The first episode of the TV drama series " Shiawase na Kekkon " (TV Asahi, Thursdays at 9pm), starring actor Sadao Abe , was broadcast on July 17th, and the average viewership rating (Kanto region, according to Video Research, below) was 8.5% for households and 4.5% for individuals.
The drama is an original work by screenwriter Shizuka Oishi , known for last year's NHK Taiga drama " To Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e) ." Although it is a family drama, it is said to be a "marriage suspense" that questions the love between husband and wife. The story is about a lawyer, Harada Kotaro (Abe), who has always remained single, who is attracted to and marries a mysterious high school art teacher, Suzuki Nella ( Takako Matsu), but Nella is hiding a serious secret.
The first episode was titled "Sudden marriage at age 50...my beloved wife and her hidden side."
