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Season 1 – Great Pretender

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Makoto Edamura, supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con real world-class crook Laurent Thierry.
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Jeremy Looney Common Sense Media 12/21/2022
4/5
Great Pretender has an intriguing story that focuses on morally gray characters and their equally gray choices. Go to Full Review Anthony Gramuglia CBR 08/25/2020
It has an irreverence for society and law that makes crime just seem so much fun -- or, at least, crime where bad people are consistently ripped off. Go to Full Review Chris Plante Polygon 08/25/2020
The show's first block of episodes borrow liberally from [Breaking Bad], share that series' knack for slowburn suspense, and cheekily name drop Walter White himself. Go to Full Review Matt Schley Japan Times 08/24/2020
There's nothing particularly revolutionary in its double, triple and quadruple crosses, but it is cool to see "The Sting"- like heists in anime form. Bonus points for using a Freddie Mercury song as the ending theme. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 08/21/2020
Great Pretender is on point in its tone and aesthetic, and holds tremendous promise. Go to Full Review D. M. Moore Polygon 08/21/2020
Great Pretender manages to find a good balance between the drama and humor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Talita A @RT80822777 Oct 26 A animação e os cenários são lindos, os personagens são bem escritos, todos com um passado interessante. Os casos são muito divertidos, e a história é fantástica See more Ryan H @RyGuy Jul 28 The animation looks great, it's like watching Lupin the Third through stained-glass as Edamura and his team try to swindle a big-time drug dealer, a couple princes, and others. See more LABEL 2 @RT75584273 01/31/2024 有些俗套的骗术恰恰指明了"人物群像"在作品中的核心地位。当巨额财富变得唾手可得、愈演愈烈的骗局已无法带来足够的刺激，欺诈师们将不得不直面内心的执念，在虚虚实实的话术中寻找与他人重建信任的可能性。突破自设的壳可能正是需要那一点点的宽恕吧。 See more John R @RT33815399 10/25/2022 Amazing colors/beautiful visuals. Characters are fun and work well together. Twists are great if not a bit ridiculous. See more Mayank A @Mayank197 05/26/2021 The anime is a heist comedy-drama, is an entertaining and fun watch. We get one after another outrageous hustle, they are at times over the top and at times brilliant. Each of the scams takes about movie lengths of time and the scam artists keep trying to pull one over the top of their mark as well as teammates. See more 02/02/2021 A "coup de cœur". This series is one of the best I've seen in recent years. Not your typical anime that resembles Cowboy Bebop (another must see if you haven't already) in its aesthetics, music and characters. Even when you know that everything is planned according to the script created by the swindlers Edamura, Laurent, Abigail and Cynthia, this anime makes you doubt. Although the end of the second season made me smile, it might have been better without it but...only time will tell. Just go and watch it! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Chiaki Kobayashi

Makoto Edamura

Junichi Suwabe

Laurent Thierry

Natsumi Fujiwara

Abigail Jones

Mie Sonozaki

Paula Dickins

Hiro Kaburagi

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 2, 2020 Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection Makoto and his partner are con artists; when a scam on a tourist goes awry, Makoto is out of his depth in Los Angeles. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 2, 2020 Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to criminal; back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men." Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 2, 2020 Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, with the LAPD monitoring the situation closely. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 2, 2020 Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection With construction underway on the laboratory, Makoto enjoys Los Angeles in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Paula Dickins sets her sights on him. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 2, 2020 Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection Everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickins in his ear, things take a serious turn. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 9, 2020 Case 2_1: Singapore Sky Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic, while Laurent and the crew come together for a job in Las Vegas. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 9, 2020 Case 2_2: Singapore Sky The crew heads to Singapore to con the two princes and fix the Pathfinder Air Race, but Makoto worries about Abbie's mental state. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 9, 2020 Case 2_3: Singapore Sky When their first plan fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn prince. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 9, 2020 Case 2_4: Singapore Sky The greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers, not recognizing the bookies; Abbie's past begins to impact her focus. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 9, 2020 Case 2_5: Singapore Sky With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces fall into place; Makoto has a talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 16, 2020 Case 3_1: Snow of London Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto tries to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Brit terrorizes the locals. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 16, 2020 Case 3_2: Snow of London In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con into action; Cynthia reminisces about art and love. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 16, 2020 Case 3_3: Snow of London Makoto searches for art forger Thomas to create a fake version of Snow in London; Laurent and Abbie's plan continues. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 16, 2020 Case 3_4: Snow of London Laurent's fake auction begins with outrageous prices; among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over Snow in London. Details

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Season Info

Director
Hiro Kaburagi
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jun 2, 2020
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