Code of Silence – Breaking the Silence on Lionsgate Play This August

Boxofficehype
Aug 13
2 min read

Her eyes reveal the truth behind the silence.On 1st August 2025, the gripping British crime drama Code of Silence makes its debut on Lionsgate Play, bringing a fresh twist to the genre with a heroine who doesn’t just hear the truth—she sees it.

🕵️ A Crime Drama Like No Other

"Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words."

Set in the historic city of Canterbury, Code of Silence follows Alison Woods (Rose Ayling-Ellis), a deaf civilian who works in a police station canteen. Her ordinary life takes a sudden turn when Detective Inspector James Marsh (Andrew Buchan) and his team enlist her help to lip-read members of a dangerous criminal gang plotting a high-stakes jewellery heist.

What begins as a temporary assignment quickly pulls Alison deep into the underworld, forcing her into an undercover role that will test her courage, loyalty, and heart.

💔 Love, Betrayal, and the Heist That Changed Everything

While monitoring the gang, Alison encounters Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore), a young hacker recruited to bypass vault security. Against her better judgment, she develops feelings for him—only to discover that love in the criminal world comes with deadly consequences.

As the plot unfolds:

Alison risks everything by infiltrating the gang’s pub hangout.
Liam’s suspicions grow, leading him to hack her hearing aids and uncover her secret.
The anticipated jewellery vault robbery takes an unexpected turn, shifting to a luxury hotel.
A police officer is shot, lives hang in the balance, and loyalties are shattered.

The climax sees Alison held hostage, Liam’s double-cross exposed, and the police swooping in for a dramatic rescue. But even after his arrest, Liam promises to return—having learned sign language just for her.

🎭 The Cast Behind the Silence

Rose Ayling-Ellis as Alison Woods – A quiet but fierce civilian who uses her skills to bring down criminals.
Kieron Moore as Liam Barlow – A hacker torn between crime and love.
Charlotte Ritchie as DS Ashleigh Francis – Alison’s police ally.
Andrew Buchan as DI James Marsh – The leader determined to use Alison’s skills for justice.
Supported by a strong ensemble including Joe Absolom, Beth Goddard, and Fifi Garfield.

🎯 Why Code of Silence Stands Out

From the tension of covert surveillance to the emotional depth of forbidden romance, Code of Silence blends crime drama, romantic tension, and thriller suspense in a way that feels both authentic and innovative. Rose Ayling-Ellis delivers a powerhouse performance, bringing real representation for the deaf community to the heart of a high-stakes police drama.