"Aibo" Taizen 25 Shunen Wo Mukaeta Kessaku Keiji Drama Daikenkyu (Seikaisha Shinsho)

[Machine Translation] The nationally known detective drama "Partners," which began as a two-hour drama in 2000 and has now been running for 24 seasons. How did the series come into being and how has it evolved over the years? Why is Ukyo Sugishita, a member of the Special Assignment Section, able to maintain his unwavering commitment to justice despite his isolation within the organization? Behind the story lies the lineage of the "lonely young man" played by Yutaka Mizutani in the lead role, as well as the elaborate strategies employed by a diverse group of scriptwriters to capture the discomforts of modern society. This book covers the unique character of Ukyo Sugishita, the evolution of his relationships with his successive partners, the unique people in the city who are closely connected to Ukyo and others, and an analysis of 47 masterpiece episodes. This definitive work provides a complete picture of the detective drama that has shone brilliantly in the history of TV dramas and reveals its appeal.

2000年の2時間ドラマから始まり、今やシーズン24を数える国民的刑事ドラマ『相棒』。本作はいかに誕生し、どのような軌跡を辿ってきたのか。特命係の杉下右京は、なぜ組織で孤立しながらも、揺るぎない正義を貫けるのか。その背景には、主演・水谷豊が演じてきた「孤独な若者」の系譜と、現代社会が抱える違和をとらえる多彩な脚本家たちによる緻密な戦略があった。本書では、杉下右京の特異な人物像から、歴代相棒との関係の変遷、右京らと縁の深い個性的な市井の人びと、さらには傑作回47本の分析まで網羅。テレビドラマ史に燦然と輝く刑事ドラマの全貌に迫り、その魅力を解き明かす決定版!