{"id":6329,"date":"2026-06-22T07:09:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/twisty-detective-drama-leaving-silent-witness-fans-blown-away-streaming-now\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T07:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:09:52","slug":"twisty-detective-drama-leaving-silent-witness-fans-blown-away-streaming-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/twisty-detective-drama-leaving-silent-witness-fans-blown-away-streaming-now\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Twisty&#8217; detective drama leaving Silent Witness fans &#8216;blown away&#8217; streaming now"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1cf165\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis has viewers comparing it to long-running hit Silent Witness.<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36818978\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Close up publicity still of Emilia Fox as Nikki Alexander in Silent Witness\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36818978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Close-up-publicity-still-of-Emilia-Fox-as-Nikki-Alexander-in-Silent-Witness.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36818978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_Close-up-publicity-still-of-Emilia-Fox-as-Nikki-Alexander-in-Silent-Witness.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36818978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_Close-up-publicity-still-of-Emilia-Fox-as-Nikki-Alexander-in-Silent-Witness.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36818978.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_Close-up-publicity-still-of-Emilia-Fox-as-Nikki-Alexander-in-Silent-Witness.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Silent Witness fans are urged to watch another drama\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Silent Witness fans are urged to watch another drama<cite aria-label=\"Image: BBC\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: BBC)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans of forensic dramas must add another &#8220;perfect&#8221; series to their watch lists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Fans of <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/mind-blowing-detective-drama-hailed-37235165\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">detective dramas <\/a>are strongly recommending a gripping <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/scarpetta-prime-video-nicole-kidman-36719581\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">crime series adapted from a bestselling book franchise.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The eight-part show, which has already secured a second season and features an impressive ensemble cast, centres on a forensic pathologist who employs her expertise to crack criminal cases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Headlined by Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis, the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/prime-video-viewers-so-excited-36839172\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">eagerly awaited programme<\/a> is currently streaming on <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prime-video\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Prime Video <\/a>and has drawn comparisons to enduring favourites such as Silent Witness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Scarpetta is the series generating buzz, with Kidman portraying Kay Scarpetta, a skilled forensic pathologist who utilises cutting-edge forensic science to uncover the truth behind complex mysteries.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37308281\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37308281\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.69\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman in a lab coat holds a camera\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308281.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_A-woman-in-a-lab-coat-holds-a-camera.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308281.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_A-woman-in-a-lab-coat-holds-a-camera.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308281.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_A-woman-in-a-lab-coat-holds-a-camera.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308281.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_A-woman-in-a-lab-coat-holds-a-camera.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Nicole Kidman plays the title role\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Nicole Kidman plays the title role<cite aria-label=\"Image: PRIME VIDEO\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PRIME VIDEO)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The programme draws from Patricia Cornwell&#8217;s literary works, with the protagonist modelled on former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner, Marcella Farinelli Fierro.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Viewers have flocked to IMDb to voice their opinions, with one describing it as an &#8220;excellent&#8221; interpretation of the source material.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They continued: &#8220;Being a long-time fan of the UK&#8217;s Silent Witness, I see this as a US series in a similar vein. I read a couple of Patricia Cornwell novels some years ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I recall thinking they were tough going and stopped reading any more. So imagine my surprise at being blown away by such a great show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The acting, the plotting, the switching between the past and present iterations of the main characters, all were extremely well done and entertaining.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Everyone involved is at the top of their game in my opinion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37308282\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37308282\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.69\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A woman stands next to an FBI officer\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308282.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_A-woman-stands-next-to-an-FBI-officer.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308282.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_A-woman-stands-next-to-an-FBI-officer.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308282.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_A-woman-stands-next-to-an-FBI-officer.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37308282.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_A-woman-stands-next-to-an-FBI-officer.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The series has been hailed excellent by fans\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The series has been hailed excellent by fans<cite aria-label=\"Image: PRIME VIDEO\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: PRIME VIDEO)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another devotee enthused: &#8220;This series absolutely captures the novels which are so much more than murders. The characters are very complex and rich.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Show writers got it. Even the soundtrack of the show honours the books. It&#8217;s GREAT! Casting is fantastic. Like perfect- all the naysayers are just irritated it didn&#8217;t fit the mould they created visually in their mind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Watch it. You like mysteries and well-developed characters? 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Just remember to cancel at the end and you won&#8217;t be charged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A final viewer gushed: &#8220;Omg such a fun, twisty mystery! Love the performances &#8211; could watch Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis fight all day!&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In March 2026, filming commenced on the second series, with Jamie Lee Curtis revealing on <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/instagram\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Instagram<\/a>: &#8220;We are in the middle of it, we are having such a good time. 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