Crime drama fans have just one month left to binge 'gripping' and 'vicious' Scottish series

'One of the best mini-series out there.'15:16, 14 Aug 2026Asking the mind-bending question of whether someone is the victim or the accused, this must-see legal drama will have viewers battling with their emotions from the off. Set in Edinburgh's High Court, this drama has been described by critics as a "gripping, vicious thriller".‌Titled The Victim, this four-part drama is currently available to watch on STV Player. However, crime show fans will need to be quick if they want to sink their teeth into twists and turns of Scotland's legal system as the series will be pulled off the site in a matter of weeks on September 9, 2026.‌Created by STV Productions, The Victim originally aired on BBC and tells the story of a heartbreaking decades-old murder case through the eyes of both the plaintiff