Storyline

A drama about the race between people who want to get closer to the truth and those who want to cover it up. Jang Seung Jo will take on the role of Oh Ji Hyuk, an elite detective of nine years who does not share his feelings with others due to pain he experienced when he was young. He is not swayed by money and power, even with the huge wealth he inherited from his uncle.

First Aired

2020-07-06
Last Aired

2022-09-18
Creator

Cho Nam-guk
Genre

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Seasons

2
Episodes

32
Status

Ended
Language

한국어/조선말
Network

JTBC

Keywords:

corruption detective investigation friendship murder bromance wrongfully accused corrupt legal system crime suspense

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Season 1

Season 2

1. The Murder Case From Five Years Ago

It all starts from the murder case from five years ago that Do Chang was in charge of.

It all starts from the murder case from five years ago that Do Chang was in charge of.Less

64mins 2020-07-06

2. No Sinner Shall Sleep Peacefully At Night

Words get out of Incheon Seobu Police Station revealing that Lee Eun Hye, the daughter of a murderer L...More

Words get out of Incheon Seobu Police Station revealing that Lee Eun Hye, the daughter of a murderer Lee Dae Chul, has been kidnapped, murdered, and buried by a man who claims to be the culprit. As the news goes viral, people who were related to the murder case from five years ago tremble in fear of possibilities of getting brought to justice.Less

63mins 2020-07-07

3. The Execution

The execution of death-row convict Lee Dae Chul nears as well as the evaluation for Do Chang’s promoti...More

The execution of death-row convict Lee Dae Chul nears as well as the evaluation for Do Chang’s promotion. Knowing that Lee Dae Chul has an alibi at the time of the murder, Do Chang needs to decide whether to save an innocent man or to submit to the authority. Meanwhile, Do Chang and Ji Hyuk are joined by Seo Gyeong at Dae Chul’s old workplace, and that’s when Seo Gyeong gets a phone call from Park Gun Ho, who seemed to sound very urgent.Less

65mins 2020-07-13

4. We Are Only Humans

A big body of corruption sweeps over Violent Crimes Unit Two with the higher-ups continuously pressuri...More

A big body of corruption sweeps over Violent Crimes Unit Two with the higher-ups continuously pressuring them to turn a blind eye to Lee Dae Chul’s case. Meanwhile, Ji Hyuk saves Seo Gyeong from Jo Seong Dae who is suspected of killing Park Gun Ho. Eventually, clues that lead to Lee Dae Chul’s innocence start piling up as Do Chang decides to look into the case to clarify discomforting ambiguities.Less

67mins 2020-07-14

5. We Are Trying To Save A Person’s Life

While clues proving a corruptive body’s close relation to Lee Dae Chul’s case pile up, Do Chang figure...More

While clues proving a corruptive body’s close relation to Lee Dae Chul’s case pile up, Do Chang figures out a work-around to carry out a secret investigation on Jo Seong Dae. On top of that, Ji Hyuk hints to him how his very cousin, Oh Jong Tae, may be partially responsible for Yoon Ji Sun’s death from five years ago. Meanwhile, Dae Chul’s day of execution nears as his daughter, Eun Hye, visits him at the prison.Less

64mins 2020-07-20

6. Not Everyone Is Self-Centered

Do Chang confesses to Eun Hye that he wants to save her father, Lee Dae Chul. Unfortunately, Eun Hye c...More

Do Chang confesses to Eun Hye that he wants to save her father, Lee Dae Chul. Unfortunately, Eun Hye can’t trust Do Chang who literally handcuffed and arrested her father for a murder he didn’t commit. However, Do Chang shows a sign of hope for Eun Hye by getting the re-trial approved. Meanwhile, Superintendent Moon and Yoon Sang Mi prepare themselves for the possibility of an unexpected turn of events.Less

66mins 2020-07-21

7. Every Truth Has Two Opposing Stories

Although Do Chang and Mr. So prepare for the retrial of Lee Dae Chul’s case, Do Chang still needs to p...More

Although Do Chang and Mr. So prepare for the retrial of Lee Dae Chul’s case, Do Chang still needs to persuade Dae Chul to follow his lead because he is reluctant to take part in it due to the possibility of harm that it may cause his daughter. Meanwhile, Do Chang finds himself caught in a dilemma that is inflicting harm to both the victims who lost their beloved partners and the ones who crossed the line for their greed.Less

64mins 2020-07-27

8. Do Chang on a Witness Stand

It was already difficult enough for Do Chang and others to get a retrial approved. However, feeling de...More

It was already difficult enough for Do Chang and others to get a retrial approved. However, feeling desperate during the trial, Dae Chul falsely admits to his killing of Detective Jang Jin Soo. Meanwhile, Seo Gyeong receives a recording from an unknown sender of a conversation between Superintendent Moon and a prosecutor, which could act as solid evidence to prove Dae Chul’s innocence.Less

63mins 2020-07-28

9. A Voice Recording of Superintendent Moon

After losing at the retrial, Do Chang gets demoted. With Do Chang out of the picture, Violent Crimes U...More

After losing at the retrial, Do Chang gets demoted. With Do Chang out of the picture, Violent Crimes Unit Two also feels pointless to even fight for a comeback. Meanwhile, Ji Hyuk meets Seo Gyeong and finds out about a voice recording that she’s been keeping secret. Ji Hyuk and Do Chang then indirectly threaten Superintendent Moon so that they can follow him and see where he would lead them.Less

66mins 2020-08-03

10. The One Behind Jo Seong Dae

Do Chang gets reinstated and returns to Violent Crimes Unit Two after coming to an agreement with Supe...More

