Doctor Foster is returning for a third and final season
Nearly 10 years have passed since Season 2 debuted
Original cast members Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel, and Tom Taylor are reprising their roles
Filming is set to begin this spring in the UK
The show will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One
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British psychological drama Doctor Foster is returning for a third and final season on BBC platforms nearly a decade after its second season debuted, with original cast members Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel, and Tom Taylor reprising their roles as Gemma Foster, Simon, and Tom respectively, while series creator Mike Bartlett returns to write the upcoming episodes. The production, handled by Drama Republic, will begin filming this spring in the UK for release on both BBC iPlayer and BBC One. The acclaimed series, which first captivated audiences with its exploration of marital betrayal and revenge, will see Gemma Foster ten years after she discovered her husband's affair and enacted a 'masterful revenge' that led to devastating consequences when her son disappeared. According to the official synopsis, Gemma has seemingly moved on - she remains a practicing GP in the same house but has met someone new and is preparing to get married. However, as the wedding day approaches and friends and family gather, shadows from the past begin to resurface, threatening both her happiness and reputation.
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Drama, Revenge, Family secrets, Psychological thriller
Narrative subgenre of drama with psychological fiction
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# British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Sarah Ann Akers (née Jones; born 27 August 1978), known professionally as Suranne Jones, is an English actress and producer. Known for her numerous collaborations with screenwriter Sally Wainwright, she rose to prominence playing Karen McDonald on ITV's Coronation Street between 2000 and 2004. Upon ...
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Doctor Foster is returning for a third and final season, nearly a decade after Season 2 debuted. Suranne Jones , Bertie Carvel and Tom Taylor are returning to reprise their roles as Gemma Foster, Simon and Tom, respectively, in the BBC psychological drama. Series creator Mike Bartlett is writing, with Riot Women producer Drama Republic making the show for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. Filming is set to begin this spring in the UK. Here’s the synopsis: “Ten 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?” Related Stories News John Davidson: BBC Could Have "Worked Harder" To Stop N-Word Tourette's Tic From Airing
