On returning to Doctor Foster, Jones says: “When I got the call to ask if I wanted to return as Gemma Foster, I knew the time was right. We needed space from the first two series, and we needed Tom – Gemma and Simon’s runaway son – to return as an adult with questions. For me, this time around it’s about accountability and questioning – ‘can we ever truly sever ties with our past and the damage or traumas that haunt us, so we can fully move forward?’ Gemma and Simon have so much to unpick! It’s been an exciting time working with the brilliant Mike Bartlett again, and the team at Drama Republic, on the scripts and now I can’t wait to start filming.”

How many episodes will be in season three of Doctor Foster?

The BBC has reported that the new season will consist of five episodes, each running for around 60 minutes. It will be available to watch on BBC and via BBC iPlayer.

Previous seasons were released an episode a week.

What will Doctor Foster season three be about?

Here’s the official 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?”

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Who is in the cast of Doctor Foster season three?

The full cast list has yet to be released, but here’s what we know so far. Bertie Carvel will return as Simon Foster, and Tom Taylor is also set to reprise his role as Tom Foster, alongside Suranne Jones as Gemma. The trio were specifically mentioned by creator Mike Bartlett, confirming their involvement in the final chapter of the story.

Will this be the final season of Doctor Foster?

Don’t get your hopes up again, as this is really it. This is the final season of the hit show.