The Vice (1999)
The Vice is a 1999 crime series created by Rob Pursey and Barry Simner. It stars Caroline Catz, David Harewood and Ken Stott.
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.
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What is The Vice about?
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.
When was The Vice released?
The Vice was released on 4 January 1999.
How many episodes does The Vice have?
The Vice has 28 episodes across 5 seasons.
Who made The Vice?
The Vice was created by Rob Pursey and Barry Simner.
Where can I watch The Vice?
The Vice is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Where to watch The Vice
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Cast
- Caroline Catz as PC Cheryl Hutchins
- David Harewood as DS Joe Robinson
- Ken Stott as DI Pat Chappel
- Rosie Marcel as PC Kirsty Morgan
- Marc Warren as PC Dougie Raymond
- Tim Pigott-Smith as CI Frank Vickers
- Diane Parish as Shirley Robinson
- Mel Raido as PC Adam Parkes
- Anna Chancellor as Dr Christina Weir
- Tamzin Malleson as PC Lorraine Johnstone
- Jake Nightingale as Sgt Stuart Cole
- Garry Cooper as Supt Jeff Callard
