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.
Seasons & Episodes
Limited Series
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 unscrupulous media furore and the urgency of an increasingly desperate police investigation, his sole concern became the welfare of his traumatised son. This is the story of how a father and son moved through the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy, from darkness into light.
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Cast & Crew
Jordan Bolger
André Hanscombe
Max Fincham
Alex Hanscombe
Neil Maskell
DI Keith Pedder
Kevin Eldon
DCI Mick Wickerson
Kerry Godliman
June
Jon Pointing
DC Nick Sparshatt
James Dryden
DC Paul Miller
Mark Stanley
DS Ivan Agnew
James Bradshaw
DCI Tony Nash
Claire Rushbrook
Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks
Jahsaiah Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
The Witness has 1 season with 3 episodes.
The Witness premiered on June 4, 2026.
No, The Witness has ended. The final episode aired on June 4, 2026.
The Witness originally aired on Netflix. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Witness was created by Rob Williams.
The Witness has a rating of 6.2/10 based on user reviews.
The Witness is classified as Drama, Crime.