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Silent Witness

1996·Show
268Episodes in29Seasons·TV-14
76
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IMDb7.9Metacritic–7.3
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IMDb7.9Metacritic–7.3
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Scare4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
Forensic ProceduralGritty British Crime DramaScientific Detective WorkDark & AtmosphericLong-Running InstitutionSocially ConsciousEmotionally HeavyMethodical InvestigationRealistic ViolenceTeam Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Thaddeus O'Sullivan, Tracey Rooney, Andy Hay
Written by:
Tony McHale, Ashley Pharoah, Ed Whitmore
Produced by:
Sharon Bloom, Anne Pivcevic, Nick Pitt

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Silent Witness

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Where can I stream Silent Witness legally?

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Silent Witness is included with a subscription to fuboTV, BritBox, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silent Witness worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silent Witness rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Silent Witness have?

29 seasons

It has 29 seasons with 268 episodes of about 60 minutes each and is still in production.

When did Silent Witness air?

It started in 1996 and is still in production.

What language is Silent Witness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Silent Witness?

20ATAUCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIDIEIN+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silent Witness in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silent Witness use?

Ship TeaseTeeth-Clenched TeamworkDerailing Love InterestsWham LineStraw NihilistFamily Relationship SwitcherooThe '90sKilled Off for RealFaux DeathSadistic ChoiceOne Drink Will Kill the BabyCunning Linguistand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 storytelling tropes for Silent Witness, including Ship Tease, Teeth-Clenched Teamwork, Derailing Love Interests.