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The Woman of S.R.I. 1999

★ 7.3/10 · 3 votes Drama 25 seasons · 288 eps Ended
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What is The Woman of S.R.I.?

The Woman of S.R.I. is a television series that premiered in 1999 and it is a drama.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Ended
Episodes
288
Runtime
54 minutes
First aired
Oct 21, 1999
Last aired
Sep 11, 2024
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
tv asahi
Genres
Drama
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Overview

The Woman of S.R.I. is a television series that premiered in 1999 and it is a drama. The series follows Mariko, a forensic scientist working at the Kyoto PD Crime Lab. Her credo is “science never lies” and she delves into the truth of the case with her colleagues with their specialized skills and knowledge in forensic medicine, physics, chemistry etc. The series explores the use of scientific means to investigate crimes. Mariko's steadfast belief in science makes her stand against conventional institutional ethics of the police department, diehard detectives averse to scientific investigation and sometimes even with her own colleagues. The show was directed by Toshio Ohi, Masato Tsujino, and Hajime Hashimoto and written by Yuichi Higurashi, Hakaru Sunamoto, and Mitsuru Tanabe. The series aired on TV Asahi and it has been listed on various online platforms including The Movie Database, IMDb, and AsianWiki.

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Should you watch it?

“A dedicated forensic scientist uses rigorous scientific investigation to uncover the truth behind complex criminal cases.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on scientific methodology
  • strong lead character
  • collaborative team dynamics
Keep in mind
  • clashes with traditional police methods
  • can be repetitive in structure

Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas that prioritize forensic evidence over intuition.

The series contains depictions of crime scenes and forensic analysis appropriate for standard police procedural dramas.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 9 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Season 5 · 9 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is Mariko's professional role?

Mariko is a forensic scientist at the Kyoto PD Crime Lab.

What is the central theme of the series?

The series focuses on the belief that science never lies and the pursuit of truth through forensic evidence.

Does Mariko work alone?

No, she works with colleagues who possess specialized skills in fields like physics and chemistry.

What kind of conflicts does Mariko face?

She frequently clashes with detectives who are skeptical of scientific investigation and traditional police institutional ethics.

Where does the show take place?

The series is set at the Kyoto PD Crime Lab.