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The Escape Artist

2013·BBC One·60 min·7.4/10
DramaThrillerLegal

A chilling and bloody legal thriller that explores the line between law and justice.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
October 29, 2013
Ended
November 12, 2013

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