Under His Eyes is available on Netflix as of June 4, 2026. This British miniseries created by Rob Williams revisits the aftermath of the 1992 Rachel Nickell murder at Wimbledon Common in London, told from the perspective of her partner André Hanscombe and their son Alex, who was two years old at the time.
Under His Eyes
Mini-series | 2026
Available on Netflix since June 4, 2026
Drama, true story
Created by Rob Williams
Starring Jordan Bolger, Max Fincham, Neil Maskell, Kevin Eldon, Mark Stanley, Jon Pointing, James Dryden and Kerry Godliman
Original title: The Witness
Country of origin: United Kingdom
The series follows André Hanscombe, who becomes a single father after the murder of Rachel Nickell. With his son Alex the only direct witness to the attack, André fights to shield him from the investigation, the glare of the media, and the psychological toll of a crime that jolted the British public.
Under Her Eyes complements the documentary The Murder of Rachel Nickell, also available on Netflix, by focusing on André and Alex Hanscombe. The miniseries follows their relationship, their mourning, and their effort to rebuild after a case that drew intense media scrutiny.
The narrative draws on a real case: the murder of Rachel Nickell, killed in 1992 on Wimbledon Common, with her son nearby. Netflix presents the series as a fiction inspirée de faits réels, centered on Alex and André Hanscombe, who were both involved in developing the project.
In the cast, Jordan Bolger steps into the shoes of André Hanscombe and Max Fincham portrays Alex Hanscombe. The lineup also features Neil Maskell as DI Keith Pedder, along with Kevin Eldon, Mark Stanley, Jon Pointing, James Dryden, Kerry Godliman, James Bradshaw and Claire Rushbrook.
Under His Eyes may appeal to Netflix subscribers who enjoy courtroom dramas and true-crime stories, especially when the stakes focus on the families of the victims rather than just the investigation. The series is less suited to viewers seeking light fiction or a crime thriller detached from real-world events.
The American trailer for Sous ses yeux offers the first footage from the miniseries, weaving together investigation, media pressure, and the relationship between André Hanscombe and his son Alex.
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