The legal drama is the streamer’s latest Kuwaiti project.
As Netflix continues to expand its international programming, subscribers can expect a dark new thriller set in Kuwait later this month.
Devil’s Advocate tells the story of a famous football player who stands accused of murdering his wife, with public opinion quickly turning on the disgraced idol.
However, a renegade defence attorney actually believes in his plea of ‘not guilty’ and sets to work on the unenviable task of clearing his name – if that’s even possible.
Netflix has only recently started producing original shows in Kuwait, with the first title from the West Asian country being The Exchange, which was released in February 2023.
Here’s everything you need to know about Devil’s Advocate on Netflix.
Devil’s Advocate release date
Devil’s Advocate is available to stream on Netflix from Thursday 13th July 2023.
All episodes will be available at once as a binge-watch launch.
What is Devil’s Advocate about?
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Set in Kuwait City, the series depicts a shocking case of a star athlete accused of killing his wife, with the story spreading like wildfire and being quickly believed by the general public.
However, a determined lawyer believes there is more to the case than meets the eye and takes the defendant as her client, defying immense pressure for him to go behind bars.
Devil’s Advocate cast
The cast of Devil’s Advocate includes Ali Kakooli as a football star accused of murder, and Haya Abdel Salam as the lawyer who takes on his case.
Is Netflix’s Devil’s Advocate related to the 1997 movie?
The title ‘Devil’s Advocate’ may cause Western viewers to think of the 1997 horror film starring Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves, where the latter played a young lawyer who starts working for an Earthly incarnation of Satan.
Some might assume at first glance that Devil’s Advocate on Netflix is another adaptation of Andrew Neiderman’s novel, which inspired the film, but this is incorrect. The two projects are unrelated.
Is there a Devil’s Advocate trailer?
A trailer for Devil’s Advocate is available to Netflix subscribers via the programme page, but has not been released on YouTube.
Devil’s Advocate is available on Netflix from Thursday 13th July 2023. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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