
TV series
The Advocates
1991–1992, English.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 51 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
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Where to watch The Advocates
The Advocates is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E3: Episode 3
Aired 23 April 1992
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Ewan StewartGreg McDowell · 6 ep
- Hugh RossArchie Hoseason · 6 ep
- Elspeth MacNaughtonLibby · 6 ep
- Isla BlairKatherine Dunbar · 6 ep
- Alison PeeblesVivien Liddell · 6 ep
- Michael KitchenCast · 3 ep
- Rachel WeiszSarah Thompson · 3 ep
- James FleetCast · 3 ep
- Siobhan RedmondCast · 3 ep
- Hugh FraserJohn Naismith · 3 ep
- Shirley HendersonAndrea · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 1991
- Last aired
- 23 April 1992
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Advocates: quick answers
Is The Advocates worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Advocates are there?
The Advocates has 2 seasons and 6 episodes, about 51 minutes each.
Is The Advocates finished?
Yes. The Advocates ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Advocates on?
The Advocates is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Advocates parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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