ITV Code of Silence fans convinced second series is under way after spotting telling clue

Code of Silence may have wrapped up its first series, but fans are convinced the story is far from over after spotting a major clue in the final moments. The explosive finale aired on Monday (June 2), bringing the high-stakes heist plot to a close-while dropping hints of unfinished business, particularly in the courtroom where Liam Barlow (Kieron Moore) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and shared a knowing smile with Alison Brooks (Rose Ayling-Ellis). For many viewers, it didn't feel like closure-it felt like setup.

Viewers believe Liam's guilty plea means he's set for a reduced sentence-leaving the door wide open for a future reunion with Alison, especially after she received a £50,000 police reward for her help, setting them up nicely for a second chapter. After watching the dramatic scenes unfold, viewers flooded to X - formerly known as Twitter - to share their theories about a second series online.

One user penned: "Ok is it just me or did Liam pleading guilty mean he'll get a lesser sentence and then IF they do a second series it could be about him getting out and they have all the money to spend?? I would DIE!" said one fan on X.

Another posted: "Let's just hope that final moment, and Alison breaking the fourth wall, isn't a sign of a second series. I couldn't cope!" while a third added: "Just finished #CodeOfSilence with #RoseAylingEllis and what an amazing actress she is.

"Loved her in EastEnders and loved her in this. Hope there will be a second series as I thought it was a brilliant watch and we need more."

The finale didn't hold back, opening with the revelation that Liam had planned to run off with the necklace himself.

Braden Moore (Joe Absolom) was blindsided by the betrayal, while Helen Redman (Beth Goddard) and Joseph Holhurst (Andrew Scarborough) were hauled in for questioning.

Though Helen insisted the whole thing was masterminded by Liam and Braden, the web of deception quickly unravelled.

Ben Lawford (Nathan Armarkwei), recovering from a gunshot wound, became the emotional heart of the team, as colleagues vowed his sacrifice wouldn't be "for nothing".

Liam's real motive was revenge. He'd changed his surname since foster care, and the man killed in a previous heist-Charlie-was his foster father. The necklace wasn't about money, but justice.

After proposing they run away together, Liam told Alison he couldn't testify. But when Braden held her hostage, Liam traded the necklace for her freedom-while secretly alerting police.

Using British Sign Language, he told Alison "police, go" instead of "please go," tipping her off.

Braden and Helen were arrested, Joseph was charged with money laundering, and Liam took responsibility-but not before showing Alison he'd continued learning sign language.

Alison moved to a new flat with her mum and received a £50,000 reward from DI James Marsh, who encouraged her to study forensic lip reading, calling her a "highly sought-after asset".