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The Vice

1999 · 5 seasons · 28 episodes

Created by Rob Pursey and Barry Simner

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Synopsis

The Vice is an ITV police drama about the Metropolitan Police Vice Unit. Spanning five short series from 1999 and 2003, it follows the London Metropolitan police force's vice squad, where prostitution, underage sex, and such organised crime are regular occurrences. Most episodes end where the main villain is caught but often not in a 'naturally' concluded way expected from other TV dramas, and often ending with more unanswered questions than answered. Leader DI Pat Chappel struggles to manage the balance between his private and professional lives — as do the rest of the team. Working in the seedy underworld leads to a continual dilemma — the tension between the Vice Squad and vice-related crimes runs throughout the series and gives the show a rich viewing experience. The line of the team staying on the right side of the law is often blurred, as almost every member at different points submits briefly or permanently to the dubious temptations, sometimes with drastic consequences.

About 42h to watch every episode. An estimate: 28 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 90 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Britbox Apple TV channel
  • BritBox
  • BritBox Amazon Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Pluto TV
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

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Main cast

  • Caroline Catz
    PC Cheryl Hutchins
    28 episodes

  • David Harewood
    DS Joe Robinson
    28 episodes

  • Ken Stott
    DI Pat Chappel
    22 episodes

  • Rosie Marcel
    PC Kirsty Morgan
    14 episodes

  • Marc Warren
    PC Dougie Raymond
    10 episodes

  • Tim Pigott-Smith
    DS Frank Vickers
    9 episodes

  • Diane Parish
    Shirley Robinson
    8 episodes

  • Mel Raido
    PC Adam Parkes
    7 episodes

  • Anna Chancellor
    Dr Christina Weir
    6 episodes

  • Tamzin Malleson
    PC Lorraine Johnstone
    6 episodes

  • Jake Nightingale
    Sgt Stuart Cole
    6 episodes

  • Garry Cooper
    Supt Jeff Callard
    6 episodes

  • Victoria Shalet
    Sarah Farrell
    4 episodes

  • Valerie Edmond
    DI Janet Greer
    4 episodes

  • Christopher Villiers
    Supt Archer
    3 episodes

  • Sarah Parish
    Jane Farrell
    3 episodes

  • Emma Catherwood
    Sandra
    3 episodes

  • Dennis Banks
    Custody Sergeant
    3 episodes

Seasons