TV series
The Private Detective Mike
2002, Japanese, on Nippon TV & YTV. Created by Kaizo Hayashi.
Mike Hama, Private Detective, is a chain-smoking, wisecracking tough guy with a weakness for the ladies and a soft spot in his heart, especially for his kid sister Akane. Mike's so down on his luck he'll take any case, from finding a lost pet to spying on cheating spouses. But every now and then, along comes a client with dubious and dangerous case… and that's when Mike shows his stuff.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Ended in 2002
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Latest episode
S1 E12: ビターズエンド
Aired 16 September 2002
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kaizo HayashiCreator
- Masatoshi NagaseMike Hama · 12 ep
- Mika NakashimaAkane Hama · 12 ep
- Miwako IchikawaMiruku · 12 ep
- Jun MurakamiJoji · 12 ep
- Shunsuke MatsuokaTadashi · 12 ep
- Haruka IgawaHiru Hiruma · 12 ep
- Miyuki MatsudaSayoko · 12 ep
- Sadao AbeMakoto · 12 ep
- Wakana SakaiMint · 12 ep
- Aki KawamuraNoriko · 12 ep
- Tatsuya NakamuraNobu · 12 ep
- Masashi YamamotoYamamoto · 12 ep
Details
- First aired
- 1 July 2002
- Last aired
- 16 September 2002
- Network
- Nippon TV, YTV
- Original title
- 私立探偵 濱マイク
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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What The Private Detective Mike is based on
The Private Detective Mike is based on The Most Terrible Time in My Life, a 1994 television series.
Television series · 1994
The Most Terrible Time in My Life
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The Private Detective Mike: quick answers
Is The Private Detective Mike worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Private Detective Mike are there?
The Private Detective Mike has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is The Private Detective Mike finished?
Yes. The Private Detective Mike ended in 2002, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Private Detective Mike on?
The Private Detective Mike isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Private Detective Mike parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Private Detective Mike?
If you liked The Private Detective Mike, try 77 Sunset Strip, Magnum, P.I., Furuhata Ninzaburo.
Who created The Private Detective Mike?
The Private Detective Mike was created by Kaizo Hayashi and stars Masatoshi Nagase, Mika Nakashima, Miwako Ichikawa.
What is The Private Detective Mike based on?
The Private Detective Mike is based on The Most Terrible Time in My Life, a 1994 television series.