Code Of Silence to return for a new series as bosses reveal which cast member will make a comeback

Scottish Sun

09-07-2025

Fans were quick to praise Rose's chemistry with her co-star in the debut series
brand new code Code Of Silence to return for a new series as bosses reveal which cast member will make a comeback
ITV's latest drama Code of Silence is set to return for a brand new series.
The programme, which starred EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing star Rose Ayling-Ellis, was the first to be lead by a deaf actress.
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Rose Ayling-Ellis' Code of Silence will be back for a second series
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It was the first show to be lead by a deaf actress
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An announcement shared by the show revealed that Rose would be back
Following mammoth ratings, ITV have confirmed that a second series is in the works.
In more good news for fans, actor Rose will be back and reprising the role of Alison for the second incarnation.
The six-part drama, which launched in May, has seen its first episode consolidate to a total of 7.5million viewers.
It has also amassed a total of 20million streams on ITVX across the whole series.
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As a result, it has become the most-watched drama across all channels for the second quarter of the year.
Speaking about the news of the series' return, actress Rose said: 'I'm so proud that Code of Silence has been recommissioned.
"The response to the first series has been incredible, and it means so much to be part of a drama that not only keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, but also puts a Deaf character at the heart of the story.
"I'm really excited to see where Alison's journey goes next and to be working again with the wonderful cast, crew and creative team behind the show."
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ITV's Drama Commissioner, Callum Dziedzic, added: "We are unbelievably proud of Code of Silence, and it's been a joy seeing audiences embrace it - especially their love for the skilful, headstrong, and effortlessly loveable Alison.
"Rose brings her to life with real charm and depth, and Catherine's brilliant concept gave her the perfect world to step into.
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"We can't wait to share another gripping case, with Alison's talents and perspective delivering a thriller that's pulse-pounding, distinctive, and like nothing else on TV."
When the show launched in May, fans were quick to praise Rose's chemistry with her co-star, Kieron Moore.
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In the series, Rose plays a deaf canteen worker who is recruited by Canterbury police to help them lip read in a case.
Soon she finds herself embroiled in the world of policing as the detectives race against time to stop a gang of criminals and their latest heist.
Her lip-reading skills become essential to the team, who have her looking through CCTV in order to interpret what the gang are saying in order to gain the upper hand.
But as she takes to the investigation, she finds herself drawn to Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), one of the members of the gang with motivations of his own.
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Taken by their interactions, fans flooded X with various different comments about their budding connection.
Taking to X, one fan wrote: "CodeofSilence The chemistry between #roseaylingellis & #kieronmoore is electric.
"After watching the first 2 eps have had to binge watch the next 4 because I can't wait to see what happens next."
"Love the chemistry between Alison and Liam loving #CodeOfSilence," said another.
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"#CodeOfSilence alison and liam the bad boy they are so cute together !," wrote a third, while a fourth said: "Boy that liam is a cutie. Next james bond !#CodeOfSilence."