The Escape Artist
- Drama
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.
The Escape Artist is a British legal thriller that premiered in 2013, following Will Burton, a brilliant junior barrister with a perfect track record who specializes in defending the seemingly indefensible. When his courtroom genius acquits a prime suspect in a brutal murder case, the consequences become far more personal and sinister than he could have anticipated. The series explores the murky space between legal victory and moral justice through a gripping narrative with shocking twists.
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David TennantWill Burton
Toby KebbellLiam Foyle
Sophie OkonedoMaggie Gardner
Ashley JensenKate Burton
Brid BrennanMary
Tony GardnerTrevor Harris
Alistair PetrieJulian Fowkes QC- Robert FosterNerdy Kid
Jasper JacobCharles Hegarty
Michael PenningtonJudge
Gabrielle JourdanPathologist
John AlbasinyPark Keeper
John HodgkinsonMr. Hughes
Nigel BettsJonathan Crowe- Geoffrey LeesleyDetective Calmers
Trailer
The Escape Artist: Trailer - BBC One
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Episode 1 | 2013-10-29 | 60m | 7.4 |
| 02 | Episode 2 | 2013-11-05 | 60m | 7.4 |
| 03 | Episode 3 | 2013-11-12 | 60m | 7.3 |
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Is The Escape Artist renewed or cancelled?
The Escape Artist has ended — it concluded its planned run.
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When did The Escape Artist first air?
The Escape Artist premiered on October 29, 2013.
How many seasons does the series have?
The series has one season.
What is The Escape Artist about?
The drama follows Will Burton, a talented barrister who has never lost a case, as his defense of a murder suspect in a high-profile trial has unexpected and chilling personal consequences. It explores themes of legal brilliance versus moral justice.
Where can I watch The Escape Artist?
The series is available on various streaming and on-demand platforms; check your local streaming services for current availability.
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