BBC One drama "Showtrial" premiered with a graphic car crash scene causing viewer outrage.

The BBC One drama "Showtrial" sparked viewer outrage after its recent season premiere featured a graphic car crash scene. Despite pre-show warnings about strong language and distressing content, many viewers found the imagery of a cyclist's severe injury, including a bone protruding from his leg, upsetting. Social media reactions included complaints about the brutality of the scene and comparisons to older police dramas, highlighting the struggle between dramatic storytelling and viewer sensitivities.