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Season 1 – Tokyo Vice

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Jake Adelstein, an American journalist, plugs into the Tokyo Vice police squad and descends into the neon underbelly of Tokyo.
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Tokyo Vice — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Tokyo Vice's protagonist is its least interesting element, but the intrigue of Japan's underworld and the verisimilitude of its setting make for a seductive slice of neon noir.

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Scott Bryan BBC.com 12/21/2022
I love the fact that you hear the two main characters speaking fluent Japanese throughout the series too. It gives it that level of depth, that extra little bit authenticity and heck, encourages you to put away your phone for a bit. Go to Full Review Debi Enker The Age (Australia) 12/03/2022
4/5
Like Jake, the series appears enamoured of the country and its customs at the same time as it recognises its flaws, the ingrained brutality, misogyny and prejudices. Go to Full Review Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 11/29/2022
One of the most unexpected strengths of this show is how well it portrays male friendship, with something oddly sweet sometimes bubbling up between Adelstein and Sata, two young men rising up in very different professions. Go to Full Review Martin Carr Yahoo! Movies 05/20/2023
Michael Mann brings together crime and column inches in Tokyo Vice. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 01/02/2023
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“Tokyo Vice”’s story may go a bit too far in some of its arcs, but as a whole, emerges as an impressive series that also manages to highlight a number of aspects of living in Japan, particularly for foreigners, in the best fashion. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk 12/07/2022
4/5
Tokyo Vice becomes more absorbing the deeper into it you go, though a fair amount of disbelief needs to be suspended. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Seth K Sep 5 I thoroughly enjoyed this show and was sad and disappointed that it ended after only two seasons. I hope the producers can find another home for it and bring it back for additional seasons. I initially tuned into “Tokyo Vice” because I’m a big fan of Ansel Elgort – he was quite good as always – but was blown away by the quality and performances of the supporting cast, American and Japanese – and the compelling storyline. Excellent directing, writing, producing. Bring it back! See more Capt J @CaptainJay2026 Aug 26 AVOID this Show: The producers of this show have completely sold out to the Fckng cigarette companies. This show is nothing but a giant cigarette commercial. I have been to Tokyo many times and i can assure you that the people there actually enjoy breathing AIR without cigarette smoke in it. The storyline is mildly interesting, but the levels of corruption portrayed in this show are an insult to the Japanese people and culture. See more Geoff G 11/16/2024 Absolutely loved this series. Fantastic characters , great script - incredibly authentic sympathetic feel for Japanese culture and customs set in the 1990s. You actually feel for all the characters throughout the series which is always a sign that you are emotionally invested. The Japanese characters were terrific - particularly the experienced incorruptible detective Katagari, young Sato who fell into a life of crime and is besotted by Samantha (an American trying to make her way in Japan) and the ruthless crime boss Tozawa. Wonderful engrossing series. Highly recommended. See more Steve C 10/26/2024 A noir genre set in Tokyo. If expect it to contain X it will contain X. See more B R 08/13/2024 Enjoying watching it. At 4 episodes now. Nice look into Japanese customs and society. See more Gaming N 06/16/2024 yeah it was good, great directing and acting See more Read all reviews
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J.T. Rogers

Creator

Ansel Elgort

Jake Adelstein

Ella Rumpf

Polina

Hideaki Ito

Miyamoto

Ken Watanabe

Hiroto Katagiri

Rachel Keller

Samantha

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 7, 2022 The Test After rigorously preparing for a qualifying exam, journalist Jake Adelstein is hired as the first American crime reporter for Japan's prestigious newspaper "Meicho Shimbun," where he's quickly tasked with covering the case of a stab victim. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 7, 2022 Kishi Kaisei 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 7, 2022 Read the Air Jake's persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri, but also catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process; Samantha hits it off with a new customer as Sato chooses between words and fists. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 14, 2022 I Want It That Way As Samantha takes a big leap toward realizing her goals, her past becomes a sudden roadblock; Jake makes major strides in connecting the cases, only to be confronted by Ishida, the head of Chihari-Kai, with an impossible ask. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 14, 2022 Everybody Pays After consulting with Polina, Samantha endeavors to take care of her Matsuo problem, and grows closer with Sato; Jake must decide on accepting a favor from Ishida; Sato learns a devastating lesson in loyalty. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 21, 2022 The Information Business 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 21, 2022 Sometimes They Disappear 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 28, 2022 Yoshino 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. Details

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Tokyo Vice — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Creator
J.T. Rogers
Executive Producer
Ansel Elgort, J.T. Rogers, John Lesher, Alan Poul, Emily Gerson Saines, Destin Daniel Cretton, Ken Watanabe, Michael Mann, Jake Adelstein, Kayo Washio, Brad Caleb Kane
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 7, 2022