Controversial spy drama “Vivant” is taking its tangled web of espionage, double-crosses and intrigue to the big screen.A film version of the hit TBS drama starring Masato Sakai will open in theaters Dec. 4, according to an announcement made immediately after the second-season finale aired Nov. 8. The film promises an epic new adventure while continuing the season’s storyline.The second-season finale was a ratings hit, drawing an average household audience share of 21.8% in the Kanto region, according to figures released by Video Research on Nov. 9. The figure was the series’ highest yet, surpassing the first-season finale’s 19.6% share. Among commercial dramas aired since 2019, the beginning of the Reiwa Era, the recent “Vivant” finale ranks second, behind the 32.7% share recorded by the TBS series “Hanzawa Naoki” for its finale in 2020.
Hit spy drama ‘Vivant’ heads to the big screen
The film announcement follows a second season that sparked controversy in China over its portrayal of a fictional intelligence agency.
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Controversial spy drama “Vivant” is taking its tangled web of espionage, double-crosses and intrigue to the big screen.A film version of the hit TBS drama starring Masato Sakai will open in theaters Dec. 4, according to an announcement made immediately after the second-season finale aired Nov. The figure was the series’ highest yet, surpassing the first-season finale’s 19.6% share.
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