The Specialist (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, The Specialist is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. Yoshito (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi) is transferred to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department from Kyoto. He is assigned to work in a department that doesn't even have a name. A young female detective, Maria (Natsuna Watanabe), begins to work with Yoshito. Maria ’s uncle is the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency and she seems to have another secret.
Who’s in it. The Specialist stars Yuta Hiraoka as Kohei Horikawa, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Yoshito Takuma, Kaho Minami as Chinami Anekoji and Sei Ashina as Yuiko Matsubara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Specialist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Specialist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Specialist tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Specialist (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Specialist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Specialist worth watching?
- The Specialist holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Specialist?
- The Specialist stars Yuta Hiraoka, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Kaho Minami, Sei Ashina and Natsuna Watanabe.
- When was The Specialist released?
- The Specialist was released in 2016.