In this week’s Not-So-Cozy Mystery Thursday, we’re discussing Code of Silence Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2, the gripping BritBox Original starring Rose Ayling-Ellis as Alison Woods, a deaf catering worker whose extraordinary lip-reading skills lead her into an undercover police investigation. What begins as an opportunity to help the police quickly becomes far more dangerous as Alison finds herself caught between Detective Superintendent James Marsh, Detective Sergeant Ashleigh Francis, and Liam Barlow—a man connected to the criminal organization she’s helping investigate. In this first impressions episode, we’re breaking down the story so far, sharing theories, discussing the ethical dilemmas surrounding the investigation, and talking about why this crime thriller immediately hooked me.
Spoiler Note
This episode contains spoilers for Code of Silence Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2.
In This Episode
* The story so far and the investigation at the center of Code of Silence.
* My spoiler-filled first impressions after watching Episodes 1 & 2.
* How the sound design and Alison’s perspective made this series stand out.
* Whether the police made believable investigative decisions.
* The ethical questions surrounding Alison’s role in the investigation.
* Rose Ayling-Ellis’s incredible performance as Alison Woods.
* My thoughts on Liam Barlow and where I think his story is headed.
* Detective Superintendent James Marsh vs. Detective Sergeant Ashleigh Francis.
* My favorite moments from the first two episodes.
* My First Impression Rating and final verdict.
My Ratings
First Impression Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5)
Mentioned in This Episode
* Code of Silence (BritBox)
* Rose Ayling-Ellis
* Charlotte Ritchie
* Kieron Moore
* BritBox
Coming Up Next Week
TV Tuesday: The Other Bennet Sister Season 1 Episodes 9 & 10
Cozy Mystery Thursday: Ludwig Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2
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Discussion About This Episode
* What were your first impressions of Code of Silence?
* Do you think the police were right to recruit Alison for the investigation?
* What are your theories about Liam? Do you think he’s hiding something?
* Which moment from Episodes 1 or 2 surprised you the most?
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