The Escape Artist (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2013, The Escape Artist is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Escape Artist stars David Tennant as Will Burton, Toby Kebbell as Liam Foyle, Sophie Okonedo as Maggie Gardner and Ashley Jensen as Kate Burton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Escape Artist has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Escape Artist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Escape Artist tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Escape Artist (2013)?
- In US, The Escape Artist is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Escape Artist worth watching?
- The Escape Artist holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Escape Artist?
- The Escape Artist stars David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo, Ashley Jensen and Brid Brennan.
- When was The Escape Artist released?
- The Escape Artist was released in 2013.