Silent Witness (1996)
Audiences love it.
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Silent Witness is streaming in Australia on BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Silent Witness has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 113 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Is it worth starting?
This is 29 seasons deep — English crime with a drama streak. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 113 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nigel McCrery
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 1 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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