Great Pretender
Great Pretender turns international confidence games into long-form story arcs, with each scheme revealing another layer after the setup appears settled. Netflix carries the complete TV series. Released in 2020 and finished at 23 episodes, it is a manageable watch for anyone who enjoys crime stories built around deception rather than brute force. The vivid presentation gives the capers an inviting surface, while the comedy keeps their constant reversals from becoming too grim. It suits viewers who like watching plans develop over several episodes and who do not mind being kept uncertain about what the crew is really doing.
About
A Japanese swindler who takes pride in his ability meets a foreign con artist capable of turning his own tricks against him. That encounter draws him into an international group whose targets are dangerous people with money and power. Their jobs unfold across glamorous locations, but the appeal comes from the friction between the elaborate performances and the personal reasons each participant has for joining them. Every caper asks the viewer to reconsider which setbacks are genuine and which may belong to a deeper plan. The premise stays playful even when the consequences become serious, and the story remains focused on how difficult trust becomes among people who lie for a living.
Information
- Japanese
- GREAT PRETENDER
- Premiered
- June 2, 2020
- Episodes
- 23
- Duration
- 23 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Wit Studio
- Source
- Original
- Themes
- drama, female protagonist, japanese production, present, work, comedy
Seasons & Watch Order
Begin with the first episode and continue in release order. The series divides its plot into distinct caper arcs, but later material benefits from the relationships and history established earlier.
- Great Pretender: Razbliuto(2024)sequel
FAQ
The series is on Netflix. Its complete run can be watched there from the opening setup through the final caper.
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