Suranne Jones returns in a beloved BBC psychological drama’s third and final series, nine years after the show gripped the nation in 2017.
Nail-biting BBC drama that ‘gripped the UK’ has confirmed a new season after 9 years
If you were amongst the millions of viewers who tuned into the finale of Doctor Foster’s second series back in 2017, you’d be forgiven for thinking that was the end. Yet, following an extended nine-year break, the much-loved BBC psychological drama that kept audiences gripped is returning with a thrilling third chapter.
The forthcoming five-part television series will see Suranne Jones reprising her role as Gemma Foster, alongside Bertie Carvel, who returns as Simon, and Tom Taylor portraying their son Tom. Penned by Mike Bartlett, the synopsis for the new season states: “10 years ago, on discovering her husband Simon was having an affair, Gemma Foster enacted a masterful revenge.
“But the fallout was devastating when her 15-year-old son Tom disappeared. Now, in series three, Gemma is still a GP, still in the same house, but on the brink of a fresh start: she has met someone new and is getting married. But as the wedding day draws closer, and friends and family gather, shadows from the past begin to re-emerge, threatening both her happiness and her reputation.
“As Gemma fights to protect those she loves and expose whoever’s intent on hurting her, will she be able to put the past to bed, dispense justice, and claim the future she deserves, before it is too late?”
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, described it as “a privilege to welcome Doctor Foster back to the BBC after almost a decade away”.
She continued: “The extent to which the first two series gripped the nation is a credit to Mike’s writing, the talented team at Drama Republic and our magnificent cast – and now we’re ready do it one more time in this epic final chapter. Bring it on!”
Based on IMDb reviews, audiences of the programme have expressed their views on the opening two seasons. One viewer branded the show a “BBC winner” and a “treasure”.
They commented: “Have found myself watching the BBC less over the years, there are, though, a fair share of treasures like Doctor Foster. It is very well made visually, stylish and audaciously with a fluid way of how it’s shot.”
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Another remarked: “One of the greatest BBC shows with strong Shakespearean drama elements of personas and duplicity, betrayal, obsession, jealousy, revenge, conniving and plotting, and distrust.
“An amazing and gripping show that makes an intense and horrific portrayal of something as domestic as marriage and its complications (an understatement). Carrying strong tones of paranoia, calculated revenge, depiction of ‘natural’ misogyny, and with undertones of misanthropy, this show will give you knots and chills and keep you hooked.”
Another viewer remarked: “I don’t normally write reviews, but if you like nail-biting drama, watch this. Block out five hours of your life and get comfy. You won’t want to leave the telly!”.
A third person observed: “This program is engrossing, well-written and well-acted. It walks a fine line between being utterly disgusting and completely relatable, making me hate it and love it all at once. You definitely have to be patient to watch all the incendiary acrimony!”.