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Season 1 – Scams

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Hit hard by the Lehman shock, a well-meaning young man joins a phone scam operation and becomes increasingly embroiled in the underworld.
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Scams — Season 1

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Brenden Gallagher The Daily Dot Nov 21, 2019
2.5/5
There are things about Scams that work well enough, but ultimately, it is easier to endorse its perspective than its artistry. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Nov 21, 2019
SCAMS is a cold view of an immoral organization, and the protagonist isn't given enough backstory to make us root for him. Go to Full Review Keith Watson Metro Newspaper (UK) Nov 8, 2019
4/5
Scams wants revenge and it reels it in with a plot that's like Hustle with extra political muscle. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nov 6, 2019 It's amazing. Watched the entire season in one day. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Daisuke Suzuki

Creator

Yosuke Sugino

Actor

Tomoya Maeno

Actor

Maika Yamamoto

Actor

Junki Tozuka

Actor

Shodai Fukuyama

Actor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 1, 2019 Episode 1 After losing his corporate job, Makoto is broke and increasingly in debt; he has no prospects and nowhere to turn, so he takes up a suspicious offer. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 8, 2019 Episode 2 Makoto starts a hellish training program for new hires; unlike the other trainees, he knows the work is illegal, but he is determined to keep the job. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 15, 2019 Episode 3 The elderly, who are a cancer on Japan, are hoarding money; hearing this, Makoto throws himself into defrauding seniors -- but he feels conflicted. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 22, 2019 Episode 4 Kanbe, pressured into expanding his operation, asks Makoto to lead the team; despite the impossibly high monthly quota, Makoto relishes his new role. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 29, 2019 Episode 5 After a dangerous encounter with Yamada, Makoto realizes he is in too deep to quit; his increasingly suspicious mother confronts him. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 5, 2019 Episode 6 Harassed by the elderly in her job as a home care worker, fed-up Sachiko decides to support Makoto in his misdeeds and provides him with client data. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 12, 2019 Episode 7 Makoto fears a teammate may be connected to the burglaries targeting Sachiko's client list; he decides to quit once he meets his quota. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 19, 2019 Episode 8 After finding out that Seimiya was involved in the burglaries, Dokugawa accuses Makoto of being an accomplice. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 26, 2019 Episode 9 As the operation crumbles, the team works to destroy all evidence; the police close in, but Makoto tries to act like everything is fine. Details

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Scams — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Yuki Hara, Yûki Kobayashi
Creator
Daisuke Suzuki
Screenwriter
Yuki Hara, Jun Tsugita
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Crime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jul 1, 2019
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