I am now up to season 20 in #SilentWitness. The series continues to entertain and intrigue. I am struck, both by how many British actors appear in the series, and by how woman-centric it is. I think one could track a direct line of inspiration between this and all woman forensic
pathologist-focused dramas out there in the past 20 years. From CBC's "Coroner", to "Bones", there is a precedent in "Silent Witness". Yes, there are male characters who sometimes occupy the main storyline. but the original woman pathologist character, Sam Ryan, was very
quickly replaced by Nikki Alexander. She came in as a temporary help on a case and became a main character almost immediately. And, thus far, she continues to occupy the primary focus of the series overall. It's not everyone's cup of tea. But it is very nice to see
a strong, smart, independent woman in a central role in a serious series. Yes, there are funny moments. But it is a serious series dealing with real world issues and the nitty gritty of human behaviour.
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