Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution

Name: Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution
Genre: Drama, Movie/Mini-Series
Released: January 30, 2017
Rating: 79

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Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution

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Acorn TV | Release Date: January 30, 2017

Summary: Sarah Phelps' adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story about the case against Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), who was accused of killing the very wealthy heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall). Leonard tells his barrister John Mayhew (Toby Jones) his girlfriend Romaine (Andrea Riseborough) is his alibi only to have her become a witness for theSarah Phelps' adaptation of Agatha Christie's short story about the case against Leonard Vole (Billy Howle), who was accused of killing the very wealthy heiress Emily French (Kim Cattrall). Leonard tells his barrister John Mayhew (Toby Jones) his girlfriend Romaine (Andrea Riseborough) is his alibi only to have her become a witness for the prosecution.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 27, 2017

Season 1 Review: Although it arguably strings things out a bit too much, this newest Witness is a watchable feast of strong portrayals and mostly sturdy plot threads. Jones is a fearless, full-immersion actor whose performance spares him no personal indignities. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Jan 27, 2017

Season 1 Review: [A] splendidly written work whose surprise ending is the kind worth waiting for. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Jan 30, 2017

Season 1 Review: Witness captures that ambiguity and thoughtfulness [in Christie’s works], and Phelps’ smart and entertaining adaptations will continue to garner my full attention, whenever they arrive and wherever they end up. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Jan 30, 2017

Season 1 Review: An atmospheric and finely acted little gem, should go down just right. In a very short amount of time, the impact left is impressive. Read full review

David Hinckley

Feb 22, 2017

Season 1 Review: There are few soft landings in Christie stories, and in Witness for the Prosecution several are exceptionally hard. The whole shadowy, troubling tale also feels more powerful because the cast plays it at a deliberate, ominous pace. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Jan 30, 2017

Season 1 Review: The twists that follow are many, and to reveal even one would be giving away too much. But be assured that The Witness for the Prosecution is fascinating, maddening and ultimately heartbreaking. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 27, 2017

Season 1 Review: [A] bleak, bold new adaptation. [30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017, p.19]

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osprey

Sep 18, 2022

I don’t understand why this version is getting good reviews. Compared to the movie version it is very disappointing. Nothing about it is an improvement over the movie or the original story. The actors are over the top and and story is so marred and altered that it loses all of the mysteryI don’t understand why this version is getting good reviews. Compared to the movie version it is very disappointing. Nothing about it is an improvement over the movie or the original story. The actors are over the top and and story is so marred and altered that it loses all of the mystery and drama. Almost unwatchable in my opinion.… Expand

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  Air Date: January 30, 2017
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