Silk (2011)
2011 – 2014 · TV show · 3 seasons · 18 episodes
Passionate defence barrister Martha Costello faces challenging cases and surprising clients, which test her faith in the criminal justice system. Gifted colleague Clive Reader is called to the bar with her. They work hard with pupils, Nick Slade and Niamh Cranitch, but ultimately only one can eventually be taken on as a member of chambers.
Written byPeter Moffat
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Silk is streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock Premium and Hoopla. It can also be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It is available in 6 countries, for example on Prime Video, Hoopla and Hulu. Created by Peter Moffat. Starring Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke and Theo Barklem-Biggs. Rated 8.0 on IMDb from 6,242 votes.
- Streams in
- 6 countries · Prime Video (4), Hoopla (2)
- Rank in its year
- #79 · of 373 TV shows from 2011
- Rated higher than
- 85% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Drama)
- IMDb rating
- 8.0/10 · 6,242 votes
Cast
Maxine PeakeMartha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-JonesClive Reader / Clive Reader QC
Neil StukeBilly Lamb
Theo Barklem-BiggsJake Milner
John MacmillanJohn Bright
Alex JenningsAlan Cowdrey QC
Frances BarberCaroline Warwick QCEpisodes
1. The Goodbye Kid24 February 2014 · 60 minNow a QC, Reader celebrates with friends and colleagues but festivities are paused when Cowdrey's son is arrested on suspicion of a policeman's murder, while Costello hits the bottle after an Inspector lies in court to f…★ 7.7
2. Big Fish, Small Pond3 March 2014 · 60 minCostello defends footballer Jordan Sinclair, who has attacked fellow player Dean Trent on the pitch in front of thousands – with Reader prosecuting. Just before court, Costello learns that Sinclair has recently fallen af…★ 7.8
3. Heavy Metal10 March 2014 · 60 minCostello is engaged by euthanasia campaigner and solicitor Aisha Wiseman to defend Sarah Stephens, accused of helping her tetraplegic daughter to die. Reader is prosecuting and brings in Sarah's ex-husband and their teen…★ 8.0
4. Mother Country17 March 2014 · 60 minCostello is approached by solicitor Dani Kakwani, whose nephew Rashid is wanted for extradition by US authorities for his supposed role in a bomb outrage at an Arizona university. The American embassy is keen to offer a …★ 7.7
5. The Real McCoy: Part 124 March 2014 · 60 minCostello goes to lockup to visit old flame Sean McBride, who is charged with fatally shooting gangster Jimmy Monk. Despite an obvious bias, she represents him with Warwick prosecuting though she comes close to exposing h…★ 7.6
6. The Real McCoy: Part 231 March 2014 · 60 minBelieving in McBride's guilt, Reader withdraws from the case, whilst in court Costello's passionate, if biased, speeches lead to accusations of 'performing'. Increasingly the evidence suggests that McBride was indeed the…★ 7.4
