Great Pretender

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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Seasons

1. Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection

Air Date: 2020-07-09

Makoto 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 Connection

Air Date: 2020-07-16

Dangling 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 Connection

Air Date: 2020-07-23

Makoto 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 Connection

Air Date: 2020-07-30

With 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 Connection

Air Date: 2020-08-06

The 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 Sky

Air Date: 2020-08-13

Two 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 Sky

Air Date: 2020-08-20

The 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 Sky

Air Date: 2020-08-27

When 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 Sky

Air Date: 2020-09-03

Not 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 Sky

Air Date: 2020-09-10

With 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 London

Air Date: 2020-09-17

Working 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 London

Air Date: 2020-09-24

In 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 London

Air Date: 2020-10-01

Makoto 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 London

Air Date: 2020-10-08

Laurent'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 East

Air Date: 2020-10-22

Determined 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 East

Air Date: 2020-10-29

Cynthia 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 East

Air Date: 2020-11-05

A 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 East

Air Date: 2020-11-12

Two 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 East

Air Date: 2020-11-19

A 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.