The Witness on Netflix release date, all-cast and plot of 'harrowing' drama

The Witness explores the devastating consequences of a real-life murder, witnessed solely by the victim's two-year-old son. Three-part true crime drama The Witness arrives on Netflix this week, focusing on the events following Rachel Nickell's 1992 murder on Wimbledon Common. Launching alongside a standalone Netflix documentary feature, The Murder of Rachel Nickell, here's your complete guide to The Witness. Netflix The Witness release date The countdown is nearly finished for The Witness, with the drama launching on Thursday, June 4, on Netflix.

All three instalments will drop simultaneously, allowing audiences to watch The Witness in its entirety from release day. Netflix The Witness cast Taking on the role of Andre Hanscombe, Rachel Nickell's partner and father to their young son, is actor Jordan Bolger. Those who watched ITV's recent true crime drama Believe Me may recognise him as Sarah's former partner Connor. His other notable credits include portraying Isiah in Peaky Blinders, Miles in The 100 and Malik in the film The Woman King.

Joining Bolger is Hollyoaks actor James Bradshaw as DCI Tony Nash, The Dig's James Dryden as DC Paul Miller and Alan Partridge star Kevon Eldon as DCI Mick Wickerson, all of whom played key roles in the original 1992 murder inquiry. Andre's mother June is played by Kerry Godliman, well known for her roles in Derek, Save Me and After Life, while Peaky Blinders' Neil Maskell takes on the role of DI Keith Pedder, and Netflix's Run Away and Sweetpea star Jon Pointing portrays DC Nick Sparshatt. My Mad Fat Diary actress Claire Rushbrook plays Dr Jean Harris-Hendriks, while Happy Valley and Game of Thrones actor Mark Stanley takes on the role of DS Ivan Agnew. The teenage incarnation of Alex Hanscombe, son of Rachel Nickell and Andre, is brought to life by Max Fincham, previously seen in Dark Money, The Alienist and The Tower.

What is The Witness on Netflix about? The Witness is a three-part true crime drama centred on the real-life killing of Rachel Nickell, who was stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in 1992. The sole witness to the devastating events was Rachel's two year old son Alex. Rather than dwelling on the crime itself, The Witness concentrates on the heartbreaking aftermath, with Alex becoming a pivotal figure in the initial police investigation.

The series also explores how Andre copes with becoming a single father overnight and his efforts to shield his son from the relentless media attention surrounding the case. Both Andre and Alex were involved in the production of The Witness and The Murder of Rachel Nickell documentary. In a joint statement, they said: "Our life has been a battle. "We can never express how indebted we are to everyone that's been a part of this, for the kindness and generosity they've extended to us, for the chance they took with us in bringing our story to the screen, and for the care they have taken.

"Our journey has all been by the grace of God and a promise to go on together, and we feel incredibly blessed to be able to share our story in this way. "We hope that audiences will be left with a testament to the tough battle of life we all face and to the power of faith, hope, love – and never giving up." The Witness premieres on Thursday, June 4, on Netflix.