What's Happening?
ABC is developing a new legal drama titled 'The Advocate,' created by Tawnya Bhattacharya and Ali Laventhol. The series will focus on a brilliant attorney who leaves her high-powered job to start a small firm after a traumatic brain injury changes her personality. Bhattacharya and Laventhol, known for their work on 'My Life With the Walter Boys' and 'Bel-Air,' will serve as executive producers alongside Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger, and Scott Morgan. The show is produced by 20th Television and marks another collaboration for Aptaker and Berger, who have worked on successful series like 'This is Us' and 'How I Met Your Father.'
Why It's Important?
The development of 'The Advocate' reflects ABC's continued investment in character-driven legal dramas, a genre that has historically performed well in terms of viewership and critical acclaim. The series' focus on a protagonist dealing with a life-altering injury adds a unique twist to the legal drama format, potentially attracting audiences interested in stories of personal transformation and resilience. For Bhattacharya and Laventhol, this project represents an opportunity to further establish their reputation in the television industry, while ABC aims to strengthen its programming lineup with compelling new content.
