The Vice 1999
What is The Vice?
The Vice is a British police drama television series that aired on ITV. The series focuses on the London Metropolitan police force's vice squad, which deals with issues such as prostitution, underage sex, and organized crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 28
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 4, 1999
- Last aired
- Jul 1, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 28 episodes and an average 90-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Vice is a British police drama television series that aired on ITV. The series focuses on the London Metropolitan police force's vice squad, which deals with issues such as prostitution, underage sex, and organized crime. The show explores the challenges faced by the team, particularly their leader, who struggles to balance his personal and professional life. The series features a unique approach to storytelling, often ending episodes with the main villain caught but leaving many questions unanswered. This unconventional narrative style sets The Vice apart from other television dramas. The series provides a gritty portrayal of the complexities and difficulties of working in law enforcement, particularly in the vice unit.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the Metropolitan Police Vice Unit as they tackle organised crime in London.”
- explores complex criminal cases
- focuses on the London Metropolitan police force
- episodes often leave unanswered questions
- characters struggle with their private lives
Watch it if you enjoy gritty police dramas focusing on organized crime and difficult cases.
The series deals with mature themes including prostitution and underage sex.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
- E1 Daughters (1) Jan 4, 1999
- E2 Daughters (2) Jan 11, 1999
- E3 Sons (1) Jan 18, 1999
- E4 Sons (2) Jan 25, 1999
- E5 Dabbling (1) Feb 1, 1999
- E6 Dabbling (2) Feb 8, 1999
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Home Is the Place (1) Jan 10, 2000
- E2 Home Is the Place (2) Jan 17, 2000
- E3 Walking on Water (1) Jan 24, 2000
- E4 Walking on Water (2) Jan 31, 2000
- E5 Betrayed (1) Feb 7, 2000
- E6 Betrayed (2) Feb 14, 2000
- E7 Lovesick (1) Feb 21, 2000
- E8 Lovesick (2) Feb 28, 2000
Season 3 · 4 episodes
- E1 Out of Mind Jan 17, 2001
- E2 Into the Night Jan 24, 2001
- E3 Force of Nature Jan 31, 2001
- E4 Falling Feb 7, 2001
Season 4 · 3 episodes
- E1 Trade Feb 18, 2002
- E2 No Man's Land Feb 25, 2002
- E3 One More Time Mar 11, 2002
Season 5 · 7 episodes
- E1 Hooked May 26, 2003
- E2 Control May 27, 2003
- E3 Gameboys Jun 3, 2003
- E4 Untouchable Jun 10, 2003
- E5 Outcast Jun 17, 2003
- E6 Birdhouse Jun 24, 2003
- E7 Lust Jul 1, 2003
Frequently asked questions
What is The Vice about?
It is an ITV police drama about the Metropolitan Police Vice Unit dealing with prostitution, underage sex, and organized crime.
When did the show air?
The series spans five short series from 1999 and 2003.
Who leads the team?
DI Pat Chappel leads the team while struggling to balance his private and professional life.
How do episodes typically end?
Most episodes end with the main villain being caught, often leaving more unanswered questions than answered.
What network produced the show?
The series is an ITV police drama.