The Advocates

A sober, socially conscious legal drama that contrasts polished courtrooms with gritty street-level despair, asking for attentive viewing.

Created by

Peter Barber-Fleming

Starring

Ewan Stewart, Hugh Ross, Elspeth MacNaughton

Overview

Set in Edinburgh, the series contrasts the high powered and respectable world of the lawyers and advocates of the Scottish legal profession, with the sleazy and deadly existence of the city's pimps, prostitutes and drug addicts. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and AIDS in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. He turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a name for himself.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, justice, class, corruption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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