Maternity Leave Detective(2023)
Maternity Leave Detective Synopsis
Akizuki Haruto, a police detective on childcare leave, finds himself solving cases using the hints he notices while raising his infant son, Ren, in this light mystery. Along with his wife Saki, Haruto is navigating the challenges of parenthood when he is unexpectedly taken hostage during a robbery. Despite the tense situation, Haruto uses his keen observation skills to gather clues and secretly calls his own police division for assistance. However, as he deals with the unfolding events, he must also attend to Ren's needs, including diaper changes and feeding times, adding a unique twist to his crime-solving endeavors.
Maternity Leave Detective (2023) is a drama and mystery series that premiered on April 18, 2023, spanning 1 season and 10 episodes. It stars Daichi Kaneko, Atsuko Maeda, Kie Kitano and Rena Takeda. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2023-04-18
- Last aired:
- 2023-06-20
Maternity Leave Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daichi Kaneko
as Akizuki Haruto
Atsuko Maeda
as Yoshino Ryoko
Kie Kitano
as Akizuki Saki
Rena Takeda
as Otsuki Himari
Kizuki
as Asanuma Sho
Sonim
as Kaibara Saeko
Shingo Tsurumi
as Tsuwabuki Satoshi
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Maternity Leave Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Maternity Leave Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Maternity Leave Detective?
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Maternity Leave Detective (2023) is available to stream on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Maternity Leave Detective are there?
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Maternity Leave Detective has 1 season and 10 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 18, 2023.
Is Maternity Leave Detective still running?
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No. Maternity Leave Detective is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on June 20, 2023.
Who is in the cast of Maternity Leave Detective?
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Maternity Leave Detective (2023) stars Daichi Kaneko, Atsuko Maeda, Kie Kitano, Rena Takeda and Kizuki. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Maternity Leave Detective any good?
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Maternity Leave Detective (2023) is rated 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.