Do Chang gets reinstated and returns to Violent Crimes Unit Two after coming to an agreement with Superintendent Moon. The team then focuses on Park Gun Ho’s case and stumbles upon Jo Seong Dae’s bloodstain at the murder site. This leads to the revelation of Chief Nam's wrongdoing as well as a possible connection to Oh Jong Tae. Just before closing in on Jo Seong Dae, the team catches the sight of the one behind the corruption.Less

63mins 2020-08-04

11. Do Chang Goes After Oh Jong Tae

With the help of a little stunt pulled off by Jae Hong, Do Chang gets one step closer to proving Oh Jo...More

With the help of a little stunt pulled off by Jae Hong, Do Chang gets one step closer to proving Oh Jong Tae’s crime. Meanwhile, Ji Hyuk barges into Yoo Jeong Seok’s office, asking if he is closely acquainted with his cousin, Oh Jong Tae. Even with all evidence closing in on him, Oh Jong Tae still holds what seems to be the key to shaking off all things that annoy him.Less

66mins 2020-08-10

12. You Can't Die Just Yet

While Ji Hyuk manages to survive the ambush by Oh Jong Tae, the prosecution adds more pressure to Do C...More

While Ji Hyuk manages to survive the ambush by Oh Jong Tae, the prosecution adds more pressure to Do Chang and his colleagues, invalidating their efforts to bring Oh Jong Tae down. Do Chang however continues to put pieces together and stumbles upon a crucial link that connects Oh Jong Tae to his evil deed. Meanwhile, Seo Gyeong finds out that her boss, Yoo Jeong Seok, was at the murder scene five years ago.Less

65mins 2020-08-11

13. The Remains Of A Dead Body Near Gawol Church

Jin Seo Gyeong hosts a secret meeting with Yoo Jeong Seok and Kim Gi Tae at Gawol Church, demanding th...More

Jin Seo Gyeong hosts a secret meeting with Yoo Jeong Seok and Kim Gi Tae at Gawol Church, demanding them the truth regarding a missing person named Jo Seong Gi. In the meantime, Do Chang and Ji Hyuk successfully locate the missing dead body from five years ago. Despite the evidence against their favor, Oh Jong Tae and Nam Guk Hyun cook up a loophole to clear the charges.Less

66mins 2020-08-17

14. Those Who Deserve To Die

Even after the arrest, Oh Jong Tae still has the audacity to claim his innocence and goes on to emphas...More

Even after the arrest, Oh Jong Tae still has the audacity to claim his innocence and goes on to emphasize the incompetence and corruption of the police organization. Meanwhile, Seo Gyeong and Sang Mi sidestep to approach the matter in their own way. Eventually, Do Chang reaches Yoo Jeong Seok with a warrant, and Jeong Seok shocks everyone by uttering a short confession.Less

67mins 2020-08-18

15. Something Worth Dying For

Yoo Jeong Seok admits to his doings before his junior reporters and leaves the office, ordering them t...More

Yoo Jeong Seok admits to his doings before his junior reporters and leaves the office, ordering them to stay put until his next instruction. While being threatened by Oh Jong Tae, Nam Guk Hyun offers video footage of Jeong Seok’s murders. On the verge of being exposed, Jeong Seok willingly suggests the police that he would confess in his unique manner. The confession is officially published.Less

67mins 2020-08-24

16. The Last Target

The shocking death of Yoo Jeong Seok stirs up the public, and the case is now under a spotlight. As th...More

The shocking death of Yoo Jeong Seok stirs up the public, and the case is now under a spotlight. As the prosecutor makes a confession to his previous wrongdoing out of conscience, Oh Jong Tae gets sentenced to a lifetime in prison. However, Ji Hyuk’s gut feeling tingles down his back, and he starts searching for something. Something that might just reveal the truth behind the death of a fellow detective, Jang Joon Gi.Less

71mins 2020-08-25

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Cast

Son Hyun-joo

Kang Do-chang

Jang Seung-jo

Oh Ji-hyeok

Kim Hyo-jin

Cheon Na-na

Jung Moon-sung

Woo Tae-ho

Cha Rae-hyung

Kwon Jae-hong

Jung Soon-won

Ji Man-gu

Kim Ji-hoon

Byeon Ji-woong

Kim Myeong-jun

Sim Dong-uk

Son Jong-hak

Moon Sang-beom

Jo Hee-bong

Woo Bong-sik

Song Young-chang

Cheon Seong-dae

Choi Dae-hoon

Cheon Sang-u

Park Won-sang

Choi Yong-geun

Lee Jung-ok

Jang Ki-jin

Baek Eun-hae

Kang Eun-hee

Lee Ha-eun

Lee Eun-hye

Park Keun-hyong

Jung In-Beom

Hong Seo-young

Moon Bo-Kyung

Kim In-kwon

Lee Sung-Gon

Ha Young

Jung Hee-Joo

Baek Sang-hee

Kim Min-Ji

Cha Soon-bae

Jung Chi-Soo

Shim Jae-Hyun

Park Sang-Hoon

Hong Sang-pyo

Jo Jin-Chul

Yang Hee-won

Jae Woong [Eun Hee's son]

Cho Tae-kwan

Michael Cha

Ko Chang-seok

Cha Moon-Ho

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A Review by ParkMin 5

Written by ParkMin on 2024-02-20

Regarding season 1, I liked the earlier episodes and I was looking forward to the upcoming ones but things didn't go as expected. They had a... read more

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A Review by ParkMin

Regarding season 1, I liked the earlier episodes and I was looking forward to the upcoming ones but things didn't go as expected. They had a really poor mix of investigators and journalists/reporters working on the case. Not even the involv...