The Tragedy of W (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2012, The Tragedy of W is a drama series.
What it’s about. "W no Higeki" is an adaptation of a novel by Natsuki Shizuko, which was first published in 1982. It was turned into a theatrical movie in 1984, and has seen numerous adaptions into TV drama in 1983, 1986, 2001 and 2010 respectively. This new version of the story has Takei Emi playing two different characters with the exact same face. One is Mako, the future successor of a billion-dollar pharmaceutical conglomerate. She has always lived in comfort, but yearns for freedom. The other character is Satsuki, a lowly cleaner in a show pub who lives in solitude and destitution, and would do anything to get money, including prostituing her own body. One day, they met and decided to exchange lives.
Who’s in it. The Tragedy of W stars Emi Takei as Mako Watsuji / Satsuki Kurasawa, Kenta Kiritani as Keiichiro Yumisaka, Ayame Goriki as Sayaka and Saki Fukuda as Kirara Tachibana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Tragedy of W sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tragedy of W page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tragedy of W tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tragedy of W (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tragedy of W change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tragedy of W worth watching?
- The Tragedy of W holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tragedy of W?
- The Tragedy of W stars Emi Takei, Kenta Kiritani, Ayame Goriki, Saki Fukuda and Yuki Matsushita.
- When was The Tragedy of W released?
- The Tragedy of W was released in 2012.