Code of Silence is ITV’s latest thriller, premiering on May 18, 2025. With a groundbreaking approach to representation, this six-part crime drama is set with its tense storytelling and authentic portrayal of the Deaf community.
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At the heart of Code of Silence is Alison Brooks, played by Rose Ayling-Ellis, a smart and determined Deaf woman working in a police canteen. Alison juggles two jobs to support herself and her Deaf mother, Julie. Her life takes a dramatic turn when her exceptional lip-reading skills catch the attention of the police. DC Ashleigh Francis (Charlotte Ritchie) and DI James Marsh (Andrew Buchan) recruit Alison to help surveil a dangerous gang plotting a high-stakes heist.
Alison’s unique abilities quickly become crucial to the investigation, but things get complicated when she develops feelings for Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), one of the main suspects. Torn between her growing attachment and her duty, Alison is thrust into a world of crime, deception, and personal risk, refusing to walk away even as the stakes escalate.
Cast: Rose Ayling-Ellis as Alison Brooks, Kieron Moore as Liam Barlow, Charlotte Ritchie as DC Ashleigh Francis, Andrew Buchan as DI James Marsh, Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, Joe Absolom, Beth Goddard, Andrew Scarborough, Fifi Garfield, Rolf Choutan.
Code of Silence Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 1 – S01E01
- 360 – Charli XCX
Code of Silence Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 2 – S01E02
- Glue – Bicep
- Flutes (Sasha Remix) – Hot Chip
- Sweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch) – Calvin Harris
Code of Silence Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3 – S01E03
- Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) [Remix] – Major Lazer
Code of Silence Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4 – S01E04
Code of Silence Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5 – S01E05
- Waterfall – The Stone Roses
Code of Silence Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 – S01E06
Where to Watch: Code of Silence debuts on ITV1 and streaming service ITVX in the UK, with all six episodes available as a box set on ITVX from May 18, 2025. The series will also air later on BritBox in North America, making it accessible to international audiences.
The series score is composed by Dan Jones, acclaimed for his work on On Chesil Beach and World on Fire. Jones’ music adds tension and emotional resonance, perfectly complementing the series high-stakes narrative. ITV’s Code of Silence music list is is now available for consultation above.
