The Escape Artist(2013)
There is a line between law and justice.
The Escape Artist 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.
The Escape Artist (2013) is a drama series that premiered on October 29, 2013, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo and Ashley Jensen. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2013-10-29
- Last aired:
- 2013-11-12
- Producers:
- David Wolstencroft, Matthew Read
The Escape Artist (2013) Trailer
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The Escape Artist Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Escape Artist.
The Escape Artist: Trailer - BBC One
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Jamie is in danger - The Escape Artist: Episode 2 Preview - BBC One
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Will Burton meets Liam Foyle - The Escape Artist: Episode 1 - BBC One
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The Escape Artist Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Tennant
as Will Burton
Toby Kebbell
as Liam Foyle
Sophie Okonedo
as Maggie Gardner
Ashley Jensen
as Kate Burton
Key crew
Executive produced by David Wolstencroft and Matthew Read.
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The Escape Artist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 99 ratings.
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The Escape Artist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Escape Artist?
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The Escape Artist (2013) is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel, 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 The Escape Artist are there?
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The Escape Artist has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 29, 2013.
Is The Escape Artist still running?
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No. The Escape Artist is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 12, 2013.
Who is in the cast of The Escape Artist?
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The Escape Artist (2013) stars David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo and Ashley Jensen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Escape Artist any good?
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The Escape Artist (2013) is rated 7.1 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Escape Artist trailer?
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The official The Escape Artist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.