Great Pretender

Makoto Edamura’s carefully constructed life as a con artist is irrevocably upended when a seemingly easy scam backfires spectacularly, leaving him pursued by law enforcement and entangled with a mysterious stranger. This encounter introduces Laurent Thierry, a charismatic and equally skilled fraudster who challenges Makoto's reputation as Japan’s top swindler. Drawn into a high-stakes competition to prove their abilities, they converge on Los Angeles, targeting a powerful figure within the city's organized crime.

The series explores the intricate world of international deception, following Makoto’s deepening involvement with Laurent and his associates. As the stakes escalate, Makoto is confronted with the true consequences of his profession and forced to confront his own limitations amidst a landscape of elaborate schemes and shifting allegiances. The narrative examines themes of ambition, rivalry, and the blurred lines between morality and survival within a compelling framework of criminal intrigue.