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The Witness for the Prosecution

7.020161 seasonMTV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

The hunt is on to find the murderer of a wealthy glamorous heiress who is found dead in her London townhouse. Based on the short story by Agatha Christie.

ProducersColin Wratten·James Pritchard

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Dec 26, 2016 5.5
E2
Part 2
Dec 27, 2016 6.8

Cast

TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
John Mayhew
ARAndrea Riseborough
Andrea Riseborough
Romaine Heilger
KCKim Cattrall
Kim Cattrall
Emily French
DHDavid Haig
David Haig
Sir Charles Carter
MDMonica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Janet McIntyre
BHBilly Howle
Billy Howle
Leonard Vole
PRPaul Ready
Paul Ready
Tripp
TMTim McMullan
Tim McMullan
Sir Hugo Meredith
HCHayley Carmichael
Hayley Carmichael
Alice Mayhew
DLDorian Lough
Dorian Lough
Detective Breem
MNMiranda Nolan
Miranda Nolan
Christine Moffat
RERobert East
Robert East
Justice Greville Parris

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The Witness for the Prosecution — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Witness for the Prosecution?

The Witness for the Prosecution isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Witness for the Prosecution on Netflix?

No, The Witness for the Prosecution is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Witness for the Prosecution on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Witness for the Prosecution isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Witness for the Prosecution for free?

The Witness for the Prosecution isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in The Witness for the Prosecution?

The Witness for the Prosecution has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of The Witness for the Prosecution out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Witness for the Prosecution are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Witness for the Prosecution?

No — The Witness for the Prosecution ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Witness for the Prosecution based on?

The Witness for the Prosecution is based on The Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie.