The Journalist

Synopsis

A journalist known as the maverick of news media defiantly chases the truth in this series adaptation of the hit movie of the same name.

First Air Date: 2022-01-13

Last Air Date: 2022-01-13

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Netflix

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Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2022-01-13)

Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2022-01-13)

Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2022-01-13)

Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case — and pressure on officials.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2022-01-13)

With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2022-01-13)

Matsuda seeks out Kurosaki to try to get more evidence; Murakami is severely reprimanded for digging too deep. Ryo applies for a job at Touto News.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2022-01-13)

Murakami meets with Matsuda in Kohei's hospital room. Mayumi prepares to sue the government, and then asks Matsuda to come with her to meet someone.