The Witness
Netflix | Release Date: June 4, 2026
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The TimesBen DowellJun 4, 2026
Season 1 Review: Thankfully, the series does not recreate the killing or show its aftermath, but does effectively reveal the morass of horrors inflicted on this family. .... The middle part of the drama inevitably becomes bogged down by the complexities of the investigation. Read full review
60
DeciderJoel KellerJun 4, 2026
Season 1 Review: Because of some good performances and an interest in seeing the broad strokes of this case, The Witness is worth watching, but we just wish the series took a more nuanced look at the Nickell case. Read full review
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