Giri/Haji

BBC Two · 2019 · 1 Season · 8 Episodes · Ended
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56
Fan Heat

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About Giri/Haji

Giri/Haji, meaning Duty/Shame, is a sleek and soulful crime drama that spans two cities and two cultures. When a brutal murder in London threatens to reignite a yakuza war in Tokyo, weary detective Kenzo Mori is sent across the world to find the brother everyone believed was dead. What begins as a manhunt quickly tangles into a knot of family loyalty, buried guilt, and impossible choices.

Created by Joe Barton, the series moves restlessly between English and Japanese, between glittering Tokyo nightlife and rain-soaked London streets. It is as much a meditation on shame and obligation as it is a thriller, slipping into animation, dance, and dreamlike flourishes when ordinary storytelling will not do. Beneath the gangland violence runs a tender, melancholy heart about parents and children who keep failing one another.

Praised by critics for its ambition and emotional honesty, Giri/Haji earned a devoted following and a BAFTA nomination for best drama series. It stars Takehiro Hira as the conflicted detective Kenzo and Kelly Macdonald as the lonely London cop who is drawn into his orbit.

Production Details & Legacy

Giri/Haji was created by Joe Barton and originally aired on BBC Two, with streaming available on Netflix. The series ran for 1 season and 8 episodes from 2019, establishing itself as a landmark entry in the crime and drama and thriller genres. Since its conclusion, Giri/Haji has continued to attract new viewers through streaming platforms and remains a frequent subject of critical reappraisal and fan discussion.

The series features a rich ensemble of characters that have become iconic within television fandom. TVCeleb profiles 3 key characters from Giri/Haji, including Kenzo Mori (Takehiro Hira), Sarah Weitzmann (Kelly Macdonald), Rodney Yamaguchi (Will Sharpe). Each character has inspired dedicated fan communities, extensive analysis, and passionate debate about their motivations, relationships, and story arcs throughout the series.

Giri/Haji holds a Fan Heat Score of 56 out of 100 on TVCeleb, reflecting the intensity and passion of its fanbase. The show has built a committed and enthusiastic community of viewers who continue to engage with and champion the series. The series is notable for its crime, drama, thriller qualities, which have contributed to its enduring appeal and cross-generational viewership.

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Giri/Haji follows Kenzo Mori, a Tokyo detective who travels to London to track down his brother, long thought dead, before a murder there sparks a yakuza war back home. It blends crime thriller tension with an intimate family drama about duty, shame, and forgiveness.

The series stars Takehiro Hira as detective Kenzo Mori and Kelly Macdonald as London police officer Sarah Weitzmann, with Will Sharpe as the magnetic young hustler Rodney Yamaguchi. It features a large ensemble cast performing in both English and Japanese.

Giri/Haji streams on Netflix (and BBC iPlayer in the UK). Availability varies by region, so check your local streaming guide for current options.