As of July 2026, Silk Season 1 aired in 2011 with 6 episodes — streaming now on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Silk Season 1

2011 6 Episodes Drama ⭐ 8/10

Right now you can watch Silk Season 1 on and — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 49 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Maxine Peake anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Silk Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The writing in Silk Season 1 treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. Season 1 of Silk includes 6 episodes. It aired from February 2011 to March 2011. This season stars Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones and Neil Stuke. Maxine Peake and Rupert Penry-Jones lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. What elevates Silk Season 1 is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Silk Season 1 delivers. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Maxine Peake's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

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🎬 Silk Season 1 — Episode Guide

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 pressure, she has to prepare overnight. But will she be able to satisfy both the personal and the professional demands place...
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 the case draws to a close, Costello begins to realise that things aren't always black and white, especially when she mak...
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 progress, both Costello and protégé Nick Slade find themselves in challenging positions. Can Costello defend her client without...
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 increases on the pupils as the tenancy deadline draws near. Meanwhile, Reader receives some astonishing news which could change...
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, Slade takes on his first major case, and both Costello and Reader have their Silk interviews. Will Costello be able to ...
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 remain focused on the trial as both personal and private pressures escalate. Meanwhile, it's decision time for the pupi...

🎭 Cast of Silk Season 1

Maxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Martha Costello QC
Rupert Penry-Jones
Rupert Penry-Jones
Clive Reader QC
Neil Stuke
Neil Stuke
Billy Lamb
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Theo Barklem-Biggs
Jake Milner
John Macmillan
John Macmillan
John Bright
Tom Hughes
Tom Hughes
Nick Slade
Natalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer
Niamh Cranitch
Nina Sosanya
Nina Sosanya
Kate Brockman
Jamie Dispirito
Jamie Dispirito
Jimmy Johnson

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