Silk(2011)
Silk Synopsis
Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.
Silk (2011) is a drama series that premiered on February 22, 2011, spanning 3 seasons and 18 episodes. It stars Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke and Theo Barklem-Biggs. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2011-02-22
- Last aired:
- 2014-03-31
Silk (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Silk before you start streaming.
Silk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maxine Peake
as Martha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-Jones
as Clive Reader QC
Neil Stuke
as Billy Lamb
Theo Barklem-Biggs
as Jake Milner
John Macmillan
as John Bright
Alex Jennings
as Alan Cowdrey QC
Frances Barber
as Caroline Warwick QC
Amy Wren
as Bethany Brassington
Miranda Raison
as Harriet Hammond
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Silk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 49 ratings.
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Silk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Silk?
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Silk (2011) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Silk are there?
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Silk has 3 seasons and 18 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 22, 2011.
Is Silk still running?
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No. Silk is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 31, 2014.
Who is in the cast of Silk?
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Silk (2011) stars Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Theo Barklem-Biggs and John Macmillan. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Silk any good?
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Silk (2011) is rated 7.5 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Silk trailer?
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The official Silk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.