The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

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The Escape Artist

"There is a line between law and justice."

2013- 2013

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.1(90 votes)

Ended

Drama

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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Red Arrow Studios International

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4 members

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David Tennant

Will Burton

David Tennant

Acting

Toby Kebbell

Liam Foyle

Toby Kebbell

Acting

Sophie Okonedo

Maggie Gardner

Sophie Okonedo

Acting

Ashley Jensen

Kate Burton

Ashley Jensen

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