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Silk is a thrilling drama series for BBC One about the lives, loves and hard cases facing barristers on the front line of criminal law, written by Bafta award-winning writer Peter Moffat. Maxine Peake is Martha Costello, in her thirties, single, passionate and a defence barrister applying for silk. Innocent until proven guilty are four words she lives by. But how does this fundamental principle stand up to examination by clients who are sometimes good, sometimes bad and sometimes evil? Rupert Penry-Jones plays Clive Reader, a funny, gifted and dangerous barrister who knows how to play the game.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By H. L. Mason
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This is a nicely nuanced show, extremely well acted, and convincing overall. Rupert Penry-Jones is just perfect as the supercilious, somewhat patronizing "blue blood" barrister who nevertheless admires his plucky "red brick" rival, equally well played by Maxine Peake. I'm not quite sure if any one of the excellent cast steals the show, but Neil Stuke as the clerk of chambers is certainly well in the running.
It's very much of an ensemble production, where the characters are every bit as important as the cases, if not more so. In fact, the cases themselves are not that remarkable, so that it's the personal character traits that drive the series forward. I could have done without the rather ridiculous housebreaker intruding into the proceedings with his absurdly exaggerated fixed grimace, but then that's a minor quibble.
Overall, the setup feels very convincing, and the now clichéd portrayal of the gentlemanly world of barristers has been well toned down to reflect the modern world. Not a masterpiece, but a very refreshing and enjoyable offering. Hopefully there will be more to come.
It's very much of an ensemble production, where the characters are every bit as important as the cases, if not more so. In fact, the cases themselves are not that remarkable, so that it's the personal character traits that drive the series forward. I could have done without the rather ridiculous housebreaker intruding into the proceedings with his absurdly exaggerated fixed grimace, but then that's a minor quibble.
Overall, the setup feels very convincing, and the now clichéd portrayal of the gentlemanly world of barristers has been well toned down to reflect the modern world. Not a masterpiece, but a very refreshing and enjoyable offering. Hopefully there will be more to come.
67 of 77 people found the following review helpful
By bookelephant
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How much did I want not to enjoy this, since I am in the business? A huge amount. And how much did I actually enjoy it? About as much. What you mustn't do is take it as gospel or anything like it. Yes, there are quite a lot of little bits of reality (falling asleep over files was one that got me, and the clerks' mantra about never turning down work) but certainly even allowing for the practitioners being in a different area of law a lot of it seems to me to be WAY off beam. In terms of sexism, level playing field for those who do not have family members in the job and equal opportunities generally the programme suggests to me that the writer may have been out of touch for 20 years or so. But of course it makes for much better drama. So too does the fairly terrible cross-examination - have the writers never heard of the basic principle: "dont ask a question to which you don't know the answer"? But again - it is more fun the way they do it - and it provides great illuatrations of the hideous things which can happen if you don't prepare properly. They have also caught the tacit competition between different barristers nicely - but seem to have completely missed the friendship element - no-one seems to have any close friends in chambers - which is not real at all! And I think (I really believe) that the ethical side of it is way, way from the truth. Generally well acted - and I thought Maxine Peake conveyed the stress and exhaustion pretty well. She could have done with bigger bags under her eyes though...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Liked the very different personalities in the series, it made for very enjoyable watching. Good storylines. would like t osee if there is a second series?
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Silk Series 1
Excellent acting, good story lines. Maxine Peake is so versatile an actress she is so believable in this role as barrister.
Published 13 days ago by jeanne
3.0 out of 5 stars
Another English lawyer show
After New Street Law and Judge Deed, this one doesn't quite measure up. It's watchable and Ms. Peake does a fairly nice job. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Baczynsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast paced series
An excellent series which gives us an insight into the world of barristers. The characters are complex enough to get us interested in what may/may not happen to them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Monique P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
A very good DVD. It has a very good cast, and is extremely entertaining. I would recommend it to anyone
Published 2 months ago by K J W Crowley
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Peake fan
Wanted to see the first series, as I became a fan after seeing the second. Great to see a woman where she should be!
Published 3 months ago by Smoothie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Silk - Series 1 [DVD]
This is excellent, our Grandson suggested we get this, he said it would be right up our street and it is.
Published 3 months ago by Eveta Hubbardibus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Silk series 1
We loved the series when on the television and wanted to have a copy to repeat the viewing whenever we want.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. J. Vince
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb viewing
Excellent, addictive viewing of legal drama, inside and out of the courtroom. Actors are very convincing and this series is highly recommended to those who enjoy legal drama.
Published 4 months ago by Elenor Utting
5.0 out of 5 stars
Silk
An excellent series with people to like and loath, some interesting legal tales from the bar interwoven with personal stories of the main characters.
Published 5 months ago by jan marsh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Silk
Hi
Silk is a gritty drama with good story lines and even better characters.
The actors are very good especially Maxine Peake who just seems to get better and better. Read more
Silk is a gritty drama with good story lines and even better characters.
The actors are very good especially Maxine Peake who just seems to get better and better. Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Taylor
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