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The Witness S1E1 — Episode 1
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The Witness•Season 1•Episode 1

Episode 1

4.1/10 · 8 votesJun 4, 202657 min

Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byAlex Winckler
Written byRob Williams
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Cast16

Jordan Bolger

Jordan Bolger

André Hanscombe

Neil Maskell

Neil Maskell

DI Keith Pedder

Mark Stanley

Mark Stanley

DS Ivan Agnew

Max Fincham

Max Fincham

Alex Hanscombe

Sean Gilder

Sean Gilder

DCS Nicholas Campbell

Jamie Bisping

Jamie Bisping

Colin Stagg

Kevin Eldon

Kevin Eldon

DCI Mick Wickerson

Kerry Godliman

Kerry Godliman

June

Jon Pointing

Jon Pointing

DC Nick Sparshatt

James Dryden

James Dryden

DC Paul Miller

James Bradshaw

James Bradshaw

DCI Tony Nash

Claire Rushbrook

Claire Rushbrook

Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks

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Rob Williams

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Alex Winckler

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Episode Summary

"Episode 1" is episode 1 of The Witness season 1. It scored 4.1/10 from 8 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 4.6). Directed by Alex Winckler and written by Rob Williams, it aired on June 4, 2026.

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