The Sparks (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2016, The Sparks is a mystery series.
What it’s about. A quiet residential area in Tokyo. Retired judge Isao Kajima and his family have a peaceful life until Shingo Takeuchi, an acquitted suspect in a murder trial that the judge once presided over, moves next door. Shingo smiles amiably, gives thoughtful presents, even helps care for the elderly. He wins the Kajima family's hearts with his exuberant good will. However, mysterious things keep happening in Isao's house...
Who’s in it. The Sparks stars Yuka as Kajima Yukimi, Yusuke Santamaria as Takeuchi Shingo and Mayumi Asaka as Kajima Hiroe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sparks 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 Sparks page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sparks tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sparks (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sparks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sparks worth watching?
- The Sparks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sparks?
- The Sparks stars Yuka, Yusuke Santamaria and Mayumi Asaka.
- When was The Sparks released?
- The Sparks was released in 2016.