Silent Witness fans say it’s ‘getting on my nerves’ | UK News

Emilia Fox and David Caves returned as not too long ago engaged couple Dr Nikki Alexander and Jack Hodgson in BBC‘s Silent Witness tonight (January 6).

The episode, which was the primary half of a two half story, opened with the decomposed physique of an aged girl being present in a cave, which led to an investigation into murky goings on in a care home.

However it wasn’t the disturbing subject matter that had viewers speaking however slightly Jack and Nikki’s laissez-faire perspective to creating out within the workplace.

Previously fairly non-public about their relationship simply minutes in to the new collection they shared a passionate second within the office earlier than being disturbed by a supply man.

Viewers had very blended emotions in regards to the out of character motion and took to X to share their ideas.”Ha! Here goes guys .. week 1 of 10 of the rollercoaster that is #SilentWitness. Already the kissing is getting on my nerves,” wrote one.

Another questioned the place the writers have been getting their inspiration from commentng: “Sorry but i refuse to believe the #silentwitness writers don’t just pick out fanfic (fan fiction) from AO3 because WHAT DO YOU MEAN they just got caught snogging in the office?!”(sic)

A 3rd enthused: “I’m not dreaming this right? We’re starting this season with office flirting??!!?!??! And a near af make out scene okay #silentwitness.”(sic)

A fourth excitedly chimed in writing in all capitals: “OH MY ENGAGED LOVES I’VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH #silentwitness.”

“Woah snogging in the office #silentwitness,” a fifth added. Meanwhile a sixth queried what they noticed as a plot gap. “Lol so they snog in the office but don’t have a peck to say goodbye?? #Silentwitness.”(sic)

Alongside the resident lovebirds viewers have been additionally launched to 2 new characters the opening episode.

Rivals star Harriet Maven joined the group as Maggie Steed, the new Head of The Lyell Centre,

Meanwhle Kit Brooks got here on board as crime analyst Francesca Mills who shortly made an impression on the group.

Also showing in tonght’s episode was Gotham star Sean Pertwee who visitor starred as Detective Inspector John Flynn.

New episodes of Silent Witness are on BBC One on Monday and Tuesday nights at 9pm. Previous episodes can be found to watch on BBC iPlayer.