TV series

K2: Dodgy Badge Brothers

2020 · 2 seasons

A brisk buddy-cop dramedy where mismatched partners bicker through cases while hiding a family secret, blending light tension with earnest warmth.

Overview: Conscientious and hardworking Ryūichi Kanzaki teams up with maverick detective Kenji Kurogi to solve violent crimes on the streets of Ikebukuro. Polar opposites in every way, from their personalities to their values and even their methods, the two partners are constantly butting heads on every case. What's more, these mismatched buddies are hiding a huge secret from everyone: they're actually half-brothers!
How it feels: Tense, light, earnest and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Family, identity, crime, loyalty
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
identity
crime
loyalty
deception
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none