There have been few British shows to earn as high praise asCode of Silence. A groundbreaking dive into the world of a hearing-impaired Alison, portrayed by the brilliantEastEndersandDoctor WhoalumRose Ayling-Ellis, the series has broken boundaries for deaf representation on screen, something pivotal to the show’s creator,Catherine Moulton, who herself is partially hearing-impaired. Afterreleasing just last week on BritBox, tensions are already rising as Episode 3 arrives on July 31.
Ahead of the new episode, Collider has teamed with BritBox to bring you an exclusive clip of what’s to come, as Alison receives an unwanted visitor at her home, with her mom unknowingly accommodating a villainous, bigoted character. Now, more than ever before,Alison is coming to terms with the danger she has put herself into, as the very people she is working undercover to sting have entered her home and infiltrated her family. But can Alison keep up the charade long enough to stay safe? Find out whenEpisode 3 airs on July 31.
‘Code of Silence’ Is Coming Back for More
Boasting aperfect 100% rating on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes,Code of Silence’s success across the pond led to an excitingsecond season renewal, before US audiences had even sampled the debut episode. A winding mystery unafraid of getting its hands dirty,Code of Silenceis both an edge-of-your-seat crime thriller with all the trimmings, as well as a huge step forward in the representation of deafness on screen, with the sound of Ayling-Ellis' real hearing aid used to craft the soundscape in the series. Speaking on the renewal, Ayling-Ellis said in a statement:
“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.”
Code of Silencecontinues on BritBox. Check out the ASL trailer for the series below.
