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Quartet (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Series · ★ 5.4

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Released in 2011, Quartet is a drama series.

What it’s about. Shun is a third generation descendant of a Japanese orphan left behind in China during World War II. Takeru is a lonely and reckless young man whose family was murdered when he was a child. Shun, Takeru and Kasumi, who has an equally troubled past and background, become collaborators after being hired by Kuchinawa in a police undercover operation to take on a drug cartel in a Chinatown. The drama follows their ability to work together and grow individually.

Who’s in it. Quartet stars Takaya Kamikawa as Kuchinawa, Yuya Matsushita as Takeru, Saki Fukuda as Shun and Natsuna Watanabe as Kasumi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Quartet has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quartet page.

If you liked it. Fans of Quartet tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Quartet (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Quartet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Quartet worth watching?
Quartet holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Quartet?
Quartet stars Takaya Kamikawa, Yuya Matsushita, Saki Fukuda, Natsuna Watanabe and Toshiya Nagasawa.
When was Quartet released?
Quartet was released in 2011.