The essential episodes of Stranger
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Stranger — each pick states its reason.
- 01
As a teen, prosecutor Hwang Si-mok received surgical treatment for his abnormally developed brain, but the procedure left behind serious side effects.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
Rumors quickly spread about Si-mok's violent nature. Regardless, he persists in his investigation. He finds his mentee, Young Eun-su, suspicious.
- 05
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.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
Yeo-jin suspects a new killer is involved in the latest murder incident. Meanwhile, Si-mok collapses after leaving the autopsy.
- 09
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
On 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 incident.
- 12
Police and prosecutors each prepare members for joint discussions on investigative authority. Dong-jae brings Woo Tae-ha some cases of interest.
- 13
Si-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 meeting.
- 14
While 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.
- 15
Details of the cover-up become public, but Si-mok isn't finished asking questions. The police-prosecutor council is called off.
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