David Tennant, the acclaimed Scottish actor, has done it again, sending shivers down the spines of Netflix subscribers with a gripping performance in the newly added legal thriller, Escape Artist. Originally a BBC production, this tense three-part series has found a massive new audience on the global streaming platform.
The plot centres on Will Burton, a fiercely talented and ambitious junior barrister who has never lost a case. Tennant masterfully portrays a man addicted to the thrill of victory, thriving on the intellectual challenge of freeing clients, no matter how grim the accusations against them. His character is the go-to lawyer for those in truly desperate situations.
However, Burton's world is violently upended when he successfully defends the chillingly creepy Liam Foyle, played by Toby Kebbell, who is accused of a brutal murder. Securing an acquittal for Foyle proves to be Burton's greatest professional triumph—and his most devastating personal mistake.
The story twists into a terrifying personal vendetta when Foyle, now free, begins to stalk and torment the barrister and his family. Burton soon realises that to protect everything he loves, he must outsmart the very man he saved from a life behind bars, using every trick of the legal trade he knows so well.
The stellar cast is a who's who of British acting talent, featuring the incredible Sophie Okonedo as Will's professional rival and Ashley Jensen as his wife. Their powerful performances add immense depth to this already suspenseful narrative.
Since landing on Netflix, the series has sparked a frenzy on social media, with viewers flocking to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) to express their awe. One user declared it "properly brilliant and gripping television," while another simply posted, "Wow! Just finished Escape Artist on Netflix... David Tennant is incredible." The consensus is clear: this is a must-watch, heart-pounding thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last minute.
