The second season of Tokyo Vice recently concluded, and it’s been officially confirmed that this will be the show’s final chapter on Max. The producers made this announcement during the Produced By conference in Los Angeles.
The Journey to the Finale
Initially pitched as a two-season show, the events wrapped up with the April 4 finale aptly named “Endgame.” Ansel Elgort, who played journalist Jake Adelstein, had signed on for these two seasons from the beginning. Reflecting on this journey, Alan Poul and JT Rogers expressed their gratitude:
Over the last five years, Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin.
This image captures Ken Watanabe’s portrayal of Hiroto Katagiri, a central character entangled in the complex narrative of Tokyo Vice. Watanabe himself joined the series without knowing how it would conclude: Before Ken Watanabe signed on for ‘Tokyo Vice,’ he didn’t know how Season 1 would end.
The Emotional Impact
For fans and cast alike, the cliffhanger endings were nerve-wracking but ultimately rewarding. Watanabe shared: I love the scene and empathize with viewers left hanging by its life-or-death cliffhanger.
Ansel Elgort went through extensive preparation for his role as Jake: We started doing intense classes four hours a day. I had to know the whole hiragana alphabet.
The Series’ Global Impact
The show, developed by original executives Bob Greenblatt, Kevin Reilly, and Sarah Aburey, faced numerous delays due to global production shutdowns. Despite these challenges, it launched in April 2022 to positive reviews. The series maintained strong ratings on Rotten Tomatoes with an average of 89% from critics and 92% from audiences.
A Final Note
Alan Poul and J.T. Rogers highlighted their gratitude to Max and their partners at Fifth Season for making Tokyo Vice a global success: The response from both the press and from fans… has been overwhelming.
The storylines may continue elsewhere or in another form if future opportunities arise. For now, fans can appreciate what they’ve received—a richly detailed portrayal of journalism within Tokyo’s underground world.
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