Is Tokyo Vice Returning With Season 3? Sad News For Series' Fans

Max's Tokyo Vice, starring Ansel Elgort, concludes with Season 2. The series was planned for two seasons, praised for its storytelling, and based on Jake Adelstein's experiences in Tokyo.

By Shovan Roy

Published on Jun 21, 2024 | 09:48 PM IST | 47.9K

Tokyo Vice (Image via IMDb)

According to Max, there is no season three of Tokyo Vice. This was confirmed during the Produced By conference in Los Angeles. The crime drama starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe wrapped up its storyline with the Season 2 finale on April 4th.

Final ending for Tokyo Vice

A representative from Max clarified that only two seasons were planned for the series. It was for these two seasons that Ansel Elgort had been booked. The words of thanks to Max came from J.T. Rogers and Alan Poul, executive producers who felt supported by the network when they requested additional episodes to wrap up their series as planned.

“We’re grateful not only to Max, but to our partners Fifth Season, who sold the show around the world, and made it a global success story. They were in the trenches with us always, guaranteeing that we could make the show we wanted to make. The response from both the press and from fans, in particular to Season 2, has been overwhelming,” said Rogers and Poul. They appreciated how much deeper fans got into the characters and plot line; also, they received positive feedback from media houses.

Perfect reception

Max hailed Tokyo Vice for its lush writing, beautiful visuals, as well as cast and crew filled with talented people, “From Tokyo Vice’s richly written material to the gorgeously composed shots to the lived-in performances, the care and creativity of this enormously talented cast and crew shines in every frame of the show. We thank J.T., Alan, Ansel, Ken, Fifth Season, and Wowow for their partnership on this wholly unique modern noir thriller.” They expressed gratitude towards everyone involved such as J.T., Alan, Ansel, Ken, Fifth Season, and Wowow for partnering in creating this unique modern noir thriller.

Underbelly exploration of Tokyo

The Television Show Tokyo Vice brought viewers into an unlit side of town through Jake Adelstein’s experiences working with the Metropolitan Police Department in late 1990s Tokyo. With authentic Japanese settings depicting true stories about Yakuza gangs roaming around at nightclubs and a main character by the name of Adelstein going undercover into them (played by Elgort) as he tries navigating through neon lights streets full of hidden surprises.

Despite concluding at season two Tokyo Vice has left an indelible impression on its audience, both in terms of its impact and storytelling. It was this gripping depiction of Tokyo’s underworld and a cast of compelling characters that made it unforgettable.

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