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The Witness

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The Witness

2026

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

6.3(28 votes)

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Drama

Crime

Overview

With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.

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Netflix

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No episodes found for this season.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Jordan Bolger

André Hanscombe

Jordan Bolger

Acting

Max Fincham

Alex Hanscombe

Max Fincham

Acting

Neil Maskell

DI Keith Pedder

Neil Maskell

Acting

Kevin Eldon

DCI Mick Wickerson

Kevin Eldon

Acting

Kerry Godliman

June

Kerry Godliman

Acting

Jon Pointing

DC Nick Sparshatt

Jon Pointing

Acting

James Dryden

DC Paul Miller

James Dryden

Acting

Mark Stanley

DS Ivan Agnew

Mark Stanley

Acting

James Bradshaw

DCI Tony Nash

James Bradshaw

Acting

Claire Rushbrook

Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks

Claire Rushbrook

Acting

Jahsaiah Williams

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