Elpis (2022) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Masami Nagasawa, Gordon Maeda, and Ryohei Suzuki, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.3/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Elpis (2022)
Also known as: Elpis-希望、或者灾难-, ELPIS - 希望、或是災難 -, Elpis -Kibou, Arui wa Wazawai-, Elpis Kibou Aruiwa Wazawai
First aired: October 24, 2022
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: Kansai TV
Inspired by multiple true cases of false accusations, Elpis follows Ena Asakawa (Masami Nagasawa), a former network anchor whose star has faded due to scandal and now helms a late-night, less-formal magazine show. There an under-rated and rookie director Takuro Kishimoto (Gordon Maeda) begins to doubt a death row conviction which, together with Asakawa, make-up artist Cherry (Toko Miura) and star reporter Shouichi Saito (Ryohei Suzuki), they investigate and unravel as a state-wide conspiracy and cover up.
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