The Vice
Series· 1999–2003· 1h 30m

The Vice

5.6IMDbCrimeDrama

The Vice is not currently streaming in India. It is available on Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV in other regions.

Creators:
Rob Pursey, Barry Simner

The Vice is a 1999 English crime series created by Rob Pursey and Barry Simner. It spans 5 seasons and 28 episodes. The cast is led by Caroline Catz, David Harewood and Rosie Marcel. It holds an IMDb rating of 5.6.

Synopsis

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.

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Series 52003
7 episodes
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    E1Hooked
    · 74m

    Disgraced Chappel has been transferred to a desk job following the events of the operation into the paedophile ring, and Vickers has been drafted in to head-up the vice squad as his replacement. When Chappel discovers that Hutchins has disappeared during an undercover operation into a pornographer, he becomes obsessed with finding her. Using his informants, Chappel manages to locate Hutchins, only to see her destroying herself with a powerful addiction to crack cocaine. Risking everything to save her, and under a watchful eye from Vickers, Chappel takes Hutchins to a safe house. But when he discovers that the pornographer raped her, Chappel finds himself up on a murder charge.

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    E2Control
    · 49m

    Following Vickers' promotion to Chief Inspector, Robinson makes a welcome return to Vice, and on his first day back, he becomes determined to nail a violent pimp, who is involved with the disappearance of two of his girls. As he and rookie Johnstone interview Miles Wilson, the mother of his latest victim is brought in to sit with her daughter during questioning. When she recognises Vickers from their past dealings, she threatens to reveal their lurid past if he doesn't personally deal with her daughter's case. As he persuades Robinson to get both the mother and daughter to testify, Robinson goes to visit Hutchins in rehab, and is stunned to discover that her way of controlling her addiction is to watch punters buying drugs on the street.

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    E3Gameboys
    · 49m

    The team investigate an amusement arcade manager suspected of recruiting young runaways as rent boys, and PC Adam Parkes is sent undercover in an attempt to gather evidence. While Parkes is drawn into the deep end, Robinson is led on a wild goose chase by one of the boys involved. When Parkes' attempt to trap the prime suspect fails, and the boy whom he is trying to encourage to give evidence starts to ignore him, he suddenly realises that he is being drawn into a whole other ball game. Meanwhile, Morgan becomes jealous when Hutchins returns from rehab and immediately applies for promotion to sergeant. Morgan confides her emotions to Vickers, who suggests that she too should apply for promotion.

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    E4Untouchable
    · 49m

    The licence of a pole-dancing club is up for renewal, and Robinson is determined to bring down the manageress, who is thought to be running the club as a front for a prostitution racket. Vickers goes undercover to collude with the club's owner, while Parkes and Cole are tasked with being punters for the night. When Johnstone decides to stay-on after hours, she notices Vickers on CCTV returning to the club and taking a woman with him into the toilets. Robinson then becomes suspicious after he appears to be colluding with the chief suspect — and using the club's services for himself. Meanwhile, after being left off the operation, Morgan begins to feel that she's becoming more and more outcast from the team.

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    E5Outcast
    · 49m

    Robinson and Morgan are called to the scene of a prostitute found dead in a skip, only to discover that the Serious Crime Group have taken on the case. When DI Delaney requests one of the Vice squad is seconded to his team, Robinson has no reluctance in sending out the ever-increasing problem that is Morgan. As Hutchins' instinct proves to be Vice's key in gathering evidence on the suspect, little does Morgan know that she's out of her depth where her new senior officer is concerned. When he tries to force her to have sex, Morgan realises he has been manipulating her from the start. Robinson is the only one who doesn't fall for her seductive charms, while Delaney is secretly trying to deliberately ruin her career.

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    E6Birdhouse
    · 50m

    While Vickers and Morgan are away from the office on an official home office jaunt, Parkes and Cole go undercover in a club in an attempt to gather information on the owner, suspected of dealing drugs. Parkes realises that their only hope is through the VIP lounge, but upon gaining entry, the pair stumble upon much more than a drugs outfit, and discover that the owner is the ringleader of a human trafficking gang. Parkes tries to rescue a foreign girl, for whom he's developed an interest and becomes involved in the debacle, leading to a stern warning from Robinson. Family man Cole struggles with the undercover lifestyle and comes head-to-head with his wife, who forces him to choose.

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    E7LustFinale
    · 50m

    Robinson and Cole are trailing a suspect whom they discover has involvement with a major drugs and prostitution racket, but are shocked when they find his boss having dinner with Lorraine. Vickers is desperate to use Johnstone's relationship with the pimp for his own ends when he realises if publicly known, it would have a deleterious impact on Vice, and is determined to sacrifice her while there's still time. As he strikes a deal with the pimp, Robinson unknowingly sends Johnstone undercover to gather information. Meanwhile, Morgan's relationship with Vickers becomes treacherous, and Robinson is quickly catching up. Determined to nail Vickers to the wall, Morgan lodges a sexual harassment complaint.

