Episode
Silent Witness: Deathmaker (1)
Overview
A car-bomb attack in a quiet suburban street brings back unwelcome memories for Jack, when evidence points to the involvement of a Northern Irish terror group, long thought inactive. As the family of the victim seek their own form of justice, Jack calls an old friend to help them find those responsible and stop the act of revenge from escalating.
Details
- Series
- Silent Witness
- Season
- Season 22
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2019-01-28
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Deathmaker (1) is Episode 7 in Series 22 of Silent Witness. It aired on 2019-01-28. The runtime is 60 min.
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Episode 6: To Brighton, to Brighton (2)
The team struggle to find the final piece of the puzzle left behind by the murders in Brighton. At home, Nikki and Matt discuss their future together.
Episode 8: Deathmaker (2)
During the team’s search for the killer, Jack works alongside an old friend from Northern Ireland, a fearless journalist who has dedicated her life to exposing the suspected organisation. As the team investigate further, they realise they have uncovered a complex conflict sustained by ties of loyalty, family and retribution.
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