Does Tokyo Vice Season 2 End with a Cliffhanger?

Summary

• Despite its popularity and high praise from viewers, Tokyo Vice was canceled by HBO last month.
• This decision has left many casual viewers who have been putting off watching the show wondering if it's even worth starting.
• Are there any loose ends in the last episode or does the show conclude on a high note?
• Read on to find out.

Tokyo Vice had quite a momentum this year while its second season was airing on Max. However, neither the high ratings nor the worldwide praise for the neo-noir story of Japan's first foreign journalist investigating organized crime on the streets of Tokyo convinced HBO to renew the series beyond season two.

Back in June, Tokyo Vice fans were shocked to learn that they had seen the last of Jake Adelstein and Hiroto Katagiri, the show's beloved protagonists.

So now that we know the HBO show has been canceled, does that mean new viewers better not even bother watching it? If you, like many busy people, have been putting off Tokyo Vice for more leisurely times, we have good news: the second chapter wraps up the whole story perfectly, leaving no loose ends.

There is, however, a small twist: you'll be hungry for more at the end of the story.

The Good Finale

Without giving too much away (after all, we highly recommend bingeing Tokyo Vice), we can say that the last episode of Season 2 will certainly not leave a bad taste in your mouth. It has all the ingredients of a good series finale: there are no cliffhangers or loose ends, but instead a mind-blowing end of the arc for the main antagonist and a sense of closure for the protagonists.

This is where HBO really deserves credit. Apparently, the original order for the series was for two chapters, and the company informed Tokyo Vice's creators early on that they would not be renewing the contract, giving them the opportunity to end the show on a high note. They also allowed two extra episodes to be added to Season 2 to fully realize the creative team's vision.

Not All Hope Is Lost

That said, many viewers were still frustrated by HBO's decision because the story, shot entirely in Japan, had captivated them with its vibes, and saying goodbye to beloved characters felt like a stab in the heart. Especially since showrunner J.T. Rogers hinted in several interviews that he had a strong idea for the sequel.

Well, so far the fans of Tokyo Vice are not giving up hope. J.T. Rogers and executive producer Alan Poul are actively shopping Tokyo Vice around in hopes that other networks will want to pick up the hit series.

‘We take the love. We don’t accept the condolences yet,’ Poul told Variety last month.

Whether or not the showmakers are successful in their quest, Tokyo Vice totally deserves your time and has a serious shot at taking a special place in your heart.

Source: Variety.