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7.5150 votes2020TV-MA24mEndedAnimationDramaComedyAction & AdventureOfficial site

Synopsis

Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.

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Season 1

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1. Case 1_1: Los Angeles ConnectionNow viewing2020-07-0924m6.7Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.
2. Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection2020-07-1624m6.8Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."
3. Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection2020-07-2324m8.0Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.
4. Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection2020-07-3024m7.5With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.
5. Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection2020-08-0624m8.6The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.
6. Case 2_1: Singapore Sky2020-08-1324m8.0Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.
7. Case 2_2: Singapore Sky2020-08-2024m8.0The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.
8. Case 2_3: Singapore Sky2020-08-2724m7.8When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.
9. Case 2_4: Singapore Sky2020-09-0324m8.4Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.
10. Case 2_5: Singapore Sky2020-09-1024m8.0With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.
11. Case 3_1: Snow of London2020-09-1724m7.8Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.
12. Case 3_2: Snow of London2020-09-2424m8.2In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.
13. Case 3_3: Snow of London2020-10-0124m8.0Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
14. Case 3_4: Snow of London2020-10-0824m7.8Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
15. Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East2020-10-2224m7.2Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.
16. Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East2020-10-2924m7.2Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.
17. Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East2020-11-0524m7.2A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
18. Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East2020-11-1224m8.0Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.
19. Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East2020-11-1924m7.5A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.
20. Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East2020-11-2624m8.0On their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.
21. Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East2020-12-0324m7.5The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.
22. Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East2020-12-1024m7.5Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
23. Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East2020-12-1724m7.8The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.

Cast

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Yuka Komatsu
Dorothy (voice)
Shunsuke Takeuchi
Jay (voice)
Yasuhiro Mamiya
Ai (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Lin (voice)
Yasuyuki Kase
Wan (voice)
Mitsuaki Kanuka
Sai (voice)
Mariya Ise
Bin (voice)

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Is Great Pretender available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does Great Pretender have?

Great Pretender has 2 seasons and 27 episodes.

When did Great Pretender first air?

Great Pretender first aired in 2020.

Is Great Pretender still running?

Great Pretender's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Great Pretender?

Great Pretender is classified as Animation, Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure.