Season 2
Ep 1.
Don't Ever F**king Miss
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After receiving a terrifying video tape, Jake enlists Detective Katagiri in pursuit of the truth behind Polina's disappearance, but must tread lightly due to the involvement of a government minister. As Samantha takes steps to launch her own club, the Chihara-kai closely monitor a gravely-injured Sato but not all members are eager for his full recovery.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 57 min
Ep 2.
Be My Number One
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With Katagiri sidelined at work and Jake intentionally off the yakuza beat, both search for new meaning in their work. As Jake pursues an uptick in motorcycle theft, Samantha confronts a thief in her club, and the Chihara-kai welcome back former member Hayama, who has returned as Sato's superior.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
1 hr and 0 min
Ep 3.
Old Law, New Twist
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After Katagiri partners with Nagata, the detectives ramp up their task force's efforts to take down the city's yakuza organizations. As his coverage of motorcycle thefts gains momentum, Jake receives an invite to an exclusive party and boldly brings along a special guest. Meanwhile, Samantha and Sato deal with a growing problem at the club.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 54 min
Ep 4.
Like a New Man
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Katagiri and Nagata's task force gains momentum, while an oyabun's mysterious return at a yakuza summit triggers a new investigation by Jake. As Katagiri and Jake dig into the mysterious return, Samantha must decide if she'll do a favor for Ishida, and Sato and Hayama are forced to travel north on an expedition.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 56 min
Ep 5.
Illness of the Trade
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Samantha tries to make amends with Masa while delivering on her promise to Ishida. Later, Jake and Katagiri attempt to pursue their elusive target without landing in his crosshairs. On their way back from the north, Sato and Hayama strategize a way forward.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 57 min
Ep 6.
I Choose You
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On the heels of the devastating shootout at Club Polina, Hayama asserts himself as Chihara-kai's leader, while Sato accelerates his efforts to keep Kaito safe. Samantha's tip proves beneficial to Jake, as well as Katagiri and Nagata. Emi finally brings Kei and Shingo together.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 56 min
Ep 7.
The War at Home
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As Chihara-kai lay one of their own to rest, the question of who will fill his shoes looms large and further tests Kaito's loyalty between Sato and Hayama. Jake returns home for his dad's 60th birthday and braces himself for the ensuing family drama. Meanwhile, Katagiri takes a big gamble on his case.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 55 min
Ep 8.
The Noble Path
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Back from the States, Jake and Katagiri catch up before Jake wrangles his Meicho coworkers for help pursuing his new intel including Trendy's connection at the U.S. Embassy. Samantha sees her funds dwindle and decides to go back to the root of her money issues, as Katagiri struggles with his case's devastating turn of events.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 55 min
Ep 9.
Consequences
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As loyalties begin to fracture around him, a torn Sato considers Chihara-kai's future. Meanwhile, Kei takes his role as Emi's protector too far, and Jake and Katagiri inch closer to exposing the truth about Tozawa, which lands them in ever-increasing danger.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
0 hr and 50 min
Ep 10.
Endgame
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As Jake and Katagiri close in on a crucial piece of evidence, Sato prepares for the greatest power move of his life, and Samantha arranges an important meeting.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Run time:
1 hr and 2 min
Overview
Filmed on location and loosely inspired by American journalist Jake Adelstein's first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, this crime drama series follows Adelstein as he descends into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo in 2000. After being hired as prestigious newspaper Meicho Shimbun's first American crime reporter, Jake quickly embeds himself alongside Detective Hiroto Katagiri. As he's thrust deeply into the city's criminal underworld, Adelstein comes to realize that his life, and the lives of those close to him, are in terrible danger.
Strong themes, action violence and sex scenes
Rotten Tomatoes® Scores
Critic
Score
94%
Audience
Score
92%
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