Stranger

1h 8min

Crime

Drama

Mystery

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.

Production Companies

Studio Dragon

IOK Company

Signal Entertainment Group

Ace Factory

CJ ENM

Episodes

Cast

I Am Innocent

1. I Am Innocent

1h 17min

10th Jun 2017

As a teen, prosecutor Hwang Si-mok received surgical treatment for his abnormally developed brain, but the procedure left behind serious side effects.

Just Turn On The Lights

2. Just Turn On The Lights

1h 9min

11th Jun 2017

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.

A New Possible Suspect

3. A New Possible Suspect

1h 16min

17th Jun 2017

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.

Kwon Min Ah

4. Kwon Min Ah

1h 9min

18th Jun 2017

Rumors quickly spread about Si-mok's violent nature. Regardless, he persists in his investigation. He finds his mentee, Young Eun-su, suspicious.

The Second Huam-dong Case

5. The Second Huam-dong Case

1h 3min

24th Jun 2017

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.

The Ringtone

6. The Ringtone

1h 4min

25th Jun 2017

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.

Ga Young's Phone

7. Ga Young's Phone

1h 11min

1st Jul 2017

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.

Western Seoul Prosecutors' Office

8. Western Seoul Prosecutors' Office

1h 7min

2nd Jul 2017

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.

Special Investigation

9. Special Investigation

1h 6min

8th Jul 2017

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.

Revelation

10. Revelation

1h 7min

9th Jul 2017

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.

Cold and Damp

11. Cold and Damp

1h 8min

15th Jul 2017

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.

Disbandment

12. Disbandment

1h 6min

16th Jul 2017

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.

0 and 7

13. 0 and 7

1h 7min

22nd Jul 2017

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.

Another Body

14. Another Body

1h 6min

23rd Jul 2017

Yeo-jin suspects a new killer is involved in the latest murder incident. Meanwhile, Si-mok collapses after leaving the autopsy.

Accomplice

15. Accomplice

1h 17min

29th Jul 2017

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.

A Monster

16. A Monster

1h 26min

30th Jul 2017

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.

First air date

10th Jun 2017

Last air date

4th Oct 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ko

Networks