The Scarecrow

Name: The Scarecrow
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Released: 2026-04-20
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-jun, Kwak Sun-young, Seo Ji-hye, Song Geon-hee

ENDED1 Season12 Episodes★ 8.2

The Scarecrow is a crime and mystery series on ENA that premiered in 2026, ending after 1 season and 12 episodes.

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NetworkENA

First AiredApr 20, 2026

Last AiredMay 26, 2026

GenreCrime, Mystery, Drama

Created By이지현

Original Title허수아비

LanguageKorean

CountrySouth Korea

ProductionStudio ANSEILLEN, KT Studio Genie

A fiercely competitive police officer and an idealistic prosecutor, former high school classmates, reunite while investigating a nationwide serial murder case, pulling them into both a dangerous pursuit and an unresolved personal past.

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Cast

Park Hae-soo

Kang Tae-ju

Lee Hee-jun

Cha Si-young

Kwak Sun-young

Seo Ji-won

Seo Ji-hye

Kang Soon-young

Song Geon-hee

Lee Ki-bum / Cha Young-beom

Jung Moon-sung

Lee Ki-hwan

Bek Hyun-jin

Kim Man-chun

Yoo Seung-mok

Cha Mu-jin

Lee Suk-hyeong

Woon-hee

Kim Hwan-hee

Min-ji

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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E1Tae-ju’s Comeback To Kangseong

Apr 20, 202667m

After his superior is arrested, Kang Tae-ju is reassigned and returns to his hometown of Kangseong following a demotion. On his first day working at the local office, he learns from his coworkers that a former convict connected to one of his past cases has been brutally assaulted.

E2Female Reporter In Police Operation

Apr 21, 202664m

Following a tense and uneasy reunion with Si-young, Tae-ju throws himself back into the hunt for the serial killer. As the investigation intensifies, a determined reporter named Ji-won becomes involved, joining the effort to track down the murderer.

E3The Emergence Of New Victim

Apr 27, 202666m

After Tae-ju assaults the county governor's nephew in retaliation for Soon-young's attack, he faces the serious threat of losing his position. Meanwhile, a victim's testimony leads him to a troubling discovery

E4The Doubt Toward Gi-beom

Apr 28, 202666m

Reeling from the death of Min-ji, who had placed her trust in him, Tae-ju seeks out Si-young and proposes that they work together to capture the serial killer. His return sparks tension and debate among his colleagues, but Tae-ju remains single-minded, determined to continue the hunt.

E5Gi-beom’s Missing

May 4, 202662m

As suspicion tightens around Gi-beom, evidence seems to seal his guilt. However, more evidence proves to contradict the timeline. As Tae-ju digs deeper, suspicion shifts toward someone with close access.

E6The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious Man

May 5, 202663m

Doubt grows over Lee Gi-beom's guilt as his confession is exposed as coerced through illegal detention and abuse. Tae-ju confronts corruption within the investigation while Ji-won uncovers new leads.

E7Another Suspect

May 11, 202668m

Doubts grow over Lee Gi-beom's confession as Tae-ju uncovers corruption, illegal detention, and a cover-up. Suspicion shifts to Im Seok-man, while new evidence reignites the hunt for the real serial killer.

E8Soon-young's Disappearance

May 12, 202667m

Im Seok-man is forced into a false confession during a police reenactment, while authorities declare the case solved. Tae-ju grows suspicious and starts uncovering corruption behind the investigation and Gi-beom's death.

E9The Killing Is Not Over

May 18, 202662m

As buried secrets resurface, Tae-ju begins uncovering a terrifying truth behind the serial killer case everyone believed was solved. A hidden child, suspicious police involvement, and growing distrust push the investigation into darker territory, forcing the team to question everything they thought they knew.

E10The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s Body

May 19, 202666m

Tae-ju gets closer to exposing the truth as shocking connections between past victims and the police begin to surface. Trust inside the team starts to crack, while a dangerous suspect makes a bold move that puts everyone at risk. With time running out, the investigation spirals toward an explosive confrontation.

E11The Emergence Of Yeong-beom

May 25, 202667m

A tragic accident pushes Tae-ju to make a desperate choice as hidden family ties and painful secrets resurface. While Soonyoung fights for her life, old wounds, guilt, and power struggles threaten to destroy everyone connected to the past.

E12The Result Of Seok-man’s Retrial

May 26, 202666m

In the emotional finale, long-buried truths finally come to light as Tae-ju and Soon-young face the consequences of the past. With betrayal, sacrifice, and grief reaching their peak, the final confrontation forces everyone to choose between revenge and forgiveness - leading to a heartbreaking but unforgettable ending.

About The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow is a crime, mystery, drama series on ENA. The show first aired on Apr 20, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. The Scarecrow has ended. It has a rating of 8.2/10 based on 13 votes. The cast includes Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-jun, Kwak Sun-young, Seo Ji-hye, Song Geon-hee. Created by 이지현.