Stranger

A cerebral, slow-burning procedural that immerses you in a web of institutional corruption, anchored by an emotionally detached protagonist.

Created by

An Gil-ho, Lee Su-yeon

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Starring

Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and cynical. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Corruption, justice, morality, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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