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TV series

The Escape Artist

There is a line between law and justice.

2013 · TV-14 · 1 season · 3 episodes

Created by David Wolstencroft

7.1

TMDB audience score
104 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice. Will Burton, a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm, specialises in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. He is in high demand as he has never lost a case. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in an horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results, not to mention a shocking twist.

About 3h to watch every episode. An estimate: 3 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 60 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
  • Howdy Amazon Channel

Free

  • The CW

Free with ads

  • Pluto TV
  • Plex
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • Fandango At Home

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • David Tennant
    Will Burton
    3 episodes

  • Toby Kebbell
    Liam Foyle
    3 episodes

  • Sophie Okonedo
    Maggie Gardner
    3 episodes

  • Ashley Jensen
    Kate Burton
    3 episodes

  • Brid Brennan
    Mary
    3 episodes

  • Tony Gardner
    Trevor Harris
    3 episodes

  • Anton Lesser
    Richard Mayfield QC
    3 episodes

  • Roy Marsden
    Peter Simkins
    3 episodes

  • Stephen Wight
    Danny Monk
    3 episodes

  • Gus Barry
    Jamie Burton
    3 episodes

  • Nicholas Woodeson
    George Balfour QC
    3 episodes

  • Jeany Spark
    Tara
    3 episodes

  • Patrick Ryecart
    Gavin de Souza QC
    2 episodes

  • Jessica Ransom
    Helen
    2 episodes

  • Connor Donnaghey
    Connor
    2 episodes

  • Kate Dickie
    Jenny
    2 episodes

  • Monica Dolan
    Eileen Morris
    2 episodes

  • Faton Gerbeshi
    Vadim Kumarin
    2 episodes

Seasons