Code of Silence

Out of the 2 recent crime dramas with deaf leads, this is the better one. Code Of Silence has a far fetched premise but is so honest with it we're up for the ride. Great cast helps a lot but it's the slow building romance hiding in plain sight that makes this show a stand out. The main characters are flawed and constantly asked to question their moral compass which makes for a very fun watch. Yes the ending is very silly and unbelievable but this must be the first time a crime drama builds its storyline around a blossoming and forbidden love. Season 2 please! And with the same leads if possible!

Wanted to watch this with the wife. But unfortunately her hearing isn't great, so we rely on subtitles. But a show featuring a deaf person as the main character of all things, does not have subtitles. We can't play the volume too loud because we have children in the house, and the show does have some strong language. And still then, while the main actress makes an admirable effort, she is nonetheless at times hard to understand - even for someone with remarkably sharp hearing as myself and the volume up just fine. So had to stop watching 3/4 of the way through the first episode. If they ever sort out the subtitles, I'll watch the rest of this (with my wife hopefully) and return here to leave a proper review.

The writing of this series is superb. It shows disability in a realistic light without being boring or condescending.

It shows the experience of the deaf individual in a very interesting way that will get over to a wide audience.

Rose is great in this. I only know she was on strictly although I don't watch it. I really hope for more from this writer and Rose.

It is an engrossing watch, tense and relatable in an odd way.

It was great to see BSL on screen and the way Allison (Rose) interpreted through lip reading being shown as text on screen was really cool.

A good tense crime drama with depth and feeling.

Code of Silence" is a masterful blend of suspense, action, and compelling storytelling. From the opening scene, the series gripped me, pulling me into a world where secrets unravel and tensions rise. The pacing is expertly handled, ensuring that each moment adds to the overarching narrative. Whether it's the quiet exchanges filled with unspoken emotions or the high-stakes sequences that leave you on the edge of your seat, every frame is meticulously crafted to serve the story.

One of the series greatest strengths lies in its performances. The lead actress delivers a powerful, nuanced portrayal that brings emotional depth to the character. Her ability to convey layers of complexity-conflict, resilience, vulnerability-makes her performance unforgettable. She fully embodies her role, drawing viewers into her world and making them empathize with her journey. Every glance, every pause, and every word she speaks feels genuine, further enhancing the realism of the series.

Beyond the lead, the supporting cast is equally impressive. Each character adds richness to the story, and their interactions feel authentic and well-balanced. The chemistry between the actors creates a natural rhythm, making relationships feel lived-in rather than simply scripted. Whether playing allies, adversaries, or conflicted figures, they elevate the film with their presence, breathing life into their roles in a way that makes the world of *Code of Silence* feel all so real.

I bingewatched the series over a couple of days.

The first episode was very good but then starts to slide into the same hum drum of many other dramas these days.

The premise of a deaf girl helping police in the cathedral city of Canterbury does seen rather similar to the recent Channel 4 series Patience which had an autistic girl helping police with their enquiries in the cathedral city of York a couple of months ago and it is only just over a month since Rose Ayling-Ellis appeared in Réunion on BBC 1 (she was also in Ludwig late last year set in the cathedral city of Cambridge).

You have to constantly watch the screen as there are a lot of subtitled parts but it wasn't totally engaging and really seemed to lose its way not knowing where the story was heading.

Itv's new liking for 6 part dramas can be a bit much for shows and this was no exception going on too long and included one officer having an affair which didn't really go anywhere in the story and then their was the robbery which really didn't make any practical sense.

Watchable but let's itself down.