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The Advocates

4.219912 seasonsTV Series

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…

DirectorPeter Barber-Fleming
ProducerMurray Ferguson

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 9, 1992
E2
Episode 2
Apr 16, 1992
E3
Episode 3
Apr 23, 1992

Cast · Directed by Peter Barber-Fleming

ESEwan Stewart
Ewan Stewart
Greg McDowell
HRHugh Ross
Hugh Ross
Archie Hoseason
EM
Elspeth MacNaughton
Libby
IBIsla Blair
Isla Blair
Katherine Dunbar
APAlison Peebles
Alison Peebles
Vivien Liddell
MKMichael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
RWRachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Sarah Thompson
JFJames Fleet
James Fleet
SRSiobhan Redmond
Siobhan Redmond
HFHugh Fraser
Hugh Fraser

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The Advocates — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Advocates?

The Advocates is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Advocates on Netflix?

No, The Advocates is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel.

Is The Advocates on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Advocates is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Advocates for free?

The Advocates is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in The Advocates?

The Advocates has 2 seasons in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1992.

Are all episodes of The Advocates out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 2 seasons of The Advocates are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Advocates?

No — The Advocates ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.