“Kinpika” – Peaks your interest [TELEVISION REVIEW]
Based on a series of books by Jirô Asada, written for television by Shin’ichi Hisamatsu, and expertly directed with style by Masaki Nishiura, “Kinpika” is a Japanese limited series to be savored. It is about a disgruntled and cynical retired detective who assembles an unsanctioned trio of convicted criminals and gives them free reign to extract the justice that was denied them in their previous existences. Kiichi Nakai as Kenta (center) in “Kinpika.” Photo courtesy of MHz Choice. Kenta was a yakuza who did time for killing a rival boss. He fell on the sword for his leader and spent 13 years in prison to take the pressure off his gang. He should have been met at the gates of the prison upon his release as a sign of respect and appreciation. Instead he is met by Mukai, a police detective who knew that Kenta was persona non grata for all the wrong reasons. Hirohashi was a political secretary with a lovely wife, two kids, a respected father-in-law, and a bright future. Most people thought the brilliant young man was destined to become Prime Minister. Hirohashi’s boss has taken a bribe and the news media has gotten wind of it. When Hirohashi’s father-in-law begs him to take the fall…
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