The Vice
Overview
The Vice, an ITV police drama that aired from 1999 to 2003, delves into the gritty world of the London Metropolitan Police Vice Unit. Over five series, it explores the dark realities of prostitution, underage exploitation, and organized crime. Led by Detective Inspector Pat Chappel, the small but dedicated team grapples with the complexities of their work and personal lives. Each episode often concludes with unresolved questions, showcasing the moral ambiguities faced by the squad. As they navigate the seedy underbelly of society, members frequently confront temptations that threaten their integrity and lead to dire consequences.
Episodes
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1
Daughters (1)
Title: Daughters (1) Plot: The team is monitoring notorious pimp David Hinkley, but they are unable to prevent the murder of one of his girls. His da...
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2
Daughters (2)
Nikki is recovering in the hospital when her former pimp, Guy Walsh, pays her an unsettling visit. Walsh, having murdered a prostitute who was luring ...
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3
Sons (1)
Title: Sons (1) Plot: While undercover, WPC Hutchins finds herself in over her head when she uncovers that a nightclub owner is involved in the produ...
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4
Sons (2)
Title: Sons (2) Plot: PC Hutchins is struggling to advance her investigation into the young boy linked to a pornographic film, suspecting that his pa...
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5
Dabbling (1)
Inspector Chappels' Vice Squad is teaming up with the Drug Squad to dismantle an escort agency that is serving as a front for drug trafficking and pro...
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Dabbling (2)
The probe into the escort service is put at risk when PC Raymond becomes personally involved with the prostitutes. Meanwhile, Chappel looks into the b...
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Home is the Place (1)
DI Chappel and Sgt Robinson head to Sheffield to investigate why several young girls from a children's home are turning to prostitution in London. Mea...
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2
Home is the Place (2)
DI Chappel and Sgt Robinson discover a link between a London pimp and a children’s home that he uses to recruit young prostitutes. In the wake of th...
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3
Walking on Water (1)
DI Chappel and PC Hutchins go undercover to probe into the gambling ring operating out of The Jupiter nightclub.
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4
Walking on Water (2)
Chappel's attempts to dismantle the illegal gambling and prostitution ring are pushing PC Raymond to his limits.
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5
Betrayed (1)
The Vice Squad delves into a massage parlor where Eastern European women are being coerced into prostitution after being trafficked into the country. ...
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6
Betrayed (2)
In a bid to dismantle the Eastern European sex-trafficking network, DI Chappel makes the difficult choice to betray a long-time friend, a decision tha...
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7
Lovesick (1)
The Vice Squad delves into the homicide of a pimp, and Sgt. Robinson finds himself in the spotlight as a prime suspect. Meanwhile, DI Chappel develops...
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8
Lovesick (2)
DI Chappel finds himself in a difficult position as he must choose to give up his budding romance in order to protect Sgt Robinson from a murder charg...
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1
Out of Mind
DI Chappel unexpectedly encounters his former superior, DS Frank Vickers, while at a Soho brothel, where hidden pasts resurface, putting both the vice...
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2
Into the Night
Title: Into the Night Plot: Chappel finds himself at the courthouse, attending the trial of a sex worker charged with the murder of her pimp. Meanwhi...
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3
Force of Nature
Chappel goes incognito within a prison to uncover the masterminds behind a prostitution ring believed to be exploiting young women for the inmates. Me...
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4
Falling
Chappel decides to rekindle his romance with Jane, who has taken up a job as an escort. However, the crooked DS Vickers is also showing interest in he...
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Trade
Title: Trade Plot: The Vice Squad delves into a troubling string of homicides involving street sex workers. Chappel becomes entangled with a young ...
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2
No Man's Land
DI Chappel sets his sights on a former porn mogul who remains active in the world of prostitution. To gather evidence, PC Morgan goes undercover as a ...
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3
One More Time
DI Chappel takes on the role of a lodger to probe into a suspected porn dealer, but PC Hutchins uncovers that the residence is actually a hub for a pa...
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Hooked
DI Chappel finds himself assigned to a desk role, while DS Vickers joins the Vice Squad. During an undercover sting targeting a pornographer, PC Hutch...
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2
Control
Inspector Joe Robinson makes his way back to the Vice Squad, determined to take down a brutal pimp. Meanwhile, the mother of a young sex worker threat...
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3
Gameboys
The Vice Squad looks into an amusement arcade manager believed to be luring young runaways into a life of prostitution. PC Sparkes finds himself in a ...
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4
Untouchable
The manager of a pole-dancing club has suspicions that her uncle is using the establishment to operate a prostitution ring. In response, DI Robinson a...
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5
Outcast
The Vice Squad teams up with the Serious Crime Squad to look into the murder of a sex worker, with PC Morgan serving as the point of contact for the l...
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6
Birdhouse
DI Robinson looks into a club owner believed to be promoting drug activity on the site, but his inquiry soon uncovers a darker truth: the club is actu...
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7
Lust
PC Johnstone's connection with a notorious pimp comes to light, prompting DS Vickers to see an opportunity for his own advantage.
