Fans of the Japanese crime drama Tokyo Vice have been eagerly awaiting news about the possibility of a third season. The show, starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, recently wrapped up its second season with a high 92% rating from both critics and fans on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the positive feedback, there has been no official renewal for a third season as of yet.
However, showrunner JT Rogers has shared that they are already mapping out the story for a potential season 3, even without a greenlight from Max, the streaming platform owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. While the decision to renew the show may take longer due to the series being more spread out this time, the team behind Tokyo Vice is eager to continue the story and has the next chapter planned out.
Given Warner Bros. Discovery’s cost-cutting measures, there is some concern about the fate of Tokyo Vice if it does not attract enough viewers. However, the show’s production value, which includes filming in Tokyo, suggests that it is not a budget option for the streaming platform. Despite this uncertainty, the creators remain optimistic about the show’s future and hope to start filming a potential third season later this year.
HBO, which produces Tokyo Vice, has a strong track record of creating quality shows, and adding successful series like Tokyo Vice to Max would be a strategic move for Warner Bros. Discovery. While the exact cost of producing Tokyo Vice is unknown, its critical and fan acclaim make it a valuable asset for the streaming service, and fans are eager to see the story continue in a potential third season.
The lengthy production timeline for Tokyo Vice means that even if a third season is approved soon, fans may have to wait at least a year and a half for new episodes. However, the dedicated fanbase of the show is likely to stick around for the next installment, as they did during the almost two-year gap between seasons two and three. Despite the uncertainty surrounding its renewal, Tokyo Vice has garnered a loyal following and is poised to continue its success if given the opportunity to do so.
