HBO MaxTokyo Vice (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily functions as a crime drama centered on a journalist's investigation into the Yakuza, focusing on individual agency and the complexities of a foreign culture rather than promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
The series features a diverse cast that accurately reflects its Japanese setting, with a white male protagonist navigating a foreign culture. The narrative focuses on crime and cultural immersion, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Tokyo Vice features a central character, Samantha Porter, in a significant and complex romantic relationship with another woman, Erika. The show portrays their love with dignity and emotional depth. While their relationship ends tragically due to external criminal forces, the narrative consistently treats their queer identity with respect and empathy, affirming the worth of their love.
The series portrays the protagonist, Jake Adelstein, as Jewish, with his background subtly informing his moral compass and outsider perspective in Japan. His Jewish identity is treated with respect and nuance, serving as a foundation for his character without being subjected to critique or ridicule.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series "Tokyo Vice" is based on a non-fiction book, but most of its prominent characters are original creations for the show. The main protagonist, Jake Adelstein, is portrayed as male, consistent with the real-life author. No established characters from the source material or history have their gender changed.
The series is based on a non-fiction memoir. The protagonist, Jake Adelstein, is accurately portrayed by a white actor, matching the real-life individual. Other significant characters are original creations for the show or composites, not direct adaptations of racially defined individuals from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.9
N/A
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