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Fans of The Split and Showtrial: BBC’s “punchy” Scotland-set drama is coming and you’ll want to know about it

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Viewers who enjoy series like “The Split” and “Showtrial” might want to watch for a fresh, engaging legal drama set in Scotland, produced by the BBC.

The show, often referred to as a thrilling legal series, delves into the lives and professional journeys of a close-knit group of attorneys based in Glasgow. Having studied together earlier, they now find themselves on opposite sides in courtrooms scattered across the city, clashing and renegotiating their evolving friendships.

The show hails from Bryan Elsley, a co-creator of the iconic teen drama “Skins,” as well as writer for “Crow Road,” “Dates,” and “Kiss Me First.” Additionally, it is associated with Gillian McCormack, who has worked in the BBC Writers’ Drama Room.

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The work additionally includes contributions from authors like Maryam Hamidi (of “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth”) and Jingan Young (of “Red Eye”), while Gaynor Holmes, Gavin Smith, and Daniel Donnelly serve as executive producers, joining Elsley and McCormack in this role.

Company Balloon Scotland is creating an eight-episode series, with past experiences in shows like Newark, Newark, Clique, Eden, and Champion. The shooting of the series is scheduled to occur around Glasgow.

Elsley expressed his joy about working on a production with BBC Scotland, as it’s where he started his writing journey.

In his statement, he mentioned that we’ve been granted exclusive insights into the lawyers of Glasgow. These experiences will contribute to creating a vibrant, swiftly paced show, inspired by the remarkable and colorful tales these legal professionals have lived.

McCormack expressed: “I’m absolutely thrilled to collaborate with the outstanding crew at Balloon, aiming to vividly portray my hometown, Glasgow, on the BBC. We’re eager to exhibit a city that mirrors the dynamic, rough-edged, and comical nature of our characters.

BBC Scotland’s head of commissioning, Louise Thornton, mentioned that the upcoming series will present Scotland in a fresh and unique manner, offering a glimpse into the glamorous, fast-paced legal scene of Glasgow.

She expressed her joy over the blossoming collaboration between Scottish authors, anticipating that the captivating dramatic scenarios and complex toxic dynamics among characters, as they navigate the system from within, will be appreciated by the audience.

According to BBC Drama’s Director, Lindsay Salt, Thornton described “Counsels” as a swift-moving ensemble drama. She added that the personal struggles happening outside the courtroom are equally significant as what transpires within it.

Counsels represents a fresh take on the legal drama genre, skillfully blending intriguing characterizations with nail-biting narratives that promise to captivate BBC audiences.” The speaker then commented further.

Additionally, it was disclosed that the pair delved deeply into Glasgow’s legal field for research purposes, as they were creating the series.

What is Counsels about?

The narrative revolves around a group of five ambitious lawyers who honed their skills at a prestigious Scottish law school. However, they have since spread out throughout their careers and often meet again in courtrooms of Glasgow when representing opposing sides.

In their most challenging cases to date, some individuals may find success and rise higher, whereas others might find themselves precariously close to losing everything as they engage in fierce competition.

As a dedicated gamer, I find myself immersed in an intricate game of strategy, where my fellow lawyer comrades and I tread carefully on the treacherous battlefield of law. Friendships are tested, once-strong bonds start to fray, romantic entanglements unravel, and our shared quest for justice hangs in the balance, threatening to tear us all apart.

Who is in Counsels?

As of now, no official announcements about casting have been made. Keep an eye out here for updates once the details are finalized.

When will Counsels be released?

The broadcast date for the series titled “Counsels” hasn’t been set yet, but it’s expected to premiere on BBC One, BBC Scotland, and BBC iPlayer at some point in the future.

Counsels is yet to confirm a release date, but will air on BBC One, BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer.

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2025-05-23 20:19

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