Dirty Mama (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Dirty Mama is a drama, crime and comedy series.
What it’s about. Nagasaku will play the part of Takako, a police detective and a single mother of a child who will soon turn 1 year old. She is described as “dirty” because she doesn’t mind taking bribes or leaking information if it is to her own advantage. The series depicts her battles with the child’s irresponsible father, her police colleagues who only think of protecting themselves, and the criminals in the cases she handles. Karina (27) will play a trainee detective whom Takako partners with.
Who’s in it. Dirty Mama stars Hiromi Nagasaku as Maruoka Takako, Karina as Nagashima Aoi, Sachiko Fukumoto as Rin Rin and Yusuke Kamiji as Sasaki Takuya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dirty Mama has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Mama page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Mama tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Mama (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirty Mama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirty Mama worth watching?
- Dirty Mama holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Mama?
- Dirty Mama stars Hiromi Nagasaku, Karina, Sachiko Fukumoto, Yusuke Kamiji and Norito Yashima.
- When was Dirty Mama released?
- Dirty Mama was released in 2012.