8.262 minSeason 2 • Episode 10
LatestAs Jake and Katagiri close in on a crucial piece of evidence for their case, Sato prepares for the greatest power move of his life.
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.
Cinematography
Tokyo at night has never looked this seductively sinister.
Acting
Ken Watanabe's weary dignity anchors every scene he's in.
Production
Authentic 1990s Japan down to the cigarette brands.
Creator
J.T. Rogers
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Real Jake Adelstein cameos as a customer in a hostess club scene.
The show sparked debate in Japan about foreign perspectives depicting yakuza—some critics called it exoticizing, others praised its accuracy.
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