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
Hired as Meicho Shimbun’s first American crime reporter, Jake Adelstein is quickly tasked with covering two cases that initially appear unrelated, but soon stakes his career – and life – on connecting the dots.
Directed by Michael MannWritten by J.T. RogersGuest stars Aver Hamilton II, Teruyuki Nagamori, Osamu Tanpopo, Yaeko Kimura, Ryu Tominaga, Ryosuke Watabe, Hisashi Yamauchi, Ken Yamamura
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Karl Taro Greenfeld, Karl Taro GreenfeldGuest stars Jessica Hecht, Tetsu Sakuma, Keita, Hono Miyabe, Ippei Osako, Jazee Minor, Akira Saito, Masataka Haji
Episode 3
Jake’s persistence pays off when he receives an exclusive from Detective Katagiri – but catches the less ideal eye of someone else in the process. Meanwhile, Samantha hits it off with a new customer, as Sato chooses between words and fists.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Arthur PhillipsGuest stars Motomasa Okui, Koki Yamamoto, Sarah Sawyer, Masayoshi Haneda, Hiroshi Sogabe, Kaori Ikeda, Jundai Yamada, Rosaria Mokkhavesa
Episode 4
As Samantha makes strides toward the future, her past catches up. With help from Emi, Tin-Tin, and Trendy, Jake has a breakthrough in connecting the cases - and comes face-to-face with the head of Chihari-Kai, who requires a favor.
Directed by HikariWritten by Naomi IizukaGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Masayoshi Haneda, Yukiko Asamori, Masashi Oka, Hiroshi Sogabe, Kaori Ikeda, Jundai Yamada, Bokuzo Masana
Episode 5
When Jake helps reveal the mole in Chihara-Kai, he must weigh the risks of accepting a favor in return from Ishida. Samantha attempts to take care of her Matsuo problem. Sato’s recruitment ends with a devastating lesson in loyalty.
Directed by HikariWritten by Adam SteinGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Masayoshi Haneda, Hiroshi Sogabe, Kaori Ikeda, Kosuke Toyohara, Jundai Yamada, Rosaria Mokkhavesa, Eugene Nomura
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Jessica BrickmanGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Renji Ishibashi, Kosuke Toyohara, Jundai Yamada, Tōru Shinagawa, Bokuzo Masana, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Rosaria Mokkhavesa
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Josef Kubota WladykaWritten by Brad KaneGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Miyuki Matsuda, Eugene Nomura, Noemie Nakai, Masaki Miura, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Momoka Ayukawa, Bun Kimura
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Alan PoulWritten by J.T. RogersGuest stars Ayumi Ito, Bun Kimura, Tomohisa Yamashita, Danny Burstein, Ayumi Tanida, Yuka Itaya, Haruka Itou, Jessica Hecht
Episode information updated Jul 24, 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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