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MONSTERS (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Series · ★ 7.7

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Released in 2012, MONSTERS is a crime series.

What it’s about. Hiratsuka Heihachi is loud and impolite, but always smiles. He is a strange detective. Unlike Hiratsuka, Saionji Kosuke is the heir of a wealthy family. He is full of justice, naive and honest almost to a fault. Saionji Kosuke is then designated to the #1 investigation team, which he has always admired. Unfortunately, his job is to watch over Hiratsuka Heihachi. Up to this point, Hiratsuka Heihachi has been the sole member of his team, but he manages to solve all of his cases one by one. Other detectives are curious about his methods, some even think he may have some mystic powers. This is the primary reason why Saionji is tasked to watch over Hiratsuka. The real reason Hiratsuka is able to solve so many cases is that the criminals hate Hiratsuka the most ...

Who’s in it. MONSTERS stars Tomohisa Yamashita as Saionji Kosuke, Shingo Katori as Hiratsuka Heihachi, Kanako Yanagihara as Emi Takano and Kenichi Endo as Hajime Kaneda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, MONSTERS 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 MONSTERS page.

If you liked it. Fans of MONSTERS tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch MONSTERS (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for MONSTERS change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is MONSTERS worth watching?
MONSTERS holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in MONSTERS?
MONSTERS stars Tomohisa Yamashita, Shingo Katori, Kanako Yanagihara, Kenichi Endo and Makoto Ôtake.
When was MONSTERS released?
MONSTERS was released in 2012.