Silent Witness fans have heaped praise on the show's latest episode – notably one aspect.
The BBC crime drama is in the middle of its 28th season, with its current two-part storyline 'Vanishing Point' following Nikki Alexander on a flight from Mumbai.
However, an illness starts to spread among the passengers, while the team back in the UK try to connect the spread to a man's death in India.
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Many viewers have shared their feedback on the episode, with particular praise going towards new characters Harriet Maven (Maggie Steed) and Kit Brooks (Francesca Mills).
"Really enjoyed tonight’s episode," wrote one fan in response to an Instagram post by Emilia Fox promoting the episode. "It was on the edge of your seat stuff. I absolutely love the new team members, Kit is great and a wonderful actor."
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"I agree Kit and Harriet instantly just fit hope they are in series 29," another added.
"Loving this Lyell team so so much! Whoever made the decision to cast Fran and Maggie as Kit and Harriet I will love you forever xxx," a third added on X/Twitter.
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Another beamed: "Might I just say that @FrannMills is the best thing to have happened to Silent Witness in years. In fact, she's the best thing to have happened to my TV in years. Full stop. Hope she doesn't just disappear like other recent additions."
Others also praised the latest episode as one of the show's highlights, one fan saying on Instagram: "One of the best episodes yet! Well done to everyone involved!"
"Just watched back to back. Best episodes I can remember. Brilliant," another wrote, while a third said: "Watched both episodes definitely the best so far, great team."
Silent Witness season 28 airs weekly on BBC One on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9pm.
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