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Summary A bare knuckle brouhaha between Elam and Cullen is spurred by Durant’s latest attempt to deal with the railroad’s financial crisis. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
Summary Cullen’s search for the sergeant nears its end; Durant keeps to his hidden agenda while assisting in Lily’s recuperation. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.
Summary An unexpected obstacle impedes Cullen’s search for the sergeant; Durant convenes a search party to track down Lily in the wilderness. Our Take Middle of the road. Watchable, but you’ll forget the details by next episode.
Summary Cullen’s deadly actions leave him in a battle for his life; Lily fights to survive her plight in the wilderness; Durant tries to turn a tragedy into a political advantage. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more…
Summary A Western about a former Confederate soldier (Anson Mount) and his quest for revenge on the Union troops who killed his wife. In the premiere episode, he heads west to take a job helping to construct the first transcontinental…
Summary As Jake and Katagiri close in on a crucial piece of evidence for their case, Sato prepares for the greatest power move of his life. Our Take A hall of fame episode. If you sample one episode of Tokyo…
Summary Sato considers the future of Chihara-kai, while Jake and Katagiri inch closer to exposing the truth about Tozawa. Our Take A top shelf classic. If you sample one episode of Tokyo Vice, make it this one.
Summary Jake’s successful trip to the U.S. propels the group in a new direction, while Katagiri struggles with his case’s devastating turn of events. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that lands.…
Summary A death at Chihara-kai causes upheaval. Jake makes a long overdue visit home. Katagiri hopes a perp will help break his case wide open. Our Take This one earns its reputation: tight writing, real stakes, and a payoff that…
Summary Chihara-kai attempt to regroup after a devastating shootout. Jake, Katagiri, and Nagata pursue a tip from Samantha. Our Take Everything Tokyo Vice does well, done at full power. Genuinely great television.