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Silent Witness

1996 – 2026 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

7.6(819 reviews)

54.6127% popularity

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First air date: Feb 21, 1996
Last air date: Mar 3, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 29
Episodes: 268
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC One
Creator / showrunner: Nigel McCrery
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: BBC, Cipango Productions Audiovisuelles, BBC Studios Drama Productions

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1996 · 8 episodes

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7.6

819 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel8.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee6.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong7.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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