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The Escape Artist

There is a line between law and justice.

★7.1 2013 1 Season David Wolstencroft TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

Oct 29, 2013 · 60 min

After Will’s talents manage to help acquit Liam Foyle, his courtroom brilliance comes back to bite him. After Foyle walks free, it’s only a matter of time until he finds his next victim.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

Nov 5, 2013 · 60 min

Liam Foyle is back in court and Will Burton’s courtroom nemesis, Maggie Gardner, is heading his defence. She is out to prove a point and will stop at nothing to win the case.

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Nov 12, 2013 · 60 min

Maggie and Will are both determined to win the case and find themselves ever closer to the dangerous and cunning Liam Foyle.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.1 /10

based on 103 votes

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.

Drama

Cast

4 principal cast

David Tennant

David Tennant

Will Burton
Toby Kebbell

Toby Kebbell

Liam Foyle
Sophie Okonedo

Sophie Okonedo

Maggie Gardner
Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Kate Burton

Where to watch The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from David Wolstencroft has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 7.1/10 by 103 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Escape Artist have?

The Escape Artist has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is The Escape Artist still on the air?

The Escape Artist has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Escape Artist?

The Escape Artist airs on BBC One.

When did The Escape Artist first air?

The Escape Artist first aired on October 29, 2013.

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