Patience vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.6/10 for Patience). Patience is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Patience
The Witness| Patience | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 2 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | GB | – |
| Creator / director | Matt Baker | – |
| Main cast | Ella Maisy Purvis, Laura Fraser, Mark Benton, Ali Ariaie | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
Patience
Patience Evans works in a clerical role filing police records. An autistic woman, she has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
Where to watch
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