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The Vice

The Vice

1999–2003 · TV · 5 seasons · 28 episodes

The series ran 5 seasons across 28 episodes and has ended. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.

Synopsis

The Vice is an ITV police drama about the Metropolitan Police Vice Unit. Spanning five short series from 1999 and 2003, it follows the London Metropolitan police force's vice squad, where prostitution, underage sex, and such organised crime are regular occurrences. Most episodes end where the main villain is caught but often not in a 'naturally' concluded way expected from other TV dramas, and often ending with more unanswered questions than answered. Leader DI Pat Chappel struggles to manage the balance between his private and professional lives — as do the rest of the team. Working in the seedy underworld leads to a continual dilemma — the tension between the Vice Squad and vice-related crimes runs throughout the series and gives the show a rich viewing experience. The line of the team staying on the right side of the law is often blurred, as almost every member at different points submits briefly or permanently to the dubious temptations, sometimes with drastic consequences.

Ratings

SourceRating
IMDb7.6/10
TMDB5.6/108 votes

Seasons

1Series 16 ep1999
2Series 28 ep2000
3Series 34 ep2001
4Series 43 ep2002
5Series 57 ep2003

Key crew

Cast

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Themes