Set in Nagasaki during the late Edo period and the Bunka era, this hugely popular and thrilling period drama is back on the channel. The new magistrate, Tadajiro Hiramatsu, arrives at the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office. Known as a """"...See moreSet in Nagasaki during the late Edo period and the Bunka era, this hugely popular and thrilling period drama is back on the channel. The new magistrate, Tadajiro Hiramatsu, arrives at the Nagasaki Magistrate's Office. Known as a """"useless magistrate"""" who casually accepts bribes and delights in flying kites, Tadajiro is rumored to be a fool. However, in a land rife with conspiracies over foreign trade, he has a secret identity as the """"Enforcer of Darkness,"""" who clandestinely brings justice to the corrupt. This drama features Tadajiro Hiramatsu, a magistrate skilled in both martial and scholarly arts, played with captivating charm by Kinnosuke Yorozuya. At the time, Yorozuya had already cemented his place in the world of period drama films and TV series, with roles in """"Lone Wolf and Cub"""" and """"The Vengeance Sword,"""" making his portrayal of Hiramatsu a must-watch performance. Dive into the shadowy world of Nagasaki, where intrigue and action await at every turn.
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