Evil's Wave (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2019, Evil's Wave is a crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. In 2014, a series of murders targeting women takes place in Kawasaki City. All the victims have been killed as if they had hanged and these are dubbed the "Hanging Murders" in public. The police investigation runs into difficulties without clues on the murderer. However, Detective Iguchi from the First Investigation Division has his eye on a man whom he suspects to kill for pleasure. This man is Naoya Nogi. He lies about his identity, erases his traces in public, and lives as if he is holding his breath. Nogi is actually Masato Yaginuma, the victim in the sensational Akishima mother and son kidnapping case. He gets his neighbor, Yoshika, involved as he tries to escape the police dragnet but comes to realize some facts. What is his true motive?
Who’s in it. Evil's Wave stars Sumire as Asada Yoshika, Kenji Anan as Yoshiro Tabata, Yuki Furukawa as Nogi Naoya / Yaginuma Masato and Tatsuya Fukasawa as Yajima Keisuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Evil's Wave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil's Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil's Wave tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil's Wave (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evil's Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evil's Wave worth watching?
- Evil's Wave holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Evil's Wave?
- Evil's Wave stars Sumire, Kenji Anan, Yuki Furukawa, Tatsuya Fukasawa and Kinari Hirano.
- When was Evil's Wave released?
- Evil's Wave was released in 2019.