Fans of the hit BBC series Line of Duty are being urged to binge-watch Giri/Haji, a critically acclaimed crime drama now streaming on Netflix. The series, which first aired on BBC Two in 2019, has been hailed as a 'masterpiece' by viewers and critics alike.
Giri/Haji, which translates from Japanese as Duty/Shame, follows Tokyo detective Kenzo Mori (Takehiro Hira) as he travels to London in search of his brother Yuto (Yosuke Kubozuka), who is believed dead. Yuto was accused of murdering the nephew of a yakuza gang member, threatening a violent gang war in Tokyo. In London, Kenzo teams up with Metropolitan Police officer DC Sarah Weitzmann (Kelly Macdonald) to navigate the city's criminal underworld.
The series has been praised for its storytelling, direction, and performances, with Will Sharpe winning a BAFTA for his role as Rodney. One fan described it as 'British drama at its best', while another called it 'one of the best TV series I have ever seen'. The show's blend of humour, wit, and style has been widely commended.
Creator Joe Barton explained that while Giri/Haji is a crime drama, it is fundamentally about 'misfits - broken people lost in a big city, trying to put themselves back together again'. He added that the series explores themes of guilt, unspoken pain, and the challenge of overcoming inner turmoil, all set against a backdrop of yakuza wars and London gangsters.
Giri/Haji is available to stream on Netflix now.
