams
- Jordan BolgerAndré Hanscombe
- Neil MaskellDI Keith Pedder
- Mark StanleyDS Ivan Agnew
- Max FinchamAlex Hanscombe
- Sean GilderDCS Nicholas Campbell
- Jamie BispingColin Stagg
- Kevin EldonDCI Mick Wickerson
- Kerry GodlimanJune
- Jon PointingDC Nick Sparshatt
- James DrydenDC Paul Miller