Silk

Right now you can watch Silk in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. Every one of its 3 seasons holds up. 49 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Maxine Peake leads a cast that never overplays its hand. Put it on tonight on Britbox Apple TV Channel and see for yourself.

Silk arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Silk earns every emotional beat it goes for. 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. Maxine Peake and Rupert Penry-Jones lead a cast that treats the material with real seriousness. Across 3 seasons (2011–2014), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The performances in Silk do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Silk is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. Fans of All Rise will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Maxine Peake anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Silk wrapped up in 2014, created by Peter Moffat — and 3 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.