The Escape Artist

Season 1

From PBS - David Tennant (Doctor Who) stars as Will Burton, a junior barrister who specializes in spiriting people out of tight legal corners, hence his nickname-The Escape Artist. Much to the aggravation of his courtroom rival, Maggie Gardner (Sophie Okonedo), Will has never lost a case. Will's talents acquit serial killer Liam Foyle of murder, and it is only a matter of time until Foyle kills again.

IMDb 7.520133 episodes

X-Ray13+

Drama·Suspense

Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy

Episode number
Newest episodes
Available to watch

S1 E1 - Episode One
October 28, 2013
58min
TV-PG
From PBS and Masterpiece - Star defense lawyer Will Burton finds his happy family life threatened when he takes the case of an unsavory suspect accused of a torture killing.
Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
S1 E2 - Episode Two
November 4, 2013
59min
TV-PG
From PBS and Masterpiece - With the tables turned, Will battles for justice by fair means and foul. But can a brilliant attorney save his own skin?
Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
S1 E3 - Episode Three
November 11, 2013
58min
TV-PG
From PBS and Masterpiece - The case against Foyle is crumbling. The profession that has sustained Will Burton all his life is no longer supporting him. Can Will find another way for justice to be served?
Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy