Viewers of Silent Witness have expressed their emotional turmoil as the show’s final episodes are broadcast on BBC One.
The beloved crime drama is wrapping up its 28th season, with fans eagerly awaiting the climax. The second-to-last episode, titled I Believe in Love, aired on Monday (February 3) evening.
The latest episode opened with a harrowing scene where a Syrian pizza restaurant became the site of a shooting, resulting in six fatalities. Emilia Fox’s character Nikki Alexander and David Caves’ Jack Hodgson were quickly on the case to track down the perpetrator before further harm could be done.
A breakthrough occurs when CCTV footage leads to a suspect, but he is discovered deceased, an apparent suicide, with the same unique bullets from the shooting in his possession.
Amidst the unfolding drama, there’s also a lighter moment as Nikki finds time to look at wedding dresses ahead of her and Jack’s impending wedding, reports Plymouth Live.
As the intense plot unfolded, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter ) to voice their feelings about the series drawing to a close. One fan posted: “It’s time! I’m so ready but not ready for this at the same time.”
Another shared their apprehension: “Am I ready for these last two episodes? Absolutely not!” while another commented: “Here we go!! My emotions are out of control already, really don’t want this series to end.”
One more viewer summed up the collective anticipation: “Never going to be fully ready for these two episodes but….episode 9 lets go!”
Meanwhile, other viewers have been sharing their emotional reactions to the season’s achievements, with one fan commenting: “I couldn’t wait! Just finished both episodes. And yes, I sobbed!! This series has been truly outstanding, from storylines to forensics, to cast. I’ve loved it all. Congratulations to everyone involved in the making of #SilentWitness. See you all again next year.”
After tonight’s gripping instalment, fans are eagerly anticipating the season finale, which is set to air on Tuesday (February 4) at 9pm on BBC One.
The broadcaster has officially announced that Silent Witness will be back for a 29th season, having received the green light this past January.
Currently holding the accolade as the longest-running crime drama on global television, Silent Witness is gearing up to mark its 30th anniversary next year.
Silent Witness is available to stream on BBC iPlayer
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