David Tennant's 2013 thriller series from Spooks creator is now streaming on Netflix
The Escape Artist also stars Sophie Okonedo and Toby Kebbell.
Netflix subscribers who have just finished watching David Tennant in The Thursday Murder Club can now dive into a classic series led by the star, as The Escape Artist has just been added to the streamer.
The Escape Artist, which was written by Spooks creator David Wolstencroft, stars Tennant as a Barrister known for never losing a case and getting people out of tight legal corners. However, when he gets a client acquitted for a brutal, high-profile murder, he faces chilling consequences.
The series was added to Netflix on Saturday 20th September and, interestingly, it has been edited down from its original three episodes to just two. It is not clear why this change has been made, but the streamer has adjusted run-times before.
For instance, The Capture, which aired on BBC One with six episodes per season, has been edited to be eight episodes per season on Netflix.
Alongside Tennant, the series also stars Sophie Okonedo, Toby Kebbell, Ashley Jensen, Alistair Petrie, Kate Dickie, Monica Dolan, Stephen Wight, Tony Gardner and Anton Lesser as Richard Mayfield QC.
This Wednesday will see the release of Tennant's new ITV drama The Hack, which has been written by Jack Thorne and delves into the phone hacking scandal.
He will also soon be seen in the finale of Good Omens, although no release date has yet been set for that, and hasn't ruled out the idea of returning to Doctor Who.
On the prospect of playing the Doctor once more, Tennant said: "I think it would depend on what the circumstances were. I went back a couple of years ago.
"I did three in a row, which was an absolute joy because it was returning for a short period of time."
The Escape Artist is available to watch on Netflix – sign up from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
