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Season 1 – Code of Silence

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Alison Brooks' lipreading skills pull her into the police's investigation of a dangerous gang, but her undeniable connection with criminal Liam Barlow threatens everything.
Code of Silence — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Rose Ayling-Ellis is terrific in Code of Silence, a sharp crime drama given an compelling wrinkle by its credible depiction of the deaf perspective.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine It’s a character study wrapped in a crime thriller, generating more suspense from the question of what Alison will do next than of whether the cops will catch the crooks. Aug 1, 2025 Full Review John Powers NPR I feared it might be one of those worthy shows designed to teach me a valuable lesson. Instead, it tells a good story about a smart, underestimated woman who leaps at the chance to escape her dreary life. Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Creator/writer Catherine Moulton takes her time in unfurling the action, which opens the door for Ayling-Ellis and Moore to add depth and dimension to their beautifully written parts. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Writer Catherine Moulton shows, without labouring the point, how police and catering bosses alike imagine Alison must be a bit thick, because she’s deaf. Rated: 4/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider My only regret is that the absorbing Code of Silence ends after just six episodes. Thankfully, there will be more. Rated: 4/5 Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Deepa Gahlot Scroll.in The six-episode series is more than just an effective police procedural. It stands up for the disabled without waving flags or resorting to melodrama. Aug 1, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Eva B “Great idea, and for the most part it was interesting. However, some decisions felt unrealistic—adults wouldn’t have made them. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review John W We really enjoyed this show very much. Some of these British shows have some engaging and unique plot ideas and this is certainly one of them. Just a fun watch while the writer mixes thing up very well. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Thea C we had fun with this, got us through a rough spot. the visual interpretation of lip reading is cool Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review S M Worth 5 stars with 1 exception. Cop with the ugly afro hairdo is such a distraction from reality. Not sure why the series producers allow this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review Kiruba M Exceptional show, loved the depth of character development and Tello g the story through the experience of Allison, eye opening on the experiences of the deaf, I learned so much from this show. Beautifully acted and written. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Jim W When the crazy actions of the star become too unbelievable, it leads one to say STOP THE MADNESS! It happened to me early in Episode 3. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 24, 2025 A deaf catering worker who is struggling to make ends meet is called upon by a police detective superintendent to lip-read the conversations of criminals. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 24, 2025 Determined to keep her meeting with Liam secret, Alison does not tell the police about Liam taking her to A&E; meanwhile, tensions flare at the Canterbury Tap as Liam's arrival leads to a confrontation with Alison's ex Eithan. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 31, 2025 Alison's risky tactics identify the gang's target, but her deception and the gang's escalating violence threaten to unravel her relationship with Liam. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 7, 2025 Alison is invited onto a lavish trip where Liam insists on adopting false identities; she discovers that he is using her as a cover; Alison is convinced that she can walk the fine line between her duty to the police and their undeniable connection. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 14, 2025 Alison faces dangerous crossroads as her feelings for Liam threaten to undermine the police's investigation; the gang led by Braden executes their plan to steal the Joshi necklace using chaos and Liam's hacking to breach security. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 21, 2025 Alison is reeling from Liam's betrayal and consumed with guilt over her role in the heist when her life is suddenly threatened by one of the gang. Details
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Season Info

Director
Diarmuid Goggins, Chanya Button
Creator
Catherine Moulton
Executive Producer
Rose Ayling-Ellis, Catherine Moulton, Tom Leggett, Damien Timmer, Elisabeth Murdoch, Bryony Arnold, Stacey Snider, Jane Featherstone
Screenwriter
Catherine Moulton, Catherine Moulton, Benji Walters, Will Truefitt
Network
BritBox
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jul 24, 2025