Code of Silence

Code of Silence (2025)★ 7.3/10

GB,US · May 18, 2025 · 2 seasons

  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller

Directed by: Chanya Button, Diarmuid Goggins, Nirpal Bhogal, Meenu Gaur

Written by: Catherine Moulton, Will Truefitt, Benji Walters

Alison Woods, deaf caterer, works to support her mother, and herself. Alison is asked by the police to lip-read conversations with dangerous criminals. Alison starts to fall for one of the suspects, but will not abandon the investigation.

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Reviews

RRobert_CopelandSeptember 18, 2025
Slower in pace than most British crime dramas, “Code of Silence” follows a single, relatively straightforward case. The protagonist, however, is deeply frustrating—she repeatedly ignores police orders to act on her own and even falls for a rookie hacker in the gang she is pursuing.
VVincent_KennedySeptember 18, 2025
The series is solid overall, telling the story of a hearing-impaired girl who changes the fate of many—including her own—while revealing her kindness, stubbornness, insecurity, and courage with equal clarity.
AArielle_ElliottAugust 26, 2025
The pacing is tightly controlled and the suspense never lets up. Each episode brings fresh twists as the story follows a lip-reading deaf woman pulled into a high-stakes criminal investigation. The premise alone is gripping, and the immersive execution keeps you glued to the unraveling mystery.
WWarren_HernandezAugust 26, 2025
The lead actress delivers a compelling performance, but what truly stands out is her portrayal of a deaf character—the speech patterns, the expressions, and the subtle details feel incredibly lived-in. Through her, the show captures just how much determination it takes to navigate a world not built for you.