**Tokyo Vice Calls It a Wrap: Sayonara to Season Three!**
Breaking news from the land of sushi and samurais: Tokyo Vice has officially hung up its crime-fighting hat and will not be returning for another season. That’s right, the MAX crime drama series starring Ansel Elgort is bowing out after two seasons. It seems like the only thing getting more episodes around here is my mother-in-law’s stories about her cats.
During the Produced By conference on Saturday (June 8), the producers finally spilled the tea. The series was always pitched as a two-season deal, and Ansel, now a sprightly 30 years old, only signed up for those two seasons. The finale of season two, cheekily titled “Endgame,” aired on April 4. Talk about dramatic exits!
After the show got the official boot, creator and executive producer J.T. Rogers, along with director and executive producer Alan Poul, shared a heartfelt goodbye. Imagine them standing on a rainy Tokyo street, neon lights reflecting in their teary eyes as they spoke.
“Max has been our BFF for the last five years, letting us tell our story even when we asked for the moon,” they said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “Not only did they give us two whole seasons, but they also let us end season one with cliffhangers galore. And then, when we wanted two extra episodes to wrap things up nicely, they gave us the green light. It was like Christmas, Hanukkah, and my birthday all rolled into one!”
They continued, “We’re super grateful to Max and to our partners at Fifth Season, who sold the show around the globe and made it a hit. They were in the trenches with us, ensuring we could create the show of our dreams. The love from the press and fans, especially for season two, has been overwhelming. It’s been like a warm hug from a sumo wrestler. We know there are more stories to tell. Who knows what the future holds? But for now, we’re just thankful to have shared this wild ride on Max.”
Tokyo Vice has signed off, leaving behind a trail of cliffhangers and a fan base thirsting for more. In the meantime, let’s binge-watch reruns and start a petition for season three. Or maybe just get a hobby.
