An under-the-radar 2022 crime drama is suddenly the #1 show on Netflix

Witness Number 3
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If you’re anything like us, you’re always desperate for a new drama to binge on Netflix. On top of that, there’s always a risk of FOMO – especially when a show explodes in popularity and is suddenly the only thing everyone is talking about. Witness Number 3 on Netflix, then, feels like the perfect match for our streaming needs.

The thriller is an under-the-radar show that aired on Channel 5 in the UK in 2022. Thankfully, it’s now been given a new lease of life on streaming this year and is currently the #1 show in the UK on the platform. Brits know quality crime dramas when they see one, so it’s best to pay attention. If you’re in the US, it’s currently available to stream on Hulu.

So what’s Witness Number 3 all about? Nina Toussaint-White plays Jodie, a hairdresser drawn into a world of suspense and paranoia after she inadvertently witnesses the final moments of a murder victim. That’s not all. She also spied the person they were last with. What follows is a tense and paranoid thriller as the walls close in on Jodie across the four-episode run.

On Twitter, fans are falling over themselves to praise Witness Number 3 – a show that was watched more than The Witcher season 3 last week in the UK.

"If you’re into crime & in need of something to watch, Witness Number 3 on Netflix is ace. I’ve boshed half of it tonight and terrified to watch the next tomorrow," one remarked.

Viewers have also described it as a drama that will "keep you hooked from start to finish." One, after finishing Witness Number 3, said it’s a "tense" series, while another added that it’s a "tad intense."

For more on what’s streaming, check out our review of The Witcher season 3, volume 2, plus our collection of the best horrors on Netflix.

Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at 12DOVE, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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