Kao (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, Kao is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. A drama set in a police department depicts how a woman grows and matures as a human being as she suffers from the gap between reality and ideals in an environment where women are looked down upon. Mizuho Hirano, a woman police officer whose work consists of drawing composite sketches of criminal suspects, has the unique ability to look deep into people's hearts.
Who’s in it. Kao stars Yukie Nakama as Mizuho Hirano(平野 瑞穂), Joe Odagiri as Kousuke Nishijima(西島 耕輔), Kotomi Kyono as Kanako Kanzaki(神崎 加奈子) and Ken Kaito as Hideo Uchimura(内村 秀夫), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Kao 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 Kao page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kao tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kao (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kao change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kao worth watching?
- Kao holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kao?
- Kao stars Yukie Nakama, Joe Odagiri, Kotomi Kyono, Ken Kaito and Kimiko Yo.
- When was Kao released?
- Kao was released in 2003.