Agatha Christie’s The Witness for the Prosecution
Acorn TV | Release Date: January 30, 2017
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
79
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
Uncle BarkyEd BarkJan 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
80
The Huffington PostDavid HinckleyFeb 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
80
The Hollywood ReporterTim GoodmanJan 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
80
VarietyMaureen RyanJan 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
80
Wall Street JournalDorothy RabinowitzJan 27, 2017
Season 1 Review: [A] splendidly written work whose surprise ending is the kind worth waiting for. Read full review
75
St. Louis Post-DispatchGail PenningtonJan 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
70
TV Guide MagazineMatt RoushJan 27, 2017
Season 1 Review: [A] bleak, bold new adaptation. [30 Jan - 12 Feb 2017, p.19]
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