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TV-14
2015
2 Seasons
7.2 (2,561)

Witnesses, or Les témoins in its French language, is a crime drama show that aired on France 2 network in 2014. The show revolves around a series of brutal murders that take place in a small coastal town in Northern France. The plot follows two investigators, Sandra Winckler and Justin, as they try to uncover the identity of the killer, and the connections between the seemingly unrelated victims. The show begins with the discovery of a female corpse that has been placed in a public display case with the words, "Come and See" written in blood. The sight sends shockwaves across the small town, and Sandra Winckler, a detective from nearby Lille, is tasked with investigating the case. Before long, more bodies start to appear, and it becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose. As the investigation deepens, Sandra and Justin start to unravel a complex web of secrets and lies within the town. They discover that each of the victims had a connection to a 1990s police investigation into a missing persons case. The case had been closed years ago, but it seems that the killer is now targeting the witnesses and suspects involved. The show's main characters are well-developed, with their own unique struggles and challenges. Sandra, for instance, is a career-focused detective, who struggles with her personal life after her husband abandons her and her children. On the other hand, Justin, a former soldier, suffers from PTSD and has a complicated relationship with his estranged daughter. One of the most striking aspects of the show is its atmospheric setting. The coastal town is depicted as a bleak, remote place with a haunting beauty. The show's cinematography captures the cold, grey, and foggy surroundings, which add to the tension and foreboding atmosphere of the series. The show is also notable for its use of music, which adds to the emotional impact of the show. The theme song, which is an original composition by composer Cyrille Aufort, has an eerie and haunting quality to it that complements the show's dark themes. The pacing of the show is steady, with each episode leaving the viewer with a cliffhanger while revealing new pieces of the puzzle. The twists and turns of the narrative are cleverly woven together, with satisfying payoffs that keep the viewer engaged. The show manages to balance the intricate plot with the emotional arcs of its characters, and the result is a compelling and satisfying crime drama. Overall, Witnesses is a well-crafted crime drama that tells a captivating story while also showcasing the complexities of the human condition. With great acting, writing, and cinematography, the show is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

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Seasons

2 1

8. Episode 8

April 5, 2017

Will Sandra manage to get away from Geir Jansen, or will she become his next 'bride'? What has happened to Eric and Sandra's other former lovers? Will Catherine find her baby? And who is the Minotaur? What power did he exert over the children at Mt Saint Michel orphanage?

7. Episode 7

April 5, 2017

Sandra has fallen into the clutches of the killer, who is keeping her captive and intends to subject her, and her former lovers, to the same treatment he had given his previous victims. Meanwhile, the police investigation, now headed by Justine and Max, is getting nowhere, as Audrey Solange refuses to talk. And, worried about Sandra's whereabouts, Catherine does some investigating of her own.

6. Episode 6

March 29, 2017

Sandra investigates the Mount St Michel orphanage, and discovers an old group photo of the children who once lived there. She decides to track down each of the children. Is she starting to close in on the killer?

5. Episode 5

March 29, 2017

Antoine's car is found on the side of the road in the middle of a forest, but there is no trace of Antoine himself. Sandra is still on the run with Catherine, as the two try to figure out who Martin Souriau is covering for and extract information from him to lead them to the killer, and to Catherine's missing baby. Meanwhile, police uncover the identity of the second killer.

4. Episode 4

March 22, 2017

Believing him to be the kidnapper, Catherine holds Martin Souriau captive. She is frantic to find her missing child and will go to any length to make Souriau talk. Meanwhile, Maxine wants to take Sandra off the case and put her under police protection, along with all of her exes. Sandra reailses she is falling for Antoine, but could Antoine be the man who broke into her apartment?

3. Episode 3

March 22, 2017

When the body of a young woman is found buried under a wind turbine, police work to figure out if and how this death might be related to the other murders. Detective Sandra Winckler starts using the same dating app that Catherine Keemer had used in the run-up to her abduction, in an effort to track down the man who snatched Catherine. But is this, and the budding friendship between the two women, a step too far in becoming personally involved in the investigation?

2. Episode 2

March 15, 2017

Sandra and the investigating team begin to figure out the killer's modus operandi, as Sandra becomes increasingly convinced that Catherine holds the key to the mystery. But can Catherine be trusted? Is she really just an innocent victim? Meanwhile, someone else steps forward claiming to know who the killer is.

1. Episode 1

March 15, 2017

The frozen bodies of 15 men are discovered on an abandoned bus in the middle of the northern French countryside. Detective Sandra Winckler is part of the police investigation into this mysterious find, and soon enough her team discovers the one thing that linked the dead men - all 15 had at some point been involved with a woman named Catherine Keemer. But there's a twist - Catherine Keemer herself disappeared three years ago.

Description

The show begins with the discovery of a female corpse that has been placed in a public display case with the words, "Come and See" written in blood. The sight sends shockwaves across the small town, and Sandra Winckler, a detective from nearby Lille, is tasked with investigating the case. Before long, more bodies start to appear, and it becomes clear that there is a serial killer on the loose.

As the investigation deepens, Sandra and Justin start to unravel a complex web of secrets and lies within the town. They discover that each of the victims had a connection to a 1990s police investigation into a missing persons case. The case had been closed years ago, but it seems that the killer is now targeting the witnesses and suspects involved.

The show's main characters are well-developed, with their own unique struggles and challenges. Sandra, for instance, is a career-focused detective, who struggles with her personal life after her husband abandons her and her children. On the other hand, Justin, a former soldier, suffers from PTSD and has a complicated relationship with his estranged daughter.

One of the most striking aspects of the show is its atmospheric setting. The coastal town is depicted as a bleak, remote place with a haunting beauty. The show's cinematography captures the cold, grey, and foggy surroundings, which add to the tension and foreboding atmosphere of the series.

The show is also notable for its use of music, which adds to the emotional impact of the show. The theme song, which is an original composition by composer Cyrille Aufort, has an eerie and haunting quality to it that complements the show's dark themes.

The pacing of the show is steady, with each episode leaving the viewer with a cliffhanger while revealing new pieces of the puzzle. The twists and turns of the narrative are cleverly woven together, with satisfying payoffs that keep the viewer engaged. The show manages to balance the intricate plot with the emotional arcs of its characters, and the result is a compelling and satisfying crime drama.

Overall, Witnesses is a well-crafted crime drama that tells a captivating story while also showcasing the complexities of the human condition. With great acting, writing, and cinematography, the show is a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Witnesses is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (15 episodes). The series first aired on January 5, 2015.

Where to Watch Witnesses

Witnesses is available for streaming on the France 2 website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Witnesses on demand at Apple TV and PBS.