The 2019 BBC/Netflix series (meaning "Duty/Shame") is a genre-bending crime thriller that explores themes of loyalty, guilt, and redemption across London and Tokyo. Created by Joe Barton, it follows a detective searching for his missing brother whose alleged crimes threaten to ignite a Yakuza gang war. Key Narrative & Thematic Elements
: The central premise hinges on the Japanese concepts of giri (social and family obligation) and haji (dishonour or shame). Kenzo Mori, a respectable Tokyo detective, is torn between his professional duty to uphold the law and his personal loyalty to his wayward brother, Yuto. Giri/Haji (2019–)
as Rodney Yamaguchi (widely considered a breakout performance) The 2019 BBC/Netflix series (meaning "Duty/Shame") is a
: The story highlights how a single violent act in London—the murder of a Yakuza boss’s nephew—ripples across continents, impacting lives in both cities. Kenzo Mori, a respectable Tokyo detective, is torn
Critics often highlight the series for its bold and "bonkers" creative choices that deviate from traditional police procedurals.
The series boasts an international ensemble cast and maintains a perfect 100% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes . as Kenzo Mori Kelly Macdonald as Sarah Weitzmann Yōsuke Kubozuka as Yuto Mori