The Escape Artist (2013)

Drama · Thriller

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.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (8,564 votes)
Episode average: 7.7 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

7.73 avg 3 episodes 7.8 → 7.9 59 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part 1	7.8	407
2	Part 2	7.5	339
3	Part 3	7.9	349