The second episode of the Fuji TV drama series "Tokyo PD: Metropolitan Police Department Public Relations Section 2" (Tuesdays at 9 PM), starring actor Fukushi Sota, aired on January 20th, and the average viewership rating (according to Video Research, Kanto region, same below) was 4.8% for households and 2.6% for individuals.
"Tokyo PD: Metropolitan Police Department Public Relations Division 2" is a socially conscious police drama with a completely original story. It depicts the pride and dignity, conflicts and struggles between the Metropolitan Police Department's public relations department and the detectives on the scene. Imaizumi Rintaro (played by Fukushi) was supposed to be assigned to the First Investigation Division for certain reasons, but ends up being sent to the Second Public Relations Division. Also appearing in the series are Ogata Naoto, Yoshikawa Ai, Masana Bokuzo, Takezai Terunosuke, and Ota Rina.
The second episode was titled "The Limit Approaching: The Future of the Cover-Up...Police Pride Wavers."
In an attempt to cover up a scandal involving a current police officer, a senior Metropolitan Police Department official tries to frame someone else as the culprit. The murderous police officer remains on the run. With the deadline approaching, Imaizumi takes action...
