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.
The Journalist (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 8.0
Air date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Matsuda's editor pulls her off a dead-end corruption investigation to chase down malfeasance involving Eishin Academy. A cover-up begins.
Episode 2 (Episode 2) 7.0
Air date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.
Episode 3 (Episode 3) 7.0
Air date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Murakami investigates Matsuda's brother while the fallout from Suzuki's actions increases public interest in the case — and pressure on officials.
Episode 4 (Episode 4) 7.0
Air date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: With the announcement of the decision not to prosecute, Tada and his underlings instigate a smear campaign against Matsuda in the tabloids and online.
Episode 5 (Episode 5) 7.0
Air date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2022-01-13
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: 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.
