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Series · 1999 – 2003 · Crime

The Vice

★5.6 1999 – 2003 5 Seasons Rob Pursey TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 28 episodes

Daughters (1)

Episode 01

Daughters (1)

Jan 4, 1999 · 50 min

DI Pat Chappel finds himself involved in a turf war between two rival pimps when he investigates the murder of a prostitute. Whilst gathering evidence against his prime suspect, he takes the high-class Nikki under his wing and learns that her pimp is physically abusive towards her.

Daughters (2)

Episode 02

Daughters (2)

Jan 11, 1999 · 50 min

Chappel resolves to help Nikki after she refuses to give a statement to the police, and gets personally involved trying to protect her from Hinkley, ostensibly, a respectable family man. Less than pleased at the attention he's receiving, Hinkley needs Chappel's help when his own daughter is kidnapped by a rival pimp.

Sons (1)

Episode 03

Sons (1)

Jan 18, 1999 · 50 min

WPC Cheryl Hutchins takes on more than she can handle while undercover, when she discovers that a nightclub boss has a side hustle in S&M films. This also brings back painful memories to Chappel.

Sons (2)

Episode 04

Sons (2)

Jan 25, 1999 · 50 min

Hutchins is making slow progress in her bid to find the young boy involved in a porn film, but believes his parents are hiding important information about his past. Meanwhile, Chappel's professional relationship with Dr Weir becomes personal.

Dabbling (1)

Episode 05

Dabbling (1)

Feb 1, 1999 · 50 min

Tasked with investigating an escort agency who are providing a sideline in drugs trafficking and prostitution to their more than satisfied customers, Chappel sends PC Dougie Raymond undercover as a punter to gather evidence. Dougie successfully manages to secure the intel, but soon finds himself hooked on prostitutes.

Dabbling (2)

Episode 06

Dabbling (2)

Feb 8, 1999 · 50 min

When Raymond falls hopelessly in love, he attempts to woo the one particular girl into a real relationship, instead of a business arrangement. However, when she subsequently leaves the country to traffic drugs, Raymond goes on the rampage and jeopardises the entire case... and his career in Vice.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.6 /10

based on 8 votes

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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Cast

5 principal cast

Caroline Catz

Caroline Catz

PC Cheryl Hutchins

David Harewood

David Harewood

DS Joe Robinson

Rosie Marcel

Rosie Marcel

PC Kirsty Morgan

Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith

CI Frank Vickers

Mel Raido

Mel Raido

PC Adam Parkes

Where to watch The Vice

The Vice is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from Rob Pursey, Barry Simner has 5 seasons and 28 total episodes, rated 5.6/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Vice have?

The Vice has 5 seasons with 28 episodes in total.

Is The Vice still on the air?

The Vice has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Vice?

The Vice airs on ITV1.

When did The Vice first air?

The Vice first aired on January 4, 1999.

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