The Sniffer (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, The Sniffer is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. A consultant who has a superhuman sense of smell and assists in solving cases by smelling the scents left behind at crime scenes. He usually lives with a nasal plug, but once he removes it, and takes one sniff with his keen sense of smell, he will know the person’s age, gender, what he or she ate and even lifestyle. Besides investigating cases, he is researching whether people’s emotions have scent too. He has a daughter with Katayama Megumi.
Who’s in it. The Sniffer stars Haruka Igawa as Suenaga Yuki, Toru Nomaguchi as Uwabe Ichiro, Teruyuki Kagawa as Komukai Tatsuro and Yuka Itaya as Katayama Megumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Sniffer 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 Sniffer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sniffer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sniffer (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sniffer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sniffer worth watching?
- The Sniffer holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sniffer?
- The Sniffer stars Haruka Igawa, Toru Nomaguchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Yuka Itaya and Hiroshi Abe.
- When was The Sniffer released?
- The Sniffer was released in 2016.