Tokyo Vice (HBO/Max/Crave) is a a pretty good crime drama. It's set in Japan in the 90s and focuses on an American cub reporter who works for Tokyo's largest newspaper called The Meicho as he begins to untangle events tied to the Yakuza.
The pilot was directed by Michael Mann, and reminded me of the movie Collateral. However, as the show unfolds (I'm currently on episode 7), it gradually loses some of its initial noir allure, becoming somewhat overwhelmed by numerous characters and intersecting storylines. Nonetheless, I'm still enjoying it!
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