Giri/Haji (2019)

BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas that mix intense family ties with gritty underworld conflicts, Giri/Haji is a great pick. The story follows a lawman who travels from Tokyo to London to find his brother, a mob assassin, while a yakuza war threatens to spiral out of control back home. The show’s mood is tense and gripping, with trust hard to come by, which makes every interaction feel charged and unpredictable. With a strong cast including Takehiro Hira and Kelly Macdonald, the series balances emotional depth with thrilling crime elements. It’s perfect for fans of shows like Sons of Anarchy or Slow Horses who appreciate complex characters caught in dangerous situations. With just one season of eight episodes, it’s a manageable binge that leaves you thinking about loyalty and betrayal long after it ends.

Synopsis

Family duty sends a lawman to London to look for his mob-assassin brother as a yakuza war threatens to engulf Tokyo. Trust is even tougher to find.

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Where to watch

Stream (US)

• Watch on Netflix

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Takehiro Hira as Kenzo Mori
• Kelly Macdonald as Sarah
• Yosuke Kubozuka as Yuto Mori
• Will Sharpe as Rodney
• Aoi Okuyama as Taki Mori
• Yuko Nakamura as Rei Mori
• Katsuya as Toshio
• Tony Pitts as Angling
• Yoshiki Minato as Jiro Yamamoto
• Masahiro Motoki as Fukuhara

If you liked Giri/Haji, try

• Sons of Anarchy
• Murder, She Wrote
• Murder in a Small Town
• Gangs of London
• Miss Scarlet
• Last Seen
• Unforgotten
• Tokyo Vice