
Overview
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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Cast & Crew

David Tennant
Will Burton

Toby Kebbell
Liam Foyle

Sophie Okonedo
Maggie Gardner

Ashley Jensen
Kate Burton

Brid Brennan
Mary

Tony Gardner
Trevor Harris

Anton Lesser
Richard Mayfield QC

Roy Marsden
Peter Simkins

Stephen Wight
Danny Monk

Gus Barry
Jamie Burton

Nicholas Woodeson
George Balfour QC

Jeany Spark
Tara
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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...
The Escape Artist has 1 season with 3 episodes.
The Escape Artist premiered on October 29, 2013.
No, The Escape Artist has ended. The final episode aired on November 12, 2013.
The Escape Artist originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
The Escape Artist was created by David Wolstencroft.
The Escape Artist has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.
The Escape Artist is classified as Drama.