TV series

Stranger

Name: Stranger
Released: 2017
Cast: Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Mu-sung

2017–2020· 2 seasonsTV-MA★ 8.2Ended

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

corruption detective falsely accused investigation politics police antisocial personality disorder lawyer tragic past prosecutor government official seoul, south korea

Episodes

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E1 I Am InnocentNext upJun 10, 2017 · 77 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
As a teen, prosecutor Hwang Si-mok received surgical treatment for his abnormally developed brain, but the procedure left behind serious side effects.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Park Soon-cheon (Hwang Si-mok's mother), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob)
E2 Just Turn On The LightsJun 11, 2017 · 69 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
The convict's strong plea for his innocence prompts Si-mok to review the CCTV clip. At the Yongsan police station, he runs into officer Han Yeo-jin.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob)
E3 A New Possible SuspectJun 17, 2017 · 76 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Si-mok volunteers to appear on live national TV to discuss Kang Jin-seob. He also makes a bold promise to find the culprit within two months.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Park Soon-cheon (Hwang Si-mok's mother), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Nam Gi-ae (Young Eun-soo's mother)
E4 Kwon Min AhJun 18, 2017 · 69 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Rumors quickly spread about Si-mok's violent nature. Regardless, he persists in his investigation. He finds his mentee, Young Eun-su, suspicious.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Nam Gi-ae (Young Eun-soo's mother)
E5 The Second Huam-dong CaseJun 24, 2017 · 63 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Si-mok, puzzled by the details of the most recent murder case, visits the victim's home to seek more clues. Yeo-jin joins him in the investigation.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob), Ha Min (Kim Ga-young Teacher (Eps 5))
E6 The RingtoneJun 25, 2017 · 64 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
New pieces of evidence only increase the list of possible suspects. In the midst of the confusion, a few begin to question Si-mok's innocence.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob)
E7 Ga Young's PhoneJul 1, 2017 · 71 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Si-mok and Yeo-jin team up to covertly pursue Seo Dong-jae. Just as Dong-jae is about to throw something into the Han River, Yeo-jin stops him.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother), Lee Jae-yong (Kim Nam-jin)
E8 Western Seoul Prosecutors' OfficeJul 2, 2017 · 67 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Enraged by what the police did to Park Kyung-wan, Yeo-jin tries to confront her superior but is stopped by Si-mok, who warns her of the consequences.
Guest stars: Ye Su-jeong (Park Moo-sung's mother)
E9 Special InvestigationJul 8, 2017 · 66 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Si-mok selects key lawyers and police officers to be part of the special investigations team. Their probe begins with Dong-jae as the starting point.
Guest stars: Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob), Nam Gi-ae (Young Eun-soo's mother), Sunwoo Jae-duk (Ahn Seung-ho), Lee Jae-won (Kim Tae-gyun)
E10 RevelationJul 9, 2017 · 67 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Fearing for Ga-young's safety, Yeo-jin proceeds to transfer her to a different hospital. A nurse informs Yeo-jin of something strange that happened.
Guest stars: Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Lee Jae-won (Kim Tae-gyun)
E11 Cold and DampJul 15, 2017 · 68 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
The truth behind Ga-young's convulsions is revealed. Chang-jun's wife receives a travel ban. Woo-gyun asks Chang-jun to help him get out of his mess.
Guest stars: Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung)
E12 DisbandmentJul 16, 2017 · 66 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Si-mok and Yeo-jin discover perplexing leads while searching Kyung-wan's basement. Dong-jae goes back to Chang-jun's office to fetch his cell phone.
Guest stars: Tae In-ho (Kim Byung-hyun), Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Sunwoo Jae-duk (Ahn Seung-ho)
E13 0 and 7Jul 22, 2017 · 67 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Returning home from the rooftop party, Si-mok discovers that an intruder has left something in his bedroom. Yeo-jin and Geon come over right away.
Guest stars: Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob), Lee Jae-won (Kim Tae-gyun)
E14 Another BodyJul 23, 2017 · 66 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Yeo-jin suspects a new killer is involved in the latest murder incident. Meanwhile, Si-mok collapses after leaving the autopsy.
Guest stars: Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Nam Gi-ae (Young Eun-soo's mother)
E15 AccompliceJul 29, 2017 · 77 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
Yeo-jin collects evidence as Si-mok interrogates the suspect. Many questions get answered, but the most important problem of all remains to be solved.
Guest stars: Uhm Hyo-seop (Park Moo-sung), Yoon Kyung-ho (Kang Jin-seob), Lee Jae-won (Kim Tae-gyun)
E16 A MonsterJul 30, 2017 · 86 min · ★ 9.2
Synopsis
Si-mok sets out to meet the one he believes is the real murderer. He gets his hands on a bag that will determine the futures of many people.