Series 42002
3 episodes
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    E1Trade
    · 73m

    When prostitutes are murdered in the financial heart of London, Chappel reaches out to working girl Sandra, warning her to stay away from the unit's prime suspect, arrogant financier Gordon Ellis. Chappel uncovers a link between the murder victims and Ellis, but Hutchins isn't so sure that CCTV footage supposedly capturing the second victim with Ellis is concrete. As Chappel grows dangerously involved with Sandra, he becomes obsessed with nailing Ellis, and sends PC Kirsty Morgan undercover in an attempt to prove his involvement. Meanwhile, a sceptical Robinson receives news of his promotion, and announces he is leaving.

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    E2No Man's Land
    · 72m

    Chappel is delighted when retired prostitute Clara comes forward and offers to give evidence against Keith Beaumont, a former porn baron whom Chappel suspects is still operating. However, past encounters with Beaumont begin clouding his judgement and enthused by her boss' take on the task, Morgan offers herself as bait in a dangerous undercover honeytrap. Suspecting that Morgan may well have slept with Beaumont, Robinson persuades his new boss to allow him a week's secondment back to Vice to give Chappel a hand in his quest to prove Beaumont's guilt.

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    E3One More TimeFinale
    · 72m

    Chappel goes undercover as an insurance-broking lodger to investigate a suspected porn merchant, who makes a sideline in dirty movies whilst running his own above-board video rental shop. However, when he learns that the residence is in fact the base for a paedophile ring, the case is recategorised and taken from Vice, leaving Chappel furious upon discovering that the case has been handed to Robinson – his first assignment since his promotion to Inspector. Meanwhile, as Hutchins begins questioning her loyalty to Chappel, the latter—unable to continue allowing the repeated abuse of a 12-year-old girl—attacks the prime suspect, eliminating any chance of bringing down the ring.

Series 32001
4 episodes
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    E1Out of Mind
    · 73m

    Chappel's former boss Frank Vickers is found lurking in the basement during a raid on a Soho brothel, and the team learn that Chappel has a more-than-shady past involving former prostitute Jane Farrell, with whom he fell in love. Vickers is determined to clear his name, and Chappel's life looks set to be blown apart when Vickers reveals some very sordid secrets to his colleagues in Vice. Chappel goes in search of Jane, and discovers that one of her friends, whom he was friendly with, disappeared some years previously and has never been found. When Chappel finds the body in the basement of the brothel, he becomes determined to prove Vickers' involvement in her death.

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    E2Into the Night
    · 73m

    Attending the trial of a prostitute accused of murdering her pimp, Chappel tries a little gentle persuasion in an attempt to get the prosecuting barrister to press harder to gain a conviction, unaware of his own personal troubles. When the barrister is caught with a prostitute in a car park by Cheryl and Kirsty, he uses the excuse that he is 'gathering first-hand research' for Chappel and is let off with a caution. However, when caught again, Chappel realises he's unleashed a more dangerous beast than he ever could have realised. Meanwhile, Joe and Kirsty start to develop an explosive relationship, and when Jane loses her new job and goes back on the game, Chappel soon has new problems.

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    E3Force of Nature
    · 73m

    Chappel goes undercover in a prison for sex offenders in order to flush out the ringleaders of a prostitution racket, which involves both the inmates and the prison staff. Reports suggest that inmates are being threatened with violence unless they allow the ringleaders to have group sex with their wives and girlfriends. However, it turns out to be a far more sinister conspiracy. Robinson, unhappy with the situation, tries to get Chappel out, but being so close to collecting the vital evidence, Chappel decides to stay undercover. Posing as Chappel's girlfriend, Hutchins is targeted, while Chappel's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic.

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    E4FallingFinale
    · 73m

    Chappel hopes to resume his relationship with Jane despite her descent into prostitution, but his plans are threatened when Vickers begins sniffing around. The team are visited by DC Damon Hills, who informs Chappel that he suspects Vickers of being bent, and wants to bring him down by whatever means possible. Using Hills, Chappel sets up a secret sting operation, soon realising that not only is he being double-crossed but Vickers has sent Hills to trap him. Determined to give his enemy the treatment he deserves, with Jane's help, he invents a fake, but believable, rape claim in order to ensure that Vickers goes down for as long as the law will allow.

Series 22000
8 episodes

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Series 11999
6 episodes

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The Vice — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Vice?
The Vice is not currently streaming in India. It is available on Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV in other regions.
Is The Vice available on OTT in India?
No. The Vice is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.
Is The Vice on Netflix?
No. The Vice is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Is The Vice on JioHotstar?
No. The Vice is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Is The Vice on Prime Video?
No. The Vice is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.
Can I watch The Vice online for free?
The Vice is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full web series" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.
How many seasons of The Vice are there?
The Vice has 5 seasons and 28 episodes.
When did The Vice first air?
The Vice first aired on 4 January 1999.
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