With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
- Created by
- Rob Williams
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
When Rachel Nickell was murdered on Wimbledon Common in 1992, André became a single parent overnight. Putting his own grief to one side, he made his son Alex – the only eyewitness to the attack – the centre of his world. Navigating the unsc
S1 E1Episode 1
Jun 4, 20263.557 min
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.
S1 E2Episode 2
Jun 4, 20264.249 min
As DI Pedder's undercover operation develops, another murder hits the headlines. André and Alex move abroad, but their grief continues to follow them.
S1 E3Episode 3
Jun 4, 20264.247 min
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?
Starring
Jordan Bolger
André Hanscombe
Neil Maskell
DI Keith Pedder
Mark Stanley
DS Ivan Agnew
Max Fincham
Alex Hanscombe
Sean Gilder
DCS Nicholas Campbell
Jamie Bisping
Colin Stagg
Kevin Eldon
DCI Mick Wickerson
Kerry Godliman
June
Jon Pointing
DC Nick Sparshatt
James Dryden
DC Paul Miller
James Bradshaw
DCI Tony Nash
Claire Rushbrook
Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Witness?
- The Witness is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Witness are there?
- The Witness has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Witness?
- The Witness has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 4, 2026.
- Who stars in The Witness?
- The Witness stars Jordan Bolger, Neil Maskell, Mark Stanley, Max Fincham, Sean Gilder.
