Why silent witness episode change

Silent Witness is adored by fans who have been avid watchers throughout its 24 series. However, Monday evening's episode left some viewers "fuming" after a major plot twist involving pathologist Nikki Alexander, played by Emilia Fox , was played out on screen. After weeks of Nikki and Jack Hodgson David Caves going back and forth in a will-they-won't-they romance storyline, Nikki ended up attending a party and spending the night with a student named Ollie, who was working on the same case and had shown a liking for her.

Viewers gave their verdict of the episode, which is the first of a two-part finale, on social media and many were left furious by Nikki's decision. One person summed it up by writing: "Tell me they didn't just ruin 17 years of a character in ten minutes, someone tell me that please SilentWitness.

Another echoed this, tweeting: "Honestly fuming. When Leo discovers Tom's son had the same kidney disorder as the housing project victim, he suspects a dangerous local health hazard. Far from convinced, Nikki enjoys a whirlwind romance with charismatic Science Minister, James Embleton, the eco-housing project owner, despite his belligerent father's discomfort. New construction site evidence leads Jack to builder Brian Blackburn, with suspicion falling on his son, who has sudden behavioural problems.

And as Leo's investigation into a health hazard hits another barrier, he's convinced he's on to a cover up. Whilst Nikki and Jack close the net on Brian Blackburn's troubled son for murdering his co-worker at the eco-housing project, Leo finally finds someone willing to confirm his fear about the mysterious local health hazard.

But when his would-be-informant is found murdered, Leo's convinced he was the victim of a government conspiracy to conceal the truth.

And during his dogged efforts to expose the cause of the health hazard, Leo begins to suspect that Nikki's new man, Science Minister James Embleton, and his belligerent father, may be linked to a ruthless plot to silence him, which leaves Leo battling alone to seek justice and save future lives.

British Army Corporal Scott Lambert requests Leo's expertise in identifying human remains unearthed in Afghanistan, believed to be those of his brother Daniel, who went missing in action five years ago, suspected of being captured by the Taliban. Anxious Leo, Nikki and Jack head for the war-torn country in search of the truth about the soldier's mysterious disappearance. Staying in a compound by a small town with ex-military security officer Sean Nugent, and his detail, the team discover there's far more at stake than simply identifying a soldier's remains.

The crime scene is preventing the completion of a vital charity water sanitation plant project, spearheaded by inspirational Afghan charity worker, Fawzia Joya. And although initially understanding of the team's mission, when ruthless Taliban attacks begin to threaten their investigation, she fears the construction delay will jeopardise the project's completion, putting thousands of Afghan lives at risk from contaminated water. Dr Nikki Alexander. Professor Leo Dalton.

Jack Hodgson. Clarissa Mullery. Geraldine Briggs. Annette Kelly. DS Seetha Gold. DC Gus Cook. Show more. Show less. Last on. Thu 10 Jan More episodes Previous You are at the first episode. Change, Part 2 — Series Change, Part 1 Teaser Duration: Home Schedule TV Guide.