Silk

2011 • PBS
4.5
52 reviews
TV-14
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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1
2/22/11
Having just won an important case, Martha is given two new cases for the next day, with a chance of getting a good reference for her Silk application. Under huge time pressure, Martha has to prepare overnight. But will she be able to satisfy both the personal and the professional demands placed on her? Or will she be forced to sacrifice one case in order to win the other?
2 Episode 2
3/1/11
In an effort to boost her Silk application, Martha accepts a rape case, against her better judgment. Even worse, Clive is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Martha. As the case draws to a close, Martha begins to realize that things are not always black and white, especially when she makes a startling discovery.
3 Episode 3
3/8/11
Martha defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' court case. However, as the cases progress, both Martha and Nick find themselves in challenging positions. Can Martha save her client without endangering not only her silk application, but also her career?
4 Episode 4
3/15/11
Martha is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal while also trying to get bail for another client. In the meantime, pressure increases on the pupils as the tenancy deadline draws near. And Clive receives some astonishing news which could change not only his personal life, but life at chambers for everyone.
5 Episode 5
3/22/11
Martha prosecutes a teacher accused of assaulting a pupil, but believes he is on too serious a charge and is not being properly defended by her colleague, Noah. Meanwhile, Nick takes on his first major case, and both Martha and Clive have their Silk interviews. Will Martha be able to ensure a fair trial for the teacher and still succeed in her interview?
6 Episode 6
3/29/11
Martha takes on the biggest case of her life, defending Mark Draper, a repeat offender on a murder charge at the Old Bailey. However, when the case starts to fall apart, Martha must try to remain focused on the trial as both personal and private pressures escalate. Meanwhile, it is decision time for the pupils, and the fate of chambers hangs in the balance.

About this show

Smart and classy with sharp dialogue, Silk is a fast-paced drama following the rivalry, tension and passion of life on the front line of criminal law. Martha Costello is a brilliant, passionate defense lawyer with a reputation for defending the poor and downtrodden. She is about to apply to become a member of the highly prestigious Queen's Counsel, but she's not the only one at her chambers applying. Joining Martha is Clive Reader; charming, funny, gifted and dangerous. Only one is likely to be made QC so how they perform in court is vital and Clive knows exactly how to play the game.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
52 reviews
Kelly Auld
July 5, 2015
Superior British TV drama. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Very well written. It's intense & emotionally riveting. My husband, who is not a fan of crime drama's, really enjoys the show.
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Jasmine Vasquez
March 1, 2014
I just recently discovered BBC shows and this show is the best! Has drama, romance and murder! Recommend it to everyone
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Ca
May 10, 2015
I loved Series 1 and I'm looking everywhere for Series 2 and 3. Please someone bring the rest of this show to the US soon.
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