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Maternity Leave Detective

2023 Drama, Mystery 1 season

TMDB rating 7.0/10 Ended

Akizuki Haruto, a police detective on childcare leave, finds himself solving cases using the hints he notices while raising his infant son, Ren, in this light mystery. Along with his wife Saki, Haruto is navigating the challenges of parenthood when he is unexpectedly taken hostage during a robbery. Despite the tense situation, Haruto uses his keen observation skills to gather clues and secretly calls his own police division for assistance. However, as he deals with the unfolding events, he must also attend to Ren's needs, including diaper changes and feeding times, adding a unique twist to his crime-solving endeavors.

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Cast and details

  • Daichi KanekoAkizuki Haruto
  • Atsuko MaedaYoshino Ryoko
  • Kie KitanoAkizuki Saki
  • Rena TakedaOtsuki Himari
  • KizukiAsanuma Sho
  • SonimKaibara Saeko
  • Shingo TsurumiTsuwabuki Satoshi
Network
NHK G, NHK BS Premium
First aired
Apr 18, 2023
Latest episode
Jun 20, 2023

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