The Escape Artist 2013
“There is a line between law and justice.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 29, 2013
- Last Aired
- November 12, 2013
- Format
- 1 season · 3 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~3 hours (60 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Episode 1" (★ 7.4/10)
- Created By
- David Wolstencroft
- Network
- BBC One
- Where to Stream
- PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
What is The Escape Artist?
Topic: Television series "The Escape Artist" (2013). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 3
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 29, 2013
- Last aired
- Nov 12, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 101 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 3 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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[1] TMDB: Synopsis/Overview. Legal thriller. Will Burton, junior barrister. Specializes in getting people out of legal corners. Never lost a case. Acquits prime suspect in murder trial. Unexpected/chilling results and a twist. TV-14. Drama.
[2] Wikipedia: Filmed between 24 January and 22 March 2013. Locations: London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Scotland.
[3] & [4] ČSFD: Rating 82% (from 365 people).
[5] FDb.cz: Refers to a 1982 version (ignore for the 2013 series).
Title: The Escape Artist (2013).
Genre: Drama, legal thriller.
Rating: TV-14.
Plot: Explores the line between law and justice.
Should you watch it?
“A brilliant barrister faces terrifying consequences after successfully defending a notorious murder suspect in court.”
- Compelling exploration of the ethical divide between legal defense and personal justice
- High-stakes narrative featuring a protagonist with a perfect professional record
- Chilling plot progression that subverts expectations with a shocking twist
- The intense and bloody nature of the thriller may be unsettling for some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful legal dramas that challenge the morality of the justice system.
This series maintains a chilling and intense tone with a fast-paced narrative that deals with graphic subject matter.
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 29, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 5, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Nov 12, 2013
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The series is a compelling choice for viewers who appreciate legal thrillers that explore moral ambiguity and high-stakes courtroom drama.
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