Silent Witness viewers were left in tears during the latest episode of the BBC show.

Silent Witness fans were left feeling emotion as they called for a major change to a storyline after Dr. Nikki Alexander’s moving scene.

The popular BBC drama gripped audiences yet again this evening (January 20) as the Lyell squad began their search for additional remains of a woman, having found only her hand in a waterway.

Dr. Alexander was thrust into the intricacies of criminal justice. In court, while a male lawyer suggested that the victim’s death was due to an accidental fall, Dr. Alexander contested that the bruising pointed towards deliberate harm.

It soon emerged that the deceased was Faith, a missing female barrister, and speculation arose about a man named Stefan, known to have previously troubled Faith, being involved in her demise.

In a poignant reveal, Dr. Alexander informed Lucy, Faith’s partner, that although grim, hope remained as she might still be alive. Dr. Alexander discovered unknown DNA on Faith’s hand, prompting her to propose DNA testing on Faith’s son Josh, reports Plymouth Live.

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Nikki found herself navigating the realm of criminal justice (Image: )

Overwhelmed by grief, Lucy tearfully questioned Dr. Alexander: “What do I say to him? How on earth do I tell him?” The emotional weight was clear as Dr. Alexander assured her: “I promise we’re doing everything we can to find Faith.”

Viewers were so touched by Dr. Alexander’s tender interaction with Josh that they clamoured for her character to have children of her own in forthcoming seasons, pointing to the heartfelt connection displayed.

On X, which is the new face of Twitter, one viewer penned: “Nikki and children #SilentWitness.” (sic)

Dr. Nikki Alexander had fans in tears (Image: BBC)

While another was moved to express: “Oh Nikki you can see how she’s trying to hold it together #silentwitness.” (sic)

A third viewer chimed in: “Nikki and another child. Please make this woman a Mum. #silentwitness.” (sic)

Another observed: “They way Nikki looks at the kid and makes him feel so comfortable with her in an instant. She’s so maternal #silent witness [crying face emoji].” (sic)

Meanwhile, another fan expressed: “She would make the sweetest mom #silentwitness.” (sic)