The Escape Artist_
"There is a line between law and justice."
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.
Created By
David Wolstencroft
Network
BBC One
Episodes
3
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Escape Artist has 1 season with 3 episodes spanning 2013.
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Year context
The Escape Artist first aired 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (4)
SEASONS (1 season, 3 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
3
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
David Wolstencroft
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Escape Artist 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.
How many seasons does The Escape Artist have?
The Escape Artist has 1 season with 3 episodes total.
Who created The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist was created by David Wolstencroft.
Who stars in The Escape Artist?
The cast of The Escape Artist includes David Tennant, Toby Kebbell, Sophie Okonedo, Ashley Jensen.
What is the rating of The Escape Artist?
The Escape Artist has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 91 votes on TMDB.
Is The Escape Artist still running?
The Escape Artist has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
