The Journalist
Anna Matsuda, a reporter for the Toto Newspaper, is a highly regarded and well-respected journalist who uses her strong beliefs to get to the bottom and discover the truth, of every story. Confronted with political crimes and the scandals of modern Japanese society, Anna makes it her priority to expose the corruption ravaging her nation.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Drama, Suspense
- TV-14
Anna Matsuda, a reporter for the Toto Newspaper, is a highly regarded and well-respected journalist who uses her strong beliefs to get to the bottom and discover the truth, of every story. Confronted with political crimes and the scandals of modern Japanese society, Anna makes it her priority to expose the corruption ravaging her nation.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 45 mins
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 #1.2
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 57 mins
Suzuki and his colleagues continue "revising" documents as Matsuda contacts potential sources and Murakami starts surveilling a list of targets.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 45 mins
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 #1.4
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 51 mins
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 #1.5
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 48 mins
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 #1.6
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 57 mins
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.
