{"id":862240,"date":"2026-08-20T17:18:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/862240\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:18:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:18:19","slug":"perfect-itv-police-drama-that-was-an-instant-classic-gets-exciting-season-2-update-with-first-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/862240\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect ITV police drama that was “an instant classic” gets exciting season 2 update with first look"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans of ITV crime drama Code of Silence have been given an exciting update, as filming on season two of the acclaimed series<\/a> is now under way. ITV has also released a first look at Rose Ayling-Ellis back as Alison Brooks.<\/p>\n

As the new pictures show, Ayling-Ellis will be joined by new cast member Jonah Hauer-King<\/a>, best known as Prince Eric in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, as DS Daniel Henshaw.<\/p>\n

Returning for season two are Andrew Buchan, John Bishop, Nathan Armarkwei Laryea, and Fifi Garfield.<\/p>\n

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Also joining the cast for the new episodes are Eastenders<\/a> legend Jo Joyner and The Inbetweeners’ Emily Head, as well as Sophie McShera, John Hollingworth, and Sasha Desouza-Willock.<\/p>\n

Season two will see Alison take on a new gripping case through six episodes, set two years after completing her forensic lip-reading training with the police. She will be called upon to assist with a high-stakes surveillance operation involving Ruby Dowling (Head), a woman caught up in a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate.<\/p>\n

The synopsis continues: “After being arrested when illicit cash is discovered hidden in her car, Ruby is released on bail back into a dangerous world where she finds herself trapped between police scrutiny and ruthless criminals. <\/p>\n

“When she becomes the victim of a brutal attack, DI James Marsh and his team \u2013 DS Daniel Henshaw, DS Ben Lawford and DC Lizzie Silver \u2013 are left searching for answers.”<\/p>\n

Alison\u2019s unique expertise will becomes crucial as she is tasked with decoding vital CCTV footage.<\/p>\n

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“But as hidden secrets begin to emerge,” the synopsis adds, “the case takes a disturbing turn, revealing threats far closer to home.<\/p>\n

“With loyalties tested, trust beginning to unravel and dangerous criminals closing in, Alison discovers that uncovering the truth may come at a devastating personal cost \u2013 and could make her the next target.”<\/p>\n

Ayling-Ellis said of the new series: “I am so happy to be back on set with the brilliant cast and crew that made working on the first series such a delight and I\u2019m looking forward to welcoming new members of the team too.”<\/p>\n

Show creator Catherine Moulton said of season two: “I\u2019m thrilled to be bringing Alison back for a second series. Now she\u2019s officially part of the police team she\u2019s keen to make her mark. <\/p>\n

“Faced with her first murder investigation, she struggles to balance her determination to uncover the killer with the limits of her new police role.”<\/p>\n

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Code of Silence season one was a huge hit with viewers, with 7.5 million tuning in to its debut episode. The show’s full box set went on to generate more than 20 million streams for ITV. <\/p>\n

Critics were also full of praise for the series, with season one holding a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with TV Insider<\/a> writing: “My only regret is that the absorbing Code of Silence ends after just six episodes. Thankfully, there will be more.”<\/p>\n

Collider<\/a> wrote: “Besides a handful of easily fixable stumbles, Code of Silence’s debut season cements itself as an instant classic: compelling, entertaining, and trailblazing, with Ayling-Ellis’ unmissable star turn as the best boon of all.”<\/p>\n

Globe and Mail<\/a> called the series “a unique twist on the traditional crime thriller”, adding: “It\u2019s the strong performances, quick pace and creative visuals that make this one worth streaming.”<\/p>\n

Code of Silence season 1 is available to stream on ITVX, while a release date for season 2 is yet to be announced. <\/p>\n

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After graduating with a degree in history from Queen Mary University, London, she studied journalism at Birkbeck University.<\/p>\n

Outside of her work at Digital Spy, she writes about pop culture, with a special focus towards Irish media and how it intersects with politics.<\/p>\n

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