Stranger

Name: Stranger
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2017-06-10
Cast: Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Mu-sung

ENDED2 Seasons32 Episodes★ 8.2

Stranger is a crime and drama series on tvN that ran from 2017 to 2020, ending after 2 seasons and 32 episodes.

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NetworktvN

First AiredJun 10, 2017

Last AiredOct 4, 2020

GenreCrime, Drama, Mystery

Created ByLee Su-yeon, An Gil-ho, Yoo Je-won

Original Title비밀의 숲

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionStudio Dragon, IOK Company, Signal Entertainment Group

Overview from TMDB

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.

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Cast

Cho Seung-woo

Hwang Si-mok

Bae Doona

Han Yeo-jin

Lee Jun-hyuk

Seo Dong-jae

Jeon Hye-jin

Choi Bit

Choi Mu-sung

Woo Tae-ha

Yoon Se-a

Lee Yeon-jae

Park Seong-geun

Kang Won-chul

Jeon Bae-soo

Choi Yun-soo

Choi Jae-woong

Jang Geon

Lee Hae-young

Shin Jae-yong

Song Ji-ho

Park Sun-chang

Kim Young-jae

Kim Sa-hyun

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Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 32 episodes

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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.

E1Episode 1

Aug 15, 202059m★ 8.6

On a foggy night, two college students drown at the beach. While Si-mok investigates, Yeo-jin tracks down a man who was at the scene of the incident.

E2Episode 2

Aug 16, 202064m★ 8.7

Police and prosecutors each prepare members for joint discussions on investigative authority. Dong-jae brings Woo Tae-ha some cases of interest.

E3Episode 3

Aug 22, 202059m★ 8.3

Yeo-jin recruits Geon. Digging into a policeman's death ruled as suicide, Si-mok and Dong-jae find signs that point toward a different story.

E4Episode 4

Aug 23, 202065m★ 8.2

In a heated first session with prosecutors, Geon makes a pointed argument. At Hanjo, Lee Yeon-jae faces an oncoming family power struggle.

E5Episode 5

Aug 29, 202062m★ 8.0

At the prison to interrogate an inmate, Yeo-jin runs into Si-mok and Dong-jae. Choi Bit has Yeo-jin deliver a mysterious file to an assemblyman.

E6Episode 6

Aug 30, 202066m★ 8.4

Si-mok is ordered to find out what Yeo-jin knows about Bit's file. Ahead of a vote on the fate of her seat, Yeon-jae sets up an important meeting.

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E7Episode 7

Sep 5, 202060m★ 8.3

When Si-mok hears who’s gone missing, he starts gathering clues by going through phone records. Yeo-jin begins her own investigation.

E8Episode 8

Sep 6, 202065m★ 7.7

Leading police efforts to locate Dong-jae, Yeo-jin connects the case to that of the dead policeman. Si-mok pays Yeon-jae a visit.

E9Episode 9

Sep 12, 202060m★ 8.3

A perplexing photo containing a disturbing message surfaces. The police consider the possibility of the culprit being one of their own.

E10Episode 10

Sep 13, 202060m★ 8.2

Si-mok turns his attention to an unusual case involving the sudden death of a former prosecutor, and finds that nothing quite adds up.

E11Episode 11

Sep 19, 202060m★ 8.4

A witness, who says he saw the kidnapping, steps forward to identify the perpetrator. His claims could mean serious trouble for the police.

E12Episode 12

Sep 20, 202060m★ 8.4

Taken off the case, Si-mok and Yeo-jin return to their work on the police-prosecutor council. Tae-ha and Bit head to a sensitive meeting together.

E13Episode 13

Sep 26, 202060m★ 8.0

Kang Won-chul weighs a dilemma, and fields questions from Si-mok about the deceased attorney. A young prosecutor has something to show Si-mok.

E14Episode 14

Sep 27, 202063m★ 8.4

A suspect is arrested, but Dong-jae remains nowhere to be found. In the interrogation room, Si-mok and Yeo-jin try to draw out a confession.

E15Episode 15

Oct 3, 202067m★ 9.5

While getting to the truth about the night of the attorney's death, Si-mok and Yeo-jin learn about the involvement of a mystery person.

E16Episode 16

Oct 4, 202068m★ 9.0

Details of the cover-up become public, but Si-mok isn't finished asking questions. The police-prosecutor council is called off.

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About Stranger

Stranger is a crime, drama, mystery series on tvN. The show first aired on Jun 10, 2017 and currently has 2 seasons and 32 episodes. Stranger has ended. It has a rating of 8.2/10 based on 223 votes. The cast includes Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Mu-sung. Created by Lee Su-yeon and An Gil-ho and Yoo Je-won.