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Lessons for a Perfect Detective Story

2009·Show
10Episodes in1Season
IMDb6.9

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Wholesome4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Mystery and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling and dialogue

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Based on the acclaimed short story series by popular writer Keigo Higashino, this stylish drama mixes comedy with old-fashioned detective tricks and crime solving.
Detective ComedyCrime SolvingWitty DialogueMystery SeriesJapanese DramaClever PlottingCharacter-Driven HumorEngaging PuzzlesStylized

Crew

Directed by:
Jôta Tsunehiro, Gō Shichitaka, Kensaku Miyashita
Written by:
Tetsuya Oishi, Shinsuke Yamaoka, Chie Kamata

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Lessons for a Perfect Detective Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Lessons for a Perfect Detective Story have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did Lessons for a Perfect Detective Story air?

It ran from 2009 to 2009 and has ended.

What language is Lessons for a Perfect Detective Story in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese.