The essential episodes of Mouse
Watch these 10 in order and you've got Mouse — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Terrifying news of an unsolved serial killing case strikes the country, putting everyone in fear. One day, a family of four visits a camp site just to face a horrible death by this very serial killer, Head Hunter. A boy survives the ambush and later on pinpoints the prime suspect as the killer. Meanwhile, a gene test to verify an unborn fetus for its potential psychopathic characteristics is carried out on Head Hunter’s baby, and the baby’s mother has to make a choice.
- 02
Chi Kook has been found at the prison with multiple stab marks all over his body along with a message written in blood. Not long after that, Chi Kook’s watch, a present gifted by Ba Reum and Dong Koo, was retrieved at the grape farm murder site, leading Ba Reum to join Moo Chi for the investigation. Meanwhile, Bong Yi’s grandmother stumbles upon something she should’ve never found out while working as a cleaning lady for Bong Yi’s settlement money.
- 03
An hour-long live broadcast goes on air in hopes to save Han Kook. But Ba Reum sets off to a discreet journey as the rest struggle hard to find out the predator’s motive of murder. During the live broadcast, endless tip-offs and reports from former victims of the predator flood into the broadcast station. The investigation seems to progress in a positive outlook as Moo Chi narrows down the suspects. Will they be able find the murderer in time?
- 04
After Moo Won is brutally murdered, Moo Chi gives up on everything and only keeps drinking. While Han Kook is still missing and his life is under threat, the police haven’t found any clues on the culprit. When Moo Chi gets back on his feet and starts investigating Bong Yi’s grandmother’s case, he finds out about Yo Han and his mother.
- 05
Ba Reum keeps hearing Yo Han’s voice in his head telling him to kill people. The hallucination eventually made him murder Woo Hyung Chul. When he goes to the station to turn himself in, he finds out all the evidence related to his murder is gone, including Woo Hyung Chul’s body. Bong Yi runs into Kang Duk Soo, which makes her anxious. On a rainy day, Kang Duk Soo starts making a move again.
- 06
After killing Kang Duk Soo, Ba Reum keeps a close eye on how the investigation rolls out. He tries to keep a foot ahead so his murder stays unveiled. Bong Yi on the other hand, thinks Moo Chi was the killer of Kang and keeps her mouth shut even when she’s being speculated as a suspect.
- 07
Ko Nam, a bright and insightful kid finds out about a cat killer around his neighborhood. One day, he promises to share his personal investigation with Bong Yi but unexpectedly goes through an accident. Ba Reum and Moo Chi dig deeper to find out who would’ve done such a heinous act to a little kid.
- 08
Moo Chi finds out that Ba Reum was the killer and ferociously charges after him at the station. Moo Chi also suspects Detective Lee being part of the OZ organization and tries to carry out an investigation on the two, but it’s not easy. As flustered as he is, Ba Reum tries to remain calm to buy time until he figures out the killer of Chi Kook.
- 09
Moo Chi and Bong Yi get closer to the truth. In the meantime, Ba Reum tries to find his aunt, the last missing puzzle piece. Sang, who tries to confirm Ba Reum’s alibi, finds something suspicious at Ba Reum’s house.
- 10
Ba Reum makes the final decision to turn himself in and finish one last mission that only he can do. Hong Ju also shares her big secret that’s been tormenting her for years on her last show with Hee Jin, a woman who in fact was a secret agent working for Choi Young Shin under a massive private organization.
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He's smart, he's good looking, and he's got a great sense of humor.
