Stranger (2017)

06/10/2017 (KR)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Overview

Hwang Shi Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. Hwang becomes a prosecutor known for his piercing intelligence and logic, but he is ostracized because he lacks empathy and social skills. He is also one of only a handful of upright prosecutors who have refused to take bribes. One day, he encounters a stabbing victim while investigating corruption. He meets Lieutenant Han Yeo Jin at the crime scene. They join forces to root out corruption at the prosecutors’ office and solve a serial murder case.

Top Billed Cast

Cho Seung-woo

Hwang Si-mok

32 Episodes

Bae Doona

Han Yeo-jin

32 Episodes

Lee Jun-hyuk

Seo Dong-jae

32 Episodes

Jeon Hye-jin

Choi Bit

32 Episodes

Choi Moo-seong

Woo Tae-ha

32 Episodes

Yoon Se-a

Lee Yeon-jae

32 Episodes

Park Seong-geun

Kang Won-chul

32 Episodes

Jeon Bae-soo

Choi Yun-soo

32 Episodes

Choi Jae-woong

Jang Geon

32 Episodes


Last Season

Season 2

2020 | 16 Episodes

In the midst of a power clash between prosecutors and police, Si-mok and Yeo-jin uncover murky secrets as they pursue a labyrinth of intertwined cases.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

Korean

Keywords

corruption

detective

falsely accused

investigation

politics

police

antisocial personality disorder

lawyer

tragic past

prosecutor

government official

seoul, south korea

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