Synopsis
A high-priced defense attorney slowly loses certainty about whether his client really committed the murder.
What makes The Third Murder worth watching
Hirokazu Kore-eda's only courtroom drama.
The Third Murder represents a strong example of japan drama from the 2017 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Mystery elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Fukuyama Masaharu, Yakusho Koji, Hirose Suzu. It originally aired on Film Movement, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch The Third Murder online
You can currently stream The Third Murder on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Hulu — see all Hulu Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
Streaming rights for Asian dramas shift constantly. We update each title page when a new platform picks up a series or a contract expires. If a service is geo-locked in your region, see our guide to legitimate options for international drama viewers.
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