This gripping British crime drama has captivated audiences with its groundbreaking portrayal of a deaf protagonist at the heart of a nail-biting narrative.

Code of Silence premiered on ITVX earlier this year, following the journey of a deaf volunteer who assists police with their investigations.

Her exceptional lip-reading abilities prove vital as officers delve into a vicious criminal organisation.

Drama intensifies when she discovers the gang's intentions for a major heist, whilst simultaneously developing feelings for one of the prime suspects.

Unaware of her role as a police informant, his unavoidable sense of betrayal threatens to put her life in grave danger, reports the Mirror.

Rose Ayling-Ellis portrays the central character Alison Woods, having gained national recognition through her role in EastEnders and her historic Strictly Come Dancing victory as the programme's first deaf champion.

Being deaf herself, Rose authentically highlighted the lived experiences of the deaf community whilst demonstrating the essential importance of their communication abilities.

"I absolutely loved Code of Silence," one enthusiastic viewer posted on the review platform IMDb. "Brilliant acting, and I hope there will be more episodes to come, please! The suspense throughout all six episodes never wavered. I loved the connection between Alison and Liam."

One passionate fan praised the programme, saying: "And having three deaf people in the series proves acting is for everyone. Well done to all actors and all that were involved in the making of this brilliant series. But you can't just leave it at that; I do hope there are more series to come, as this can go a long way."

Countless viewers have rushed to devour the single-series drama, with one declaring: "I binged all six episodes in one day and loved it!" whilst another enthused: "I binge-watched the series over a couple of days."

The Code of Silence ensemble has received widespread praise, particularly lead actress Rose. One critique noted: "Code of Silence is an excellent series; if you haven't seen it yet, I'd urge you to make some time and binge-watch it.

"It's gripping, must-watch TV. It's important and amazing that we're seeing more deaf actors having central roles."

Supporters will be thrilled to discover the programme has secured a second series, with filming set to commence in 2026.

The talented Rose Ayling-Ellis is confirmed to reprise her role as Alison Woods. Whilst no official transmission date has been announced, audiences can expect the second series to arrive on screens around 2027.

The forthcoming series will air on ITV and will be available to stream on ITVX.