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Silk (2011) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Silk online in HD.

Silk — Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Peter Moffat
• Starring: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Theo Barklem-Biggs, John Macmillan, Alex Jennings, Frances Barber, Amy Wren

Silk — Series Details

Silk — Episode Guide

Series 1

• E1: The Bitter End (2011-02-22) — Having just won an important case, Martha Costello is given two new cases for the next day, with a chance of getting a good reference for her Silk application. Under huge time pres
• E2: High and Dry (2011-03-01) — In an effort to boost her application, Costello accepts a rape case, against her better judgement. Even worse, Reader is prosecuting her client and delights in riling Costello. As
• E3: Close Quarters (2011-03-08) — Costello defends a vulnerable teenager and the pupils are given their first opportunity to stand up in court, taking on a low-level magistrates' case. However, as the cases progres
• E4: Touch and Go (2011-03-15) — Costello is forced to defend a police officer accused of racism at the police tribunal, at the same time as trying to get bail for another client. In the meantime, pressure increas
• E5: All Plain Sailing (2011-03-22) — Costello prosecutes a teacher accused of assaulting a pupil, but believes he is on too serious a charge and is not being properly defended by her colleague Noah Zeigler. Meanwhile,
• E6: Three Sheets to the Wind (2011-03-29) — Costello takes on the biggest case of her life, defending Mark Draper, a repeat offender on a murder charge at the Old Bailey. However, when the case starts to fall apart, she must

Series 2

• E1: Famous Last Words (2012-05-15) — Costello is now a QC, but she learns fast that it can be lonely at the top. At Shoe Lane Chambers, times are tough, and senior clerk Billy Lamb struggles to keep things afloat whil
• E2: The House of Ill Repute (2012-05-22) — Costello represents Captain Ed Ryan in a court-martial. He's accused of disobeying direct orders, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old private. Under the watchful eyes of a dist
• E3: In the Family Way (2012-05-29) — Reader is in Oxford, prosecuting three students accused of sexually assaulting a waitress. Up against an intimidating defence counsel, he begins to waver, but a chance encounter wi
• E4: Wooden Overcoat (2012-06-05) — Costello finds herself in a David v Goliath battle when she represents the driver of a high-security prison van. When some of his prisoners escaped, Michael Ward opened the doors t
• E5: Shooting Blanks (1) (2012-06-12) — At the Supreme Court, Costello is representing Jackson Henderson in a death row case. Against a ticking clock and with Lamb breathing down her neck, she faces the toughest legal ar
• E6: Shooting Blanks (2) (2012-06-20) — Reluctantly representing Farr, Costello vows to do her job, but she will not allow him or Micky Joy to get under her skin. Fighting shifting power plays and an untenable defence, s

Series 3

• E1: The Goodbye Kid (2014-02-24) — Now 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 bott
• E2: Big Fish, Small Pond (2014-03-03) — Costello 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 lea
• E3: Heavy Metal (2014-03-10) — Costello 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 bri
• E4: Mother Country (2014-03-17) — Costello 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.
• E5: The Real McCoy (1) (2014-03-24) — Costello 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 prosecut
• E6: The Real McCoy (2) (2014-03-31) — Believing 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 evide

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Silk have? 3 season(s) with 18 episodes.

Who created Silk? Peter Moffat.

Where can I watch Silk? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.