Great Pretender

7.5
202024m

Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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The Great Pretender - now available for US & UK pre-order!

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How to Pull a Perfect Con [Subtitled]

Seasons

23 Episodes • Premiered 2020

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1. Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection

6.7

Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.

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2. Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection

6.8

Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."

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3. Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection

8.0

Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.

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4. Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection

7.5

With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.

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5. Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection

8.6

The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.

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6. Case 2_1: Singapore Sky

8.0

Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.

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7. Case 2_2: Singapore Sky

8.0

The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.

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8. Case 2_3: Singapore Sky

7.8

When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.

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9. Case 2_4: Singapore Sky

8.4

Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.

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10. Case 2_5: Singapore Sky

8.0

With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.

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11. Case 3_1: Snow of London

7.8

Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.

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12. Case 3_2: Snow of London

8.2

In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.

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13. Case 3_3: Snow of London

8.0

Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.

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14. Case 3_4: Snow of London

7.8

Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."

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15. Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East

7.2

Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.

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16. Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East

7.2

Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.

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17. Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East

7.2

A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.

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18. Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East

8.0

Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.

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19. Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East

7.5

A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.

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20. Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East

8.0

On their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.

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21. Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East

7.5

The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.

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22. Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East

7.5

Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.

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23. Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East

7.8

The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.

Cast

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Yuka Komatsu

Dorothy (voice)

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Yasuhiro Mamiya

Ai (voice)

Photo of Kazuyuki Okitsu

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Lin (voice)

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Yasuyuki Kase

Wan (voice)

Photo of Mitsuaki Kanuka

Mitsuaki Kanuka

Sai (voice)

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Mariya Ise

Bin (voice)

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