Silk - Season 2 - Eps 2: The House of Ill Repute

Name: Eps 2: The House of Ill Repute
Released: 2012-05-22
Rating: 3.8

2012-05-22 • 60 min • ⭐ 7.5/10

Martha represents Captain Ed Ryan in a court-martial. He is accused of disobeying an order, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old private. Under the watchful eyes of a distraught family who want answers, Martha navigates the army's legal system with the help of Captain Cassidy, Ryan's unit defence officer. Doggedly seeking the truth, Martha slowly peels back the layers of past and present wounds, revealing the shocking reality of modern combat. Meanwhile, temptation is never far away for Clive, who is warned by Billy to keep his relationship with George Duggan purely professional.

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About Silk

Title: Silk

First Air Date: 2011-02-22

Last Air Date: 2014-03-31

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.5/10 (from 49 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 3

Total Episodes: 18

Network: BBC One

Genres: Drama

Production Companies: BBC

Synopsis

Silk is a British television drama series produced by the BBC and first shown in 2011. Written by Peter Moffat, the series follows a set of barristers, and what they do to attain the rank of Queen's Counsel, known as 'taking silk'. 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.