TV series

Keiji no Genba

2008–2009 · 2 seasons

A patient, humane police drama that values mentorship and small victories over flashy twists.

Overview: A drama about a rookie detective who teams up with a veteran detective and develops a good rapport while overcoming difficulties. Keigo starts his new post at a local police station where he partners up with Shoichi, a frigid, yet warm-hearted, detective on the verge of retirement. The drama features how the young detective builds up his career with the veteran and those who are connected with his cases.
How it feels: Earnest, warm, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Work, friendship, justice, coming-of-age
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: work
friendship
justice
coming-of-age
family
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none