The Escape Artist

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Season 1
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jun 13, 2014
    60
    It’s two characters for the price of one--or for the price of sitting through the three hours (over two nights) of an opaque and contrived thriller.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jun 13, 2014
    50
    It may take a bit of work to suspend disbelief enough to move you forward in your seat, but once there, you'll remain on the edge long enough to make The Escape Artist worth it.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jun 13, 2014
    40
    At times we're watching largely to see if there will be a clever turn in the writing. It would be better if we were more invested in the character drama.

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#60 Best TV Season of 2013
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#71 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. klea0721
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    One of the best courtroom dramas and accompanying personal dramas I've seen in years. All performances were outstanding and although the storyOne of the best courtroom dramas and accompanying personal dramas I've seen in years. All performances were outstanding and although the story was told in three distinct parts, the intensity of easy episode never let up, with a terrific hold your breath finale.… Full Review »
  2. katezoe
    Jul 7, 2014
    10
    Must see TV at its best. Main characters do a great job and the irony of the story is to good for words. Exciting, edge of your seat andMust see TV at its best. Main characters do a great job and the irony of the story is to good for words. Exciting, edge of your seat and smart. Have not seen a legal/crime show in quite a while that immediately grabbed your attention and did not let go.… Full Review »
  3. KimD
    Jun 18, 2014
    9
    This is a taut suspense driven character story-not just a normal procedural. It was a cat and mouse game that you weren't handed theThis is a taut suspense driven character story-not just a normal procedural. It was a cat and mouse game that you weren't handed the antagonist's motives or background on plate-leaving you wondering what was next.
    The dark and gloomy landscape added to the atmosphere as well as the set design of minimalist modernistic living spaces juxtaposed to solitary cabin and council flats.
    David Tennant was outstanding.    … Full Review »
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