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Stranger

TV·2017–2020·2 seasons, 32 episodes·tvN·Crime, Drama, Mystery·8.3·Created by Lee Su-yeon, An Gil-ho, Yu Je-won

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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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Stranger S02E15Episode 15S02E15 · 9.5While 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.
  2. 02Stranger S01E16A MonsterS01E16 · 9.2Si-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.
  3. 03Stranger S02E16Episode 16S02E16 · 9.0Details of the cover-up become public, but Si-mok isn't finished asking questions. The police-prosecutor council is called off.

Castfull cast & details

Cho Seung-wooCho Seung-wooHwang Si-mokBae DoonaBae DoonaHan Yeo-jinLee Jun-hyukLee Jun-hyukSeo Dong-jaeJeon Hye-jinJeon Hye-jinChoi BitChoi Mu-sungChoi Mu-sungWoo Tae-haYoon Se-aYoon Se-aLee Yeon-jaePark Seong-geunPark Seong-geunKang Won-chulJeon Bae-sooJeon Bae-sooChoi Yun-soo

Episodes by season

Season01Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2017Aired 8.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Stranger S01E01I Am InnocentJune 10, 2017 7.8As a teen, prosecutor Hwang Si-mok received surgical treatment for his abnormally developed brain, but the procedure left behind serious sid
  2. S01E02Stranger S01E02Just Turn On The LightsJune 11, 2017 8.4The 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
  3. S01E03Stranger S01E03A New Possible SuspectJune 17, 2017 8.4Si-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
  4. S01E04Stranger S01E04Kwon Min AhJune 18, 2017 8.4Rumors quickly spread about Si-mok's violent nature. Regardless, he persists in his investigation. He finds his mentee, Young Eun-su, suspic
  5. S01E05Stranger S01E05The Second Huam-dong CaseJune 24, 2017 8.3Si-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 investi
  6. S01E06Stranger S01E06The RingtoneJune 25, 2017 8.3New pieces of evidence only increase the list of possible suspects. In the midst of the confusion, a few begin to question Si-mok's innocenc
  7. S01E07Stranger S01E07Ga Young's PhoneJuly 1, 2017 8.4Si-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 h
  8. S01E08Stranger S01E08Western Seoul Prosecutors' OfficeJuly 2, 2017 8.3Enraged 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 cons
  9. S01E09Stranger S01E09Special InvestigationJuly 8, 2017 8.3Si-mok selects key lawyers and police officers to be part of the special investigations team. Their probe begins with Dong-jae as the starti
  10. S01E10Stranger S01E10RevelationJuly 9, 2017 8.7Fearing for Ga-young's safety, Yeo-jin proceeds to transfer her to a different hospital. A nurse informs Yeo-jin of something strange that h
  11. S01E11Stranger S01E11Cold and DampJuly 15, 2017 8.3The 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
  12. S01E12Stranger S01E12DisbandmentJuly 16, 2017 8.3Si-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 cel
  13. S01E13Stranger S01E130 and 7July 22, 2017 8.7Returning home from the rooftop party, Si-mok discovers that an intruder has left something in his bedroom. Yeo-jin and Geon come over right
  14. S01E14Stranger S01E14Another BodyJuly 23, 2017 8.6Yeo-jin suspects a new killer is involved in the latest murder incident. Meanwhile, Si-mok collapses after leaving the autopsy.
  15. S01E15Stranger S01E15AccompliceJuly 29, 2017 8.8Yeo-jin collects evidence as Si-mok interrogates the suspect. Many questions get answered, but the most important problem of all remains to
  16. S01E16Stranger S01E16Season's bestA MonsterJuly 30, 2017 9.2Si-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.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode16Episodes2020Aired 8.4Season avg
  1. S02E01Stranger S02E01Episode 1August 15, 2020 8.6On 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
  2. S02E02Stranger S02E02Episode 2August 16, 2020 8.7Police and prosecutors each prepare members for joint discussions on investigative authority. Dong-jae brings Woo Tae-ha some cases of inter
  3. S02E03Stranger S02E03Episode 3August 22, 2020 8.3Yeo-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
  4. S02E04Stranger S02E04Episode 4August 23, 2020 8.2In a heated first session with prosecutors, Geon makes a pointed argument. At Hanjo, Lee Yeon-jae faces an oncoming family power struggle.
  5. S02E05Stranger S02E05Episode 5August 29, 2020 8.0At 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 assembly
  6. S02E06Stranger S02E06Episode 6August 30, 2020 8.4Si-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 me
  7. S02E07Stranger S02E07Episode 7September 5, 2020 8.3When Si-mok hears who’s gone missing, he starts gathering clues by going through phone records. Yeo-jin begins her own investigation.
  8. S02E08Stranger S02E08Episode 8September 6, 2020 7.7Leading police efforts to locate Dong-jae, Yeo-jin connects the case to that of the dead policeman. Si-mok pays Yeon-jae a visit.
  9. S02E09Stranger S02E09Episode 9September 12, 2020 8.3A perplexing photo containing a disturbing message surfaces. The police consider the possibility of the culprit being one of their own.
  10. S02E10Stranger S02E10Episode 10September 13, 2020 8.2Si-mok turns his attention to an unusual case involving the sudden death of a former prosecutor, and finds that nothing quite adds up.
  11. S02E11Stranger S02E11Episode 11September 19, 2020 8.4A witness, who says he saw the kidnapping, steps forward to identify the perpetrator. His claims could mean serious trouble for the police.
  12. S02E12Stranger S02E12Episode 12September 20, 2020 8.4Taken 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 tog
  13. S02E13Stranger S02E13Episode 13September 26, 2020 8.0Kang Won-chul weighs a dilemma, and fields questions from Si-mok about the deceased attorney. A young prosecutor has something to show Si-mo
  14. S02E14Stranger S02E14Episode 14September 27, 2020 8.4A 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.
  15. S02E15Stranger S02E15Season's bestEpisode 15October 3, 2020 9.5While 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.
  16. S02E16Stranger S02E16Episode 16October 4, 2020 9.0Details of the cover-up become public, but Si-mok isn't finished asking questions. The police-prosecutor council is called off.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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