The Vice
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.
Year: 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: ITV1
Director: Rob Pursey, Barry Simner
Cast: Caroline Catz, David Harewood, Rosie Marcel, Tim Pigott-Smith, Mel Raido
Crew: David Warren (Production Design), Peter Salem (Original Music Composer), Stephen Smallwood (Producer), Rob Pursey (Executive Producer), Ken Baker (Associate Producer), Doreen Jones (Casting Director)
First Air Date: Jan 04, 1999
Last Air date: Jul 01, 2003
Season: 5 Season
Episode: 28 Episode
Runtime: 90 minutes
IMDb: 5.60/10 by 8.00 users
Popularity: 12.1256
Language: English