[s1e2] No Priests Instant

: Critics from Decider and The Review Geek praised the "contemplative mood" and the sharp edge it puts on the intersection of crime and tradition.

: Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe) takes center stage here. His refusal to accept a "too neat" resolution to a stabbing case provides the episode’s moral backbone. The standoff in the bar—where he de-escalates a potentially fatal conflict with just a whisper—is a highlight that demonstrates his quiet authority. [S1E2] No Priests

: This episode "alleviates many concerns" about Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort) as a lead. By showing him smiling, engaging with Yakuza members over sneakers, and even being humiliated at work over a "panty thief" story, he feels more like a lived-in, vulnerable protagonist rather than just a witness. : Critics from Decider and The Review Geek