Viewers of Silent Witness were blindsided following the “harrowing” death of one of its main characters.
Lintern’s character has been a beloved member of the forensic team at the heart of the series since his arrival in 2014.
Nikki and Clarissa can be seen watching on in shock as he heroically prevents them from entering the room, and dies moments later.
The long-running BBC drama, which began in 1996, aired what fans are deeming its most shocking episode yet following the sudden death of Dr Thomas Chamberlain (Richard Lintern).