Series synopsis
The Witness is a British crime drama mystery television series that premiered on Netflix on June 4, 2026. It ended on June 4, 2026. It was created by Rob Williams. It stars Jordan Bolger, Max Fincham, Neil Maskell and Kevin Eldon.
The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.
Premise
The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jordan Bolger as André Hanscombe
- Max Fincham as Alex Hanscombe
- Neil Maskell as DI Keith Pedder
- Kevin Eldon as DCI Mick Wickerson
- Kerry Godliman as June
- Jon Pointing as DC Nick Sparshatt
- James Dryden as DC Paul Miller
- Mark Stanley as DS Ivan Agnew
Supporting cast
- James Bradshaw as DCI Tony Nash
- Claire Rushbrook as Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks
- Jahsaiah Williams
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | June 4, 2026 | June 4, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A woman is murdered in front of her 2-year-old in '90s London. While his father tries to shield him from a media storm, the police identify a key suspect. |
June 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As DI Pedder's undercover operation develops, another murder hits the headlines. André and Alex move abroad, but their grief continues to follow them. |
June 4, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Over a decade later, old evidence is re-examined by new eyes on the case. Will André and Alex finally get justice — or is there more to the story? |
June 4, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 4, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 4, 2026 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |