BBC Silent Witness viewers ‘fully sobbing’ as series ends following calls to ‘axe’ drama
Silent Witness aired its season finale on Tuesday, with Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox) and Jack Hodgson (David Caves) finally tying the knot.
While the 28th series is now over and was met with strong emotions, the latest instalments have seen a mixed reaction, with some calling for the drama to call it a day after such a long stint. However, the final episode left many fans “sobbing” at the emotional conclusion.
Long-term viewers have been eager to see the forensic pathologists making it official, and the last episode saw the dup preparing for their big day while attempting to solve another case.
The second of the two-part special, which aired on February 4, saw some last minute twists as turns but ended in a happy moment for the couple.
Nikki had been telling Jack she didn’t want a big wedding, so they opted to go for an intimate ceremony with only their team watching on.
The episode sparked more mixed reaction, with many praising the sweet ending while some called for the show to return to its “crime show” genre.
“Just finished the episode now… fully sobbing my eyes out. thank you to @EmiliaFox and @MrDavidCaves for such a perfect conclusion to a perfect season. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our #SilentWitness fam!!” one viewer penned on X.
A second wrote: “Fantastic series. Perfect ending. Love the new additions to the team #SilentWitness.”
Another shared: “I am still a tearful mess. Partly because that wedding was so beautiful and partly because it’s over for another year. Choosing to stay in the Jakki wedding bubble for now. #SilentWitness.”
“That is such a powerful image! If we didn’t know there was going to be a new season next year, this could have been the perfect final shot of the whole show,” another pointed out as the pair seemed to head off into their happy ending.
“Right another year without #SilentWitness ….. are we ready to get each other through this?” someone else asked.
“I actually can’t stop crying. It’s like I’ve just watched my parents get married #SilentWitness,” another emotional fan commented.
Some weren’t pleased by the ending, with one disgruntled fan adding: “#SilentWitness it’s inevitable that one of them will pop their clogs in a gory way next series. Then maybe it can return to a proper crime show. I live in hope.” (sic)
Last year, some fans expressed boredom with the series, blasting its “unrealistic” plots and calling for the show to end.
The series has been celebrated as the world’s longest-running crime drama, and Fox has been the leading lady since taking over from Amanda Burton back in 2004.
However, it seems not all fans are keen for the record-breaking show to keep going.
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Despite the mixed responses to recent episodes, the next series is set to continue early next year.
During Monday’s episode, fans were once again in tears, with some arguing their emotions were “out of control”.