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Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.
On their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.
★ 8.6/10
(289 votes)
#2
Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E5
The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.
★ 8.6/10
(182 votes)
#3
Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East
S1:E18
Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.
★ 8.3/10
(168 votes)
#4
Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East
S1:E17
A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
★ 8.3/10
(164 votes)
#5
Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East
S1:E19
A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.
★ 8.3/10
(167 votes)
#6
Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East
S1:E22
Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
★ 8.2/10
(209 votes)
#7
Case 3_4: Snow of London
S1:E14
Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
★ 8.0/10
(186 votes)
#8
Case 3_3: Snow of London
S1:E13
Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
★ 8.0/10
(161 votes)
#9
Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East
S1:E15
Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.
★ 7.9/10
(232 votes)
#10
Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E4
With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.
★ 7.9/10
(155 votes)
#11
Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East
S1:E16
Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.
★ 7.9/10
(151 votes)
#12
Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East
S1:E21
The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.
★ 7.9/10
(189 votes)
#13
Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East
S1:E23
The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.
★ 7.8/10
(196 votes)
#14
Case 2_5: Singapore Sky
S1:E10
With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.
★ 7.7/10
(184 votes)
#15
Case 3_2: Snow of London
S1:E12
In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.
★ 7.6/10
(232 votes)
#16
Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E3
Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.
★ 7.5/10
(294 votes)
#17
Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E1
Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.
★ 7.5/10
(248 votes)
#18
Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E2
Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."
★ 7.5/10
(192 votes)
#19
Case 2_2: Singapore Sky
S1:E7
The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.
★ 7.5/10
(183 votes)
#20
Case 2_4: Singapore Sky
S1:E9
Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.
★ 7.5/10
(182 votes)
#21
Case 3_1: Snow of London
S1:E11
Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.
★ 7.3/10
(199 votes)
#22
Case 2_1: Singapore Sky
S1:E6
Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.
★ 7.2/10
(184 votes)
#23
Case 2_3: Singapore Sky
S1:E8
When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.
★ 0.0/10
#24
Intermission 1-1: Taipei Rendezvous
S2:E1
★ 0.0/10
#25
Intermission 1-2: Taipei Rendezvous
S2:E2
★ 0.0/10
#26
Intermission 1-3: Taipei Rendezvous
S2:E3
★ 0.0/10
#27
Intermission 1-4: Taipei Rendezvous
S2:E4
★ 7.2/10
(184 votes)
#1
Case 2_3: Singapore Sky
S1:E8
When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.
★ 7.3/10
(199 votes)
#2
Case 2_1: Singapore Sky
S1:E6
Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.
★ 7.5/10
(294 votes)
#3
Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E1
Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.
★ 7.5/10
(248 votes)
#4
Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E2
Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."
★ 7.5/10
(192 votes)
#5
Case 2_2: Singapore Sky
S1:E7
The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.
★ 7.5/10
(183 votes)
#6
Case 2_4: Singapore Sky
S1:E9
Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.
★ 7.5/10
(182 votes)
#7
Case 3_1: Snow of London
S1:E11
Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.
★ 7.6/10
(232 votes)
#8
Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E3
Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.
★ 7.7/10
(184 votes)
#9
Case 3_2: Snow of London
S1:E12
In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.
★ 7.8/10
(196 votes)
#10
Case 2_5: Singapore Sky
S1:E10
With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.
★ 7.9/10
(232 votes)
#11
Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E4
With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.
★ 7.9/10
(155 votes)
#12
Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East
S1:E16
Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.
★ 7.9/10
(151 votes)
#13
Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East
S1:E21
The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.
★ 7.9/10
(189 votes)
#14
Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East
S1:E23
The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.
★ 8.0/10
(186 votes)
#15
Case 3_3: Snow of London
S1:E13
Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
★ 8.0/10
(161 votes)
#16
Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East
S1:E15
Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.
★ 8.2/10
(209 votes)
#17
Case 3_4: Snow of London
S1:E14
Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
★ 8.3/10
(168 votes)
#18
Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East
S1:E17
A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
★ 8.3/10
(164 votes)
#19
Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East
S1:E19
A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.
★ 8.3/10
(167 votes)
#20
Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East
S1:E22
Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
★ 8.6/10
(289 votes)
#21
Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E5
The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.
★ 8.6/10
(182 votes)
#22
Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East
S1:E18
Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.
★ 8.9/10
(212 votes)
#23
Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East
S1:E20
On their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.
★ 7.5/10
(294 votes)
Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E1
Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.
★ 7.5/10
(248 votes)
Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E2
Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."
★ 7.6/10
(232 votes)
Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E3
Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.
★ 7.9/10
(232 votes)
Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E4
With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.
★ 8.6/10
(289 votes)
Case 1_5: Los Angeles Connection
S1:E5
The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickens in his ear, things take a very serious turn.
★ 7.3/10
(199 votes)
Case 2_1: Singapore Sky
S1:E6
Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.
★ 7.5/10
(192 votes)
Case 2_2: Singapore Sky
S1:E7
The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.
★ 7.2/10
(184 votes)
Case 2_3: Singapore Sky
S1:E8
When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.
★ 7.5/10
(183 votes)
Case 2_4: Singapore Sky
S1:E9
Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.
★ 7.8/10
(196 votes)
Case 2_5: Singapore Sky
S1:E10
With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.
★ 7.5/10
(182 votes)
Case 3_1: Snow of London
S1:E11
Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.
★ 7.7/10
(184 votes)
Case 3_2: Snow of London
S1:E12
In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.
★ 8.0/10
(186 votes)
Case 3_3: Snow of London
S1:E13
Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.
★ 8.2/10
(209 votes)
Case 3_4: Snow of London
S1:E14
Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."
★ 8.0/10
(161 votes)
Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East
S1:E15
Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.
★ 7.9/10
(155 votes)
Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East
S1:E16
Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.
★ 8.3/10
(168 votes)
Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East
S1:E17
A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.
★ 8.6/10
(182 votes)
Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East
S1:E18
Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.
★ 8.3/10
(164 votes)
Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East
S1:E19
A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.
★ 8.9/10
(212 votes)
Case 4_6: Wizard of Far East
S1:E20
On their last job, the team passes Dorothy off as an Ethiopian princess and stages her kidnapping for the Shanghai group. Then it all goes wrong.
★ 7.9/10
(151 votes)
Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East
S1:E21
The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.
★ 8.3/10
(167 votes)
Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East
S1:E22
Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.
★ 7.9/10
(189 votes)
Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East
S1:E23
The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.