

The Vice (1999)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Vice
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, Shout! Factory | — | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX | — | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox | — | — |
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What is The Vice about?
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. The Vice is a Crime, Drama series, first aired on 1999-01-04, 5 seasons and 28 episodes.
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Where can I watch The Vice?
In the United States, The Vice streams on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox and Shout! Factory. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Rob Pursey, Barry Simner
Cast
- Caroline Catz as PC Cheryl Hutchins
- David Harewood as DS Joe Robinson
- Rosie Marcel as PC Kirsty Morgan
- Tim Pigott-Smith as CI Frank Vickers
- Mel Raido as PC Adam Parkes
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Sources
Details and the 5.6/10 rating from The Vice on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.