Rose Ayling-Ellis (Ludwig, Signs for Change) stars in a ground-breaking lead role alongside an impressive supporting cast, including Kieron Moore (Vampire Academy, Masters of the Air, The Corps), Charlotte Ritchie (You, Ghosts), and Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch, Black Doves,The Honourable Woman).
Code of Silence is a gripping six-part crime drama created by Catherine Moulton (The Stolen Girl, Hijack, Baptiste), who drew on her own experiences with lip-reading and hearing loss to craft this unique and compelling series. It is brought to life by lead director Diarmuid Goggins (The Night Caller, Kin, Witness No. 3).
At the heart of the series is Alison Brooks (Rose Ayling-Ellis), a smart and determined Deaf woman. Having spent years working in a police canteen and secretly observing conversations, her life takes an unexpected turn when her exceptional lip-reading skills catch the attention of DS Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) and DI James Marsh (Andrew Buchan). Recruited for a covert operation, Alison is tasked with surveilling a dangerous gang as they plot a high-stakes heist, thrusting her into a world of crime, deception, and risk like never before.
As her interpretations of their covert conversations become central to the investigation, Alison is thrust into an exhilarating and perilous new world. Her role quickly becomes crucial to solving the case—but everything grows more complicated when she finds herself drawn to one of the suspects, Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore). Despite the escalating risks and threats to her personal life, Alison refuses to walk away.
Bringing a fresh and distinctive perspective on crime and communication, Code of Silence weaves a powerful and emotional narrative, highlighting crucial representation for the Deaf community. The series is further enriched by the contributions of a diverse cast and crew from the Deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse communities.
