The Journalist (2022)
Synopsis
A journalist known as the maverick of news media defiantly chases the truth in this series adaptation of the hit movie of the same name.
Network
Netflix
Episodes
Episode 1
Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins.
Episode 2
Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.
Episode 3
Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case — and pressure on officials.
Episode 4
With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.
Episode 5
Matsuda seeks out Kurosaki to try to get more evidence; Murakami is severely reprimanded for digging too deep. Ryo applies for a job at Touto News.
Episode 6
Murakami meets with Matsuda in Kohei's hospital room. Mayumi prepares to sue the government, and then asks Matsuda to come with her to meet someone.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
新聞記者
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Production
STAR SANDS
