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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 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 Dustin Rowles Pajiba The season-long arc is packed with tense, engaging developments, and the romantic tension between Alison and Liam -- a decent guy clearly in too deep -- adds a nice emotional hook. Jul 31, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Eric M Imagine Sue Thomas FB EYE with a British accent and no "hearing dog". And signing in BSL instead of ASL. You then have a glimpse into this wonderful series. Can't wait for season 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review Mini M Crime thriller with stunning performances by Rose Ayling-Ellis and Kieron Moore. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/25 Full Review George B So far so good. Took a minute to get use to the sign language gut in the bottom left corner..... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review Merri C I watched through episode two but stopped because Alison acts so stupid. Come on--she's texting about the criminal owner of the bar she works in WHILE HE'S THERE and he catches her. Her character is just too clueless but she insists people always underestimate her. Not for me. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Chris N Rose Ayling-Ellis and cast are wonderful actors. May adjust my rating to a must see. Love the premise and can’t wait to see more. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review Deb F Bravo! What I loved best about this series is the way it forced me, as a hearing person, to become sensitive to things I'd never have noticed if I weren't viewing the scenes from the perspective of a deaf person. Even though we can hear the other characters, we're suddenly acutely aware of the importance of their body language, facial expressions, and position in the room--especially whether she has her back turned to them and can't hear them coming up behind her. The acting, direction, and writing were great, and I can't wait for season 2! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Catherine Moulton

Creator

Rose Ayling-Ellis

Alison Brooks

Kieron Moore

Liam Barlow

Joe Absolom

Braden Moore

Rolf Choutan

Eithan Lewis

Fifi Garfield

Julie Brooks

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 Airs Thu Aug 7 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 Airs Thu Aug 14 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 Airs Thu Aug 21 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