If you were among the countless viewers who watched the finale of Doctor Foster's second series in 2017, you might think that was the conclusion. However, after a lengthy nine-year hiatus, the beloved BBC psychological drama that had audiences hooked is making a comeback with an exciting third instalment.
The upcoming five-part television series will feature Suranne Jones back in her role as Gemma Foster, alongside Bertie Carvel, who will return as Simon, and Tom Taylor playing their son Tom. Written by Mike Bartlett, the summary for the new season reads: "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, said that it's "a privilege to welcome Doctor Foster back to the BBC after almost a decade away".
She added: "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!"
According to IMDb, viewers of the series have shared their thoughts on the first two seasons. One user claimed the show is a "BBC winner" and a "treasure". They wrote: "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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A second commented: "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 said, "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 commented: "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!"
