CinemaOSSeries · 1999–2003 · 5 Seasons

The Vice

56%(8)IMDbCrimeDrama

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.

Created byRob Pursey, Barry Simner

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
January 4, 1999
Last aired
July 1, 2003
Seasons
5
Episodes
28
Network
ITV1

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Caroline Catz

Caroline Catz

PC Cheryl Hutchins

David Harewood

David Harewood

DS Joe Robinson

Rosie Marcel

Rosie Marcel

PC Kirsty Morgan

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

CI Frank Vickers

Mel Raido

Mel Raido

PC Adam Parkes

Creative team
Created by
Rob Pursey
Barry Simner
Showrunner
Rob Pursey
Produced by
Stephen Smallwood

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