Tokyo Vice - HBO Max - (Spoilers) Michael Mann

Agent Coulson · 14-03-2022 7:35pm #1

This one I have really been looking forward

Starts April 7th

Based on Jake Adelstein's non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe. The drama captures Adelstein's daily descent into the neon-soaked underbelly of Tokyo, where nothing and no one is truly what or who they seem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3oWrNQo_Ng

Agent Coulson · 07-04-2022 9:16pm

The first 3 episodes are out.

I watched the first one and it is excellent.

JP Liz V1 · 08-04-2022 12:03am

It is on StarzPlay on Sunday May 15th

Agent Coulson · 08-04-2022 8:52pm

Finished episodes 2 & 3 and this is a really great story and even more so that it is based on a true account.

Looking forward to the rest to the series now.

Spon Farmer · 09-04-2022 1:02pm

it will be on Starzplay in Ireland starting on the 15th of May.

Really wish HBOMax was coming though. I want it most for the Looney Toons and Adventure Time.

ondafly · 13-04-2022 1:39pm

enjoying this so far - really getting Black Rain vibes from the first episode.

Agent Coulson · 13-04-2022 5:14pm

The BBC have bought the second window rights to show it this side of the world later in the year.

https://deadline.com/2022/04/bbc-buys-hbo-maxs-ansel-elgort-starring-tokyo-vice-from-endeavor-content-1235001440/

Agent Coulson · 14-04-2022 11:30pm

This is a seriously great show and the story gets more and more intriguing with each episode.

yabadabado · 15-04-2022 4:58am

Watched the two latest episodes ,4&5 and it's continuing to be very good and it's also bringing in a few more characters/storylines.

I think I read it's only 8 episodes long so I'm guessing there will be a second season as too much going on to be wrapped up in 3 more episodes.

Wombatman · 19-04-2022 8:54pm

Absolutely brilliant so far. Michael Mann and Tokyo neon. What more could you ask for? Praying they can sustain the quality right to the end.

JP Liz V1 · 21-04-2022 10:55pm

Tokyo Vice will be exclusively shown in the UK and Ireland on Starzplay from 15th May, with the first two episodes.

yabadabado · 23-04-2022 12:53am

Just finished watching episode 6 and 7 and they have kept up the excellent quality.

Agent Coulson · 23-04-2022 4:10pm

Can't believe there is only one episode left in this amazing series.

Agent Coulson · 28-04-2022 6:29pm

Well that was a top class series and Michael Mann at the top of his game.

Dav010 · 01-05-2022 10:43pm

While I thought this series was brilliant, I was disappointed with the finale. The series starts with a meeting of Jake and Katagari with the Yakuza, it ended without that meeting being explained. There are too many lose ends for what was described as a “limited series”. The lead has been accused of sexual assault by a number of women and as of yet there is no indication that it will be renewed for a second season with doubts that Elgot would return as the lead if it is. So, disappointing end.

Its a bit of a misnomer to call it a Michael Mann series, he directed the pilot.

seraphimvc · 06-06-2022 10:58pm

Come to say I'd recommend this 8 episodes (season1) show by Michael Mann - actually look forward for season2 ha.

To keep it short, episode1 is definitely a bit 'slow' but after that the pacing is faster and overall production is respectable really. It is almost like a mini documentary with a story (police-journalist-yakuza drama) that actually shows realistic Jap cultural stuff.

We mainly watch it because of Ken Watanabe but ended up enjoying the plot and many other actors/characters. It is based on the well known book and they have done good work for adapting the source material - if you are into police drama series (this one sets in Japan ha), yes this is a must watch.

Shred · 07-06-2022 11:33am

I have this on my HBO watchlist, I must give it a crack judging by everyone's reactions here!

Agent Coulson · 07-06-2022 4:29pm

Great news it has been renewed for a second season.

cozar · 29-11-2022 1:23pm

its on BBC2 now. just finished 1st episode, excellent.

JP Liz V1 · 01-12-2022 8:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119934891#Comment_119934891

Yes started on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 on BBC 1, also BBC Player

Agent Coulson · 10-01-2024 8:56pm

Season 2 trailer

Starts February 8th

Really looking forward to this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJz0X-UZypk

Agent Coulson · 05-02-2024 7:16pm

Season 1 recap ahead of the start of season on Thursday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udT0DS0S5hM

speedboatchase · 06-02-2024 4:49pm

Does anyone know if any channel is showing this yet outside the US?

Agent Coulson · 28-03-2024 7:48pm

One episode to go for season 2 which has been fantastic.

I wonder will they wrap everything in the season finale and call it quits on the show or will they renew fora 3rd season.

I know I'd love a 3rd season.

danoriordan1402 · 04-04-2024 2:28pm

Great show just discovered it from here and binged watched 2 seasons in a couple of weeks. 3rd season would be great but unlikely I think as mentioned by the real Jake Adelstein, maybe a spin off….

Mr Crispy · 04-04-2024 2:36pm

How come this isn't on Sky Atlantic?

Agent Coulson · 04-04-2024 5:01pm

What a brilliant end to the season that wraps up the story nicely. The two best shows on TV are both set in Japan this one in the 1990’s and the other one Shogun set in the 1600’s.

ondafly · 07-04-2024 6:57pm

really enjoyed this. Does anyone have any recommendations maybe of similiar type Yazuza tv shows ? surely Japan has done one or two decent TV live action series ?

Brief_Lives · 10-04-2024 10:41am

I just started watching this. up to episode 7 now.

great series.

Between this and Shogun, I am Arigato-ing everyone.

Potatoeman · 10-04-2024 6:23pm

This was great. Shame about the Sam character, they made her so unlikable.

Tokyo Vice - HBO Max - (***Spoilers***) Michael Mann

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Tokyo Vice - HBO Max - (Spoilers) Michael Mann