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Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Great Pretender Season 2 Episode 2 - Intermission 1-2: Taipei Rendezvous
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Intermission 1-2: Taipei Rendezvous

    S2:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Great Pretender Season 2 Episode 3 - Intermission 1-3: Taipei Rendezvous
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    #2 - Intermission 1-3: Taipei Rendezvous

    S2:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Great Pretender Season 2 Episode 4 - Intermission 1-4: Taipei Rendezvous
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    #3 - Intermission 1-4: Taipei Rendezvous

    S2:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 8 - Case 2_3: Singapore Sky
    7.2/10(204 votes)

    #4 - Case 2_3: Singapore Sky

    S1:E8

    When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Shirahata
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  5. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 6 - Case 2_1: Singapore Sky
    7.3/10(220 votes)

    #5 - Case 2_1: Singapore Sky

    S1:E6

    Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.

    Director:Takatoshi Suzuki
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  6. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 9 - Case 2_4: Singapore Sky
    7.4/10(203 votes)

    #6 - Case 2_4: Singapore Sky

    S1:E9

    Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.

    Director:Tetsuaki Matsuda
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  7. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 1 - Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection
    7.5/10(328 votes)

    #7 - Case 1_1: Los Angeles Connection

    S1:E1

    Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.

    Directors:Yoshiyuki Shirahata, Hiro Kaburagi
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  8. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 2 - Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection
    7.5/10(278 votes)

    #8 - Case 1_2: Los Angeles Connection

    S1:E2

    Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about "confidence men."

    Directors:Tetsuaki Matsuda, Takashi Katagiri
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  9. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 7 - Case 2_2: Singapore Sky
    7.5/10(212 votes)

    #9 - Case 2_2: Singapore Sky

    S1:E7

    The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Path Finder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.

    Director:Takashi Katagiri
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  10. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 11 - Case 3_1: Snow of London
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    #10 - Case 3_1: Snow of London

    S1:E11

    Working as a sushi chef while living in France, Makoto attempts to plan a con without Laurent's help after a pompous Englishman terrorizes the locals.

    Director:Yasuhiro Akamatsu
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  11. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 3 - Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection
    7.6/10(258 votes)

    #11 - Case 1_3: Los Angeles Connection

    S1:E3

    Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.

    Directors:Tetsuaki Matsuda, Tomoko Hiramuki
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  12. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 12 - Case 3_2: Snow of London
    7.7/10(205 votes)

    #12 - Case 3_2: Snow of London

    S1:E12

    In London, Laurent and the team put their payback con against the "007 of the art world" into action. Cynthia reminisces about art and love.

    Director:Yukiko Imai
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  13. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 10 - Case 2_5: Singapore Sky
    7.8/10(216 votes)

    #13 - Case 2_5: Singapore Sky

    S1:E10

    With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.

    Director:Katsushi Sakurabi
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  14. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 21 - Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    #14 - Case 4_7: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E21

    The final phase of the con on the Shanghai group starts when Laurent returns to the city. The stakes are higher than ever, with no margin for error.

    Director:Yoko Kanamori
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  15. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 23 - Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East
    7.8/10(212 votes)

    #15 - Case 4_9: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E23

    The Wizard of the Far East pulls off one final magic trick, and some people finally get what's coming to them.

    Director:Hiro Kaburagi
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  16. Great Pretender Season 2 Episode 1 - Intermission 1-1: Taipei Rendezvous
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    #16 - Intermission 1-1: Taipei Rendezvous

    S2:E1

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 4 - Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection
    7.9/10(257 votes)

    #17 - Case 1_4: Los Angeles Connection

    S1:E4

    With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Pola Dickens sets her sights on him.

    Director:Ryoji Masuyama
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  18. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 15 - Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East
    7.9/10(179 votes)

    #18 - Case 4_1: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E15

    Determined to rebuild his life, Makoto parts ways with the team and returns to Japan. He lands a job, but doesn't know what he's gotten himself into.

    Director:Ryoji Masuyama
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  19. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 16 - Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East
    7.9/10(173 votes)

    #19 - Case 4_2: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E16

    Cynthia and Shi-won arrive in Japan to start the con on Scarlet Company. Makoto and his boss accompany them to the UAE to witness a kidnapping.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Shirahata
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  20. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 13 - Case 3_3: Snow of London
    8.0/10(207 votes)

    #20 - Case 3_3: Snow of London

    S1:E13

    Makoto searches for Thomas, the art forger connected to Cynthia, to create a fake version of "Snow of London." Laurent and Abbie's plan continues.

    Director:Mai Teshima
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  21. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 14 - Case 3_4: Snow of London
    8.2/10(229 votes)

    #21 - Case 3_4: Snow of London

    S1:E14

    Laurent's fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over "Snow of London."

    Director:Yoko Kanamori
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  22. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 19 - Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East
    8.2/10(185 votes)

    #22 - Case 4_5: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E19

    A younger Laurent joins a group of con artists including Oz after unknowingly aiding them in Paris. As they travel around the world, he falls in love.

    Director:Yujiro Abe
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  23. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 22 - Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East
    8.2/10(187 votes)

    #23 - Case 4_8: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E22

    Both sides prepare for a fateful meeting in Tokyo, with Laurent and Makoto acting as translators. Everything depends on Makoto's choice.

    Directors:Ryoji Masuyama, Takashi Katagiri
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  24. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 17 - Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East
    8.3/10(187 votes)

    #24 - Case 4_3: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E17

    A delegation from the Shanghai branch of the Suzaku Group arrives in Tokyo. Summoned to translate, Makoto realizes the interpreter looks familiar.

    Director:Tetsuaki Matsuda
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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  25. Great Pretender Season 1 Episode 18 - Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East
    8.6/10(203 votes)

    #25 - Case 4_4: Wizard of Far East

    S1:E18

    Two months after the end of the con, Makoto still works for Akemi. One night he receives a visit from a man he thought he saw die in front of him.

    Director:Yukiko Imai
    Writer:Ryota Kosawa

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Intermission 1-2: Taipei Rendezvous" is the worst rated episode of "Great Pretender". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/23/2024. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Intermission 1-3: Taipei Rendezvous".