The British TV crime dramaCode of Silenceis debuting in the United States with a perfectRotten Tomatoesscore and has been renewed for a second season. The series follows Alison Brooks (Rose Ayling-Ellis), a Deaf civilian who volunteers to assist the police with her skills as a lip reader.Code of Silenceis created by Catherine Moulton and features additional stars, including Kieron Moore, Charlotte Ritchie, and Andrew Buchan.
Leading up toCode of Silence’s US release on Britbox on June 11, 2025,the series has already managed a 100% score onRotten Tomatoes.Code of Silencebecame a smash hit in the UK when it premiered on ITV on June 30, 2025, leadingstar Ayling-Ellis to reveal that the crime drama will continue on into season 2. ITV has since confirmed that production forCode of Silenceseason 2 will begin near the end of this year (viaTelevisual).
What Code Of Silence’s Perfect RT Score Means For The Series
This Crime Drama Is A Fresh & Authentic Contribution To The Genre
In a world of plenty for thecrime-drama genre, it’s typically challenging for a new series to stand out.However, in the case ofCode of Silence, critics' responses indicate that this British TV show managed to find an intriguing hook. Reviews suggest thatCode of Silencechecks all the boxes in terms of standard crime-drama tropes. However, Ayling-Ellis' performance and the talent of her costars made all the difference.
Carol Midgley fromThe Timesnoted that this drama and its star “has done the near impossible and given us a cop drama with something new to say.”
Critics onRotten TomatoespraisedCode of Silence’s perspective, noting that the story is told from Ayling-Ellis' Alison’s point of view rather than that of the police. Carol Midgley fromThe Timesnoted that this drama and its star “has done the near impossible and given us a cop drama with something new to say.”
Overall, it’s evident that the factor critics found the most refreshing aboutCode of Silencewas the protagonist’s status as a member of the Deaf Community.Ayling-Ellis, who is also Deaf, brings interest and focus to Deaf Culture, demonstrating the immense skill that is lip reading and the general experience of Deafness. With such unanimous approval, there’s no question thatCode of Silencewill continue to go far.
Our Take OnCode Of Silence’s Critical Success & Season 2 Renewal
This Is A Crime Drama Worth Tuning In For
Perhaps the most refreshing aspect ofCode of Silenceis that it centers on a character with unique abilities without perpetuating harmful stereotypes regarding disability. Hiring a Deaf actor to play Alison was a key first step, butI was thrilled to see that Ayling-Ellis also served as an executive producer forCode of Silence, ensuring further authenticity regarding the series' portrayal of the Deaf experience.
It would have been all too easy forCode of Silenceto present lip reading as a sort of magical ability, allowing Alison to perfectly understand conversations across the room. Instead, creator Moulton, who is also partially deaf, ensured thatthis crime drama demonstrated the real-world challenges and limitations of lipreading. This, again, contributed to the authenticity ofCode of Silence.
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WhenCode of Silencehits BritBox in the coming days, we will definitely be there ready to watch. It’s clear that a great deal of care was taken to ensure this series is both unique and thrilling, as reflected by itsperfectRotten Tomatoesscore. Though ITV renewedCode of Silencefor a second installment, it’s currently unknown if season 2 will stream on BritBox.
