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The Lawyer

Original title: Advokaten
  • TV Series
  • 2018– 2018–
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.7K
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Alexander Karim and Malin Buska in The Lawyer (2018)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
When Frank Nordling learns the truth about his parents' death, his world unravels. As he finds out, they were murdered by one of the leaders in Copenhagen's criminal underworld, Thomas Waldm... Read allWhen Frank Nordling learns the truth about his parents' death, his world unravels. As he finds out, they were murdered by one of the leaders in Copenhagen's criminal underworld, Thomas Waldman, who happens to be his firm's biggest client.When Frank Nordling learns the truth about his parents' death, his world unravels. As he finds out, they were murdered by one of the leaders in Copenhagen's criminal underworld, Thomas Waldman, who happens to be his firm's biggest client.
IMDb RATING
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  • Creator
    • Mikael Newihl
  • Stars
    • Alexander Karim
    • Malin Buska
    • Thomas Bo Larsen
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  • Creator
    • Mikael Newihl
  • Stars
    • Alexander Karim
    • Malin Buska
    • Thomas Bo Larsen
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    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Alexander Karim
    Alexander Karim
    • Frank Nordlingas Frank Nordling
    18 episodes18 eps • 2018–2020
    Malin Buska
    Malin Buska
    • Sara Khalilas Sara Khalil
    18 episodes18 eps • 2018–2020
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    • Thomas Waldmanas Thomas Waldman
    18 episodes18 eps • 2018–2020
    Nicolaj Kopernikus
    Nicolaj Kopernikus
    • Svend-Erik Wisénas Svend-Erik Wisén
    18 episodes18 eps • 2018–2020
    Johannes Lassen
    Johannes Lassen
    • Markosas Markos…
    17 episodes17 eps • 2018–2020
    Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
    Sara Hjort Ditlevsen
    • Therese Waldmanas Therese Waldman
    16 episodes16 eps • 2018–2020
    Liv Mjönes
    Liv Mjönes
    • Patriciaas Patricia…
    16 episodes16 eps • 2018–2020
    Henning Valin Jakobsen
    Henning Valin Jakobsen
    • Bogdan Nikolitchas Bogdan Nikolitch…
    15 episodes15 eps • 2018–2020
    Shebly Niavarani
    Shebly Niavarani
    • Said Khalilas Said Khalil…
    14 episodes14 eps • 2018–2020
    Susanne Storm
    • Ibenas Iben
    13 episodes13 eps • 2018–2020
    Sonja Lapidus Martines-Conde
    • Young Saraas Young Sara…
    12 episodes12 eps • 2018–2020
    Matteus Törnros
    • Liam Khalilas Liam Khalil…
    12 episodes12 eps • 2018–2020
    Ellen Hillingsø
    Ellen Hillingsø
    • Magdalena Dahlerupas Magdalena Dahlerup
    12 episodes12 eps • 2018–2020
    Peder Bille
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    • Ebbe Holstas Ebbe Holst
    11 episodes11 eps • 2018–2020
    Myles Williams
    • Young Frankas Young Frank
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    Marie Askehave
    • Boel Grønvoldas Boel Grønvold
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    Thomas W. Gabrielsson
    Thomas W. Gabrielsson
    • Kristian Langeas Kristian Lange
    8 episodes8 eps • 2020
    Elias Munk
    Elias Munk
    • Nils (Prison Guard)as Nils (Prison Guard)
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    • Creator
      • Mikael Newihl
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    8/10
    Another successful Swedish crime series.
    ''Advokaten'' is a show set in both Sweden and Denmark, the story is set in the cities of Malmö and Copenhagen respectively, bringing to mind the iconic Bron/Broen series, a title referring to the -now- widely known Øresund bridge, the boundary between the two Scandinavian countries. The action in this series though is mainly set in Copenhagen and the show's casting emanates from both Sweden and Denmark. There is a number of popular and experienced actors such as Thomas Bo Larsen (''Festen'', ''Bedrag''), Nicolaj Kopernikus (''Forbrydelsen'', ''Bænken''), Alexander Karim (''Arne Dahl'', ''Johan Falk'') and Malin Buska (''Snabba Cash'', ''Happy End''). It should be also noted that the series writing credits list three very popular Swedish crime fiction novelists, Jens Lapidus, Michael Hjorth and Hans Rosenfeldt. Hjorth and Rosenfeldt are known to the audiences by their Sebastian Bergman book series while Lapidus is the author of one of the biggest commercial hits, that is the ''Snabba Cash'' trilogy. This is a story about vengeance and the two protagonists', the siblings Frank and Sara, search for the true perpetrator of their parents tragic murder 20 years before. After the murder, Frank and Sara were placed in different foster families, thus losing touch for a good number of years before they met again. Frank is the titular lawyer, while Sara is a police officer working on the Narcotics division. When Sara locates a person connected to their past, he tells them that her parents' executioner was a now renowned Danish gangster, Thomas Waldman. Sara will quickly convince her brother to join her in an attempt to bring Waldman down once and for all. As a result, Frank will join the law firm which provides its services to Waldman and pursuit his goal by sabotaging him from the inside. The plot reminded me a bit of another Swedish crime series, titled ''Innan vi dör'' (2017), but in my opinion ''Advokaten'' was not as good. It is a slow-burner and the viewer must have the patience to watch the first three or four episodes without giving up. The show becomes better after episode four when the whole plot is set and the various conflicts begin to arise. There is a lot of intrigue as the main characters are connected in different ways, while their targets clash with one another. I found the two protagonists being rather weak as characters and it was a bit difficult to identify with them, but on the other hand the antagonist(s)/villain(s) were rather exciting .The tempo gets faster from episode five onwards and the show never becomes tedious, but it unfortunately ends up in a lackluster finale which disappoints and leaves a bitter taste to the audience. To sum up, I would claim that ''Advokaten'' is a show destined for the fans of Scandinavian crime fiction who will be satisfied by this ten-part crime series. Sadly it lacks the necessary qualities to be classified as a classic in this popular genre.
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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2018 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • France
      • Finland
    • Official site
      • Viaplay (Sweden)
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Advokaten
    • Filming locations
      • Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
    • Production companies
      • SF Studios
      • Viaplay
      • TV3
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      45 minutes
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      • 16:9 HD

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