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Silk

2011 – 2014Show3 seasons18 episodes

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic689.3
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic689.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Silk episodes

3 seasons · 18 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Bitter End, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 High and Dry, 7.8
  3. S1 E3 Close Quarters, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Touch and Go, 7.8
  5. S1 E5 All Plain Sailing, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Three Sheets to the Wind, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 Famous Last Words, 7.9
  2. S2 E2 The House of Ill Repute, 8.1
  3. S2 E3 In the Family Way, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Wooden Overcoat, 8.0
  5. S2 E5 Shooting Blanks: Part 1, 8.2
  6. S2 E6 Shooting Blanks: Part 2, 8.6
  1. S3 E1 The Goodbye Kid, 7.7
  2. S3 E2 Big Fish, Small Pond, 7.8
  3. S3 E3 Heavy Metal, 8.0
  4. S3 E4 Mother Country, 7.7
  5. S3 E5 The Real McCoy: Part 1, 7.6
  6. S3 E6 The Real McCoy: Part 2, 7.4

Cast

24 of 170 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Cilla Ware, David Evans, Peter Hoar
Written by
Peter Moffat, Debbie O'Malley, Steve Thompson
Produced by
Peter Moffat, Matt Strevens, Richard Stokes
Music by
Dru Masters

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Facts

February 22, 2011 · March 31, 2014 · Ended

First aired
February 22, 2011
Last aired
March 31, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Freudian Trio, "Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly Word, Foil +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Silk?"

Questions about Silk

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Silk worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 68). Audiences rate it higher (87 out of 100) than critics (68).

How long does it take to watch Silk?

18 h

About 18 hours: 18 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2014.

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 tropes for it, including Freudian Trio, "Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly Word, and Foil.