TV series
Find the truth, no matter the cost.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
As Jake, Katagiri and Samantha pursue the truth about Polina, Sato clings to life – but not all of Chihara-kai are hoping for his full recovery.
Directed by Alan PoulWritten by J.T. Rogers, Brad KaneGuest stars Ella Rumpf, Ayumi Ito, Kosuke Toyohara, Bokuzo Masana, Eugene Nomura, Kazuya Tanabe, Eita Okuno, Koshi Uehara
Episode 2
As Jake and Katagiri seek new meaning at work, Samantha confronts a thief in her club, and Chihara-kai welcome a returning member.
Directed by Alan PoulWritten by Karl Taro GreenfeldGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Kosuke Toyohara, Miyuki Matsuda, Eugene Nomura, Momoka Ayukawa, Kazuya Tanabe, Yohei Matsukado, Eita Okuno
Episode 3
Katagiri and Nagata ramp up their efforts. Jake gets invited to an exclusive party. Samantha and Sato deal with a growing problem at the club.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Francine VolpeGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Shun Sugata
Episode 4
As the new yakuza task force takes off, Ishida calls a summit. While Sato and Hayama join forces, Katagiri and Jake investigate a mysterious return.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Ashley DarnallGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Makoto Sato, Shun Sugata
Episode 5
After a disastrous setback, Sato and Hayama strategize a way forward. Jake and Katagiri pursue their target – and try not to land in his crosshairs.
Directed by Takeshi FukunagaWritten by Adam SteinGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Shun Sugata
Episode 6
Chihara-kai attempt to regroup after a devastating shootout. Jake, Katagiri, and Nagata pursue a tip from Samantha.
Directed by Takeshi FukunagaWritten by Joshua Kaplan, Annie Julia WymanGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Motoki Kobayashi, Shun Sugata
Episode 7
A death at Chihara-kai causes upheaval. Jake makes a long overdue visit home. Katagiri hopes a perp will help break his case wide open.
Directed by Eva SørhaugWritten by Brad KaneGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Noemie Nakai, Masaki Miura, Tomohisa Yamashita, Ayumi Tanida, Kazuya Tanabe, Yohei Matsukado
Episode 8
Jake’s successful trip to the U.S. propels the group in a new direction, while Katagiri struggles with his case’s devastating turn of events.
Directed by Eva SørhaugWritten by Arthur PhillipsGuest stars Ayumi Ito
Episode 9
Sato considers the future of Chihara-kai, while Jake and Katagiri inch closer to exposing the truth about Tozawa.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Brad Kane, Jen SilvermanGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Keita, Kazuya Tanabe, Yohei Matsukado, Ryuhei Watabe, Mitsunari Sakamoto, Kentarō Shimazu, Syu Sekimoto
Episode 10
As Jake and Katagiri close in on a crucial piece of evidence for their case, Sato prepares for the greatest power move of his life.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by J.T. RogersGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Ansel ElgortJake Adelstein
Ken WatanabeHiroto Katagiri
Rachel KellerSamantha Porter
Show KasamatsuAkiro Sato
Ella RumpfPolina
Rinko KikuchiEimi Maruyama
Yosuke KubozukaNaoki Hayama
Miki MayaShoko Nagata
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