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Tokyo Vice

2022 Canceled

7.9/10 432 votes

CrimeDrama

A first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat following Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself into the Tokyo Vice police squad to reveal corruption. Based on Jake Adelstein’s non-fiction book of the same name.

Created by:: J.T. Rogers
Cast:: Ansel Elgort, Ken Watanabe, Rachel Keller, Show Kasamatsu
Language:: English
Country:: Japan, United States of America
Network:: HBO Max, Max

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Season 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.6

The Test

2022-04-07 · 57m

Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.3

Kishi Kaisei

2022-04-07 · 55m

As crime boss Tozawa dangerously toes the line between territories, the rival Chihara-Kai scramble to collect dues. Samantha protects another hostess, while Jake witnesses a confrontation that changes everything.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.1

Read the Air

2022-04-07 · 55m

Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.1

I Want It That Way

2022-04-14 · 54m

As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.4

Everybody Pays

2022-04-14 · 63m

When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.5

The Information Business

2022-04-21 · 63m

An impromptu Yakuza Peace Summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip from Ishida.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 7.5

Sometimes They Disappear

2022-04-21 · 54m

Jake struggles to regain his footing after the botched raid, while Samantha grows increasingly desperate to find Polina. Sato feels the pressure of his elevated standing in Chihari-Kai.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 7.6

Yoshino

2022-04-28 · 64m

While Samantha risks it all for Polina’s safe return, Sato is forced to mix business with pleasure. As Katagiri devises a plan to finally take down Tozawa, Jake is confronted by the crime boss’s men.

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