Tokyo Vice (2022)

Synopsis

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.

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Where to watch

Stream

• HBO Max Amazon Channel
• HBO Max

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Ansel Elgort as Jake Adelstein
• Ken Watanabe as Hiroto Katagiri
• Rachel Keller as Samantha Porter
• Show Kasamatsu as Akiro Sato
• Rinko Kikuchi as Eimi Maruyama
• Takaki Uda as Trendy
• Ayumi Ito as Misaki
• Shun Sugata as Hitoshi Ishida
• Yosuke Kubozuka as Naoki Hayama
• Miki Maya as Shoko Nagata

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas with a gritty, realistic edge, Tokyo Vice is a solid pick. It follows Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who embeds himself with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police to expose corruption, based on his own non-fiction book. The show feels intense and immersive, giving you a close-up look at the darker side of Tokyo through the eyes of someone who’s both an outsider and deeply involved. With strong performances from Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, it balances tension and character moments well. It’s a good choice if you like shows that mix crime investigation with personal drama, and if you’ve enjoyed series like Sneaky Pete or Mayans M.C., you might find this one hits a similar vibe. Two seasons and 18 episodes give you plenty to binge without feeling overwhelmed.