Series synopsis
The Golden Egg, also known as スクープのたまご is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on TBS on October 8, 2025. It ended on December 23, 2025. It stars Aoi Okuyama, Kou Maehara, Takato Okura and Yusuke Sato.
Thrown into the gritty world of a weekly magazine, rookie reporter Hinako Shinoda chases scandals, crime, and secrets she never expected to uncover.
Premise
Thrown into the gritty world of a weekly magazine, rookie reporter Hinako Shinoda chases scandals, crime, and secrets she never expected to uncover.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aoi Okuyama as Hinako Shinoda
- Kou Maehara as Yamabuki Tsukasa
- Takato Okura as Kengo Akutsu
- Yusuke Sato as Daisuke Tsubaki
- Tasuku Nagaoka
- Atom Shukugawa
- Eiji Takigawa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | October 8, 2025 | December 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 While adjusting to her unwanted transfer to a weekly tabloid, young reporter Hinako receives a phone call offering a scoop about a popular idol group. (Source: Netflix) |
October 8, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Hinako disguises herself as a high schooler to help with an investigation. Later, she goes on assignment to Niigata but gets caught in a predicament. (Source: Netflix) |
October 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hoping for a scoop, Hinako and Suzaki conduct a stakeout. However, an inexperienced Hinako soon blows their cover by making contact with the target. (Source: Netflix) |
October 22, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2025 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |