Maternity Leave Detective

A gentle, easygoing mystery that blends small domestic parenting moments with mild suspense, never too heavy and often quietly charming.

Genres

Drama, Mystery

Starring

Daichi Kaneko, Atsuko Maeda, Kie Kitano

Overview

Akizuki Haruto, a police detective on childcare leave, finds himself solving cases using the hints he notices while raising his infant son, Ren, in this light mystery. Along with his wife Saki, Haruto is navigating the challenges of parenthood when he is unexpectedly taken hostage during a robbery. Despite the tense situation, Haruto uses his keen observation skills to gather clues and secretly calls his own police division for assistance. However, as he deals with the unfolding events, he must also attend to Ren's needs, including diaper changes and feeding times, adding a unique twist to his crime-solving endeavors.

How it feels

Warm, light, tense and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Parenthood, family, mystery, identity

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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