Andrew Bassford Character Analysis in Dopesick

Andrew Bassford is the man who prosecutes the case of Ashlyn Keikilani Kessler. He has a noteworthy love of former president James Garfield and wears cowboy boots to make himself look like a TV cop. Despite his dedication to prosecuting drug cases, he remains cynical, likening his work to “Whack-A-Mole”: new dealers just keep popping up.

Andrew Bassford Character Timeline in Dopesick

The timeline below shows where the character Andrew Bassford appears in Dopesick. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

Race, Healthcare, and Criminal Justice Theme Icon

Andrew Bassford is the man in charge of prosecuting Ashlyn’s case. He keeps a portrait of James... (full context)

Fighting the Medical Establishment Theme Icon

Bassford despairs that the current law enforcement system for dealing with heroin isn’t very effective. Because... (full context)

The prosecutor Bassford has his own conspiracy theory: that rehab is “a lie.” In fact, a New York... (full context)