‘Silent Witness’ Viewers Divided as Long-Running Series Moves Locations
Fans of the BBC crime drama are debating whether a change of scenery has helped or hindered the show’s latest season.
- The 29th series of “silent Witness” has relocated from London to Birmingham.
- The move has sparked a backlash from some loyal viewers who miss the original setting.
- others are embracing the change, praising the fresh outlook and new headquarters.
- emilia Fox and David Caves reprise their roles as Dr. Nikki alexander and Jack Hodgson.
A shake-up in location is proving controversial for fans of the long-running BBC crime drama “Silent Witness,” with some claiming the show has been “ruined” by the shift from London to Birmingham. The series, which follows a team of forensic pathology experts as they investigate complex crimes, returned for it’s 29th series with the meaningful change, featuring Dr. Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Jack Hodgson (David Caves) now working in a new city.
The relocation has been met with a mixed response, with many viewers taking to social media to express their disappointment.Some suggested the show was “past its sell by date,” questioning the rationale behind the move and stating it had “totally ruined the show.” Some even joked that the new setting felt more akin to the popular series “Peaky Blinders,” known for its Birmingham backdrop.
The criticism extended to online forums, with one Reddit user describing the new set as “dark and moody,” contrasting it unfavorably with the brighter atmosphere of the Lyell Center. They suggested that the mortuary’s glass cases resembled a museum and that a brighter aesthetic would be preferable.
However, not all viewers are unhappy with the change. Some have embraced the fresh perspective and the new headquarters, known as the Bowman Centre. One viewer praised the shots of Birmingham, stating that the show had “hit the ground running” in its new location. Another simply welcomed the new series and expressed their belief that the move to Birmingham had brought “freshness” to the show.
David Caves stars as Jack Hodgson in Silent Witness, which has relocated(Image: BBC)
“Silent Witness” airs on BBC One.
