After only two seasons, Tokyo Vice has been canceled by Max, ending the journey of one of the platform’s unique crime dramas. The decision comes as a surprise to fans who were still buzzing from the second season’s success, which aired just last year.
The cancellation news broke at the Produced By conference in Los Angeles, where it was revealed that despite preparations for Season 3 being underway, a renewal was not forthcoming. The show’s creators, J.T. Rogers and Alan Poul, shared their gratitude with a heartfelt statement:
Over the last five years, Max has made sure we got to tell our story. They have supported us through thick and thin. Not only did they give us these two seasons, but they said yes when we asked to end season one with a series of cliffhangers, and they said yes when we asked for two extra episodes so we could land the plane on the way J.T. had always envisioned.
They further added:
We know there is more story to tell. Of course we’ll see what the future holds, but we are indeed grateful to have been able to share this story on Max until now.
Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe Star
Ansel Elgort brought life to Jake Adelstein, an American journalist working at a Japanese newspaper, embarking on a journey into Tokyo’s criminal underworld alongside Ken Watanabe‘s Hiroto Katagiri. The series is based on Adelstein’s memoir and set in 1999—an intriguing period portrayed with precision.
The unique dynamic between Elgort’s character and Watanabe’s hard-boiled detective captivated audiences and brought depth to the narrative’s exploration of Yakuza culture.
The Series’ Background
Tokyo Vice, an intricate crime drama adapted from Jake Adelstein’s 2009 memoir, follows Adelstein’s trials as Tokyo’s first foreign journalist in Japan. Throughout its run from 2022 up until now, the show garnered critical acclaim. The first season bagged an impressive score of 85 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, followed by an even higher 93 percent average rating for the second season.
Max honored the series’ exceptional quality. A spokesperson stated:
From ‘Tokyo Vice’s’ richly written material to the gorgeously composed shots to the lived-in performances, the care and creativity of this enormously talented cast and crew shines in every frame of this show.
Where To Watch
As heartening as it was to see both seasons highly praised, it’s unfortunate that Tokyo Vice won’t continue. However, fans can still watch this modern noir thriller on Max.
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