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The Advocates

1991·Show
6Episodes in2Seasons
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Gritty Legal DramaCrime ThrillerSocial CommentaryUrban UnderbellyMurder MysteryMoral AmbiguityTension-DrivenBleak & RealisticCharacter-Driven ConflictLegal Procedural

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Advocates

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Where can I stream The Advocates legally?

The Advocates is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Advocates worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Advocates rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Advocates have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 6 episodes.

When did The Advocates air?

It ran from 1991 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is The Advocates in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Advocates?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Advocates in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Advocates use?

Disposable Sex WorkerMontageNewscaster CameoRejected Marriage ProposalShaming the MobFriend on the ForceReverse WhodunnitHidden DepthsUsed to Be a Sweet KidNo SympathyShout-Out

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Advocates, including Disposable Sex Worker, Montage, Newscaster Cameo.