David Tennant proves that Broadchurch was no fluke with this
three part drama which was recently shown on BBC tv here in the UK.
Tennant is Will Burton, a lawyer who has won every case.
Burton sees to it that the eccentric Liam Foyle (Toby Kebbell) is not convicted
when charged with murder, but Foyle is not best pleased when the lawyer refuses
to shake his hand at the end of proceedings.
Turns out that Foyle is one seriously unhinged individual
and he soon turns his attention to Burton and his family.
The first episode of this crime drama is absolutely riveting.
Toby Kebbell (Dead Man’s Shoes) is outstanding as the intelligent but deranged
Foyle and further excellent support comes from Ashley Jensen, as Burton’s wife,
and Sophie Okonedo as a rival lawyer. Things cool down a bit in episode two when the
characters concentrate on preceding events but it all comes to a glorious
climax in the gripping finale.
With The Escape Artist David Tennant has cemented his status
as the UK’s top tv drama star.
Available as a two disc set on dvd from 18th November 2013.
Ric’s Rating: Highly Recommended.
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