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Silk

2011·Show
18Episodes in3Seasons
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Romance5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

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.
High-Stakes Legal DramaIntellectual Courtroom BattlesSharp DialogueMoral AmbiguityCareer RivalryRealistic Crime ProceduralComplex Female ProtagonistBritish Legal System InsightPsychological TensionEthical Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Silk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silk legally?

Silk is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Silk worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silk rated?

Strong languageDisturbing imagerySexual content

Content advisories: strong language, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How many seasons does Silk have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 18 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silk?

Critics68
Audiences87

Not quite. Audiences rate Silk higher (87) than critics (68). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Silk air?

It ran from 2011 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is Silk in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Silk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silk in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silk use?

Freudian Trio"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordFoilHidden DepthsWorld of SnarkHollywood LawHello, Attorney!Token MinorityAuthor AppealOop NorthLet Me Tell You a StoryYou Called Me "X"; It Must Be Seriousand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Silk, including Freudian Trio, "Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly Word, Foil.