Tokyo Trial
In the wake of World War II, 11 Allied judges are tasked with weighing the fates of Japanese war criminals in a tense international trial.
Sign in to track1946 → 1948
Series-level placement confidence: high. Importance: 3/5.
- Type
- miniseries
- Historical relation
- Direct Depiction
- Accuracy
- 4/5
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode coverage
- 4/4
- Historical links
- 0
Seasons & episodes
Miniseries
Episode 1
In the spring of 1946, judges from 11 Allied nations begin assembling in a war-torn Tokyo hotel to argue the atrocities of Japanese war criminals.
Episode 2
When the judges move to oust Tribunal President Webb, MacArthur must appoint a new leader. The recently arrived justice from India stirs tensions.
Episode 3
With a newly appointed president in place, the tribunal considers crucial testimony. Pal and Röling butt heads as Pal prepares his own judgment.
Episode 4
As the trial comes to a close, Webb learns the majority is writing a judgment without him. But a divided tribunal must still debate final sentencing.
