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Silent Witness S28E5 — Broken (1)
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Silent Witness•Season 28•Episode 5

Broken (1)

7.7/10 · 264 votesJan 20, 202558 min

Ranked #7 of 10 in Season 28•−0.1 vs season avg

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Dismembered body parts take Nikki into the crumbling world of criminal justice. Can the Lyell team find a missing barrister before it’s too late?

Directed bySallie Aprahamian
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Emilia Fox

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Nikki Alexander

David Caves

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Jack Hodgson

Maggie Steed

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Harriet Maven

Francesca Mills

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Episode Summary

"Broken (1)" is episode 5 of Silent Witness season 28. It scored 7.7/10 from 264 votes, ranking #7 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Sallie Aprahamian, it aired on January 20, 2025.

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