Stranger
비밀의 숲
Hwang Si Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. He 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. (Source: Viki; Waverlyroot at MyDramaList)
Episode 1: Stranger Episode 1
Despite being exceptional at his profession, South Korean prosecutor Hwang Shi Mok is frequently plagued by the side effects of having an abnormally developed brain—including the loss of empathy, lack of social skills and sensitivity to certain frequencies of sound. While investigating a case, he discovers that his person-of-interest has been murdered. His lack of communication with the corresponding police unit forces him to be stopped by police lieutenant Han Yeo Jin, who later assists him in arresting the lone evading suspect, who makes a not guilty plea. Despite being convicted with evidence, Shi Mok is left uncertain about it and passes his verdict to the deputy chief Lee Chang Joon as a robbery involving a third party instead of murder. Meanwhile, Yeo Jin tries to comfort the victim's family.
Episode 2: Stranger Episode 2
Shi Mok's colleague Yeong Eun Soo who convicted the suspect of murder is ostracized by the public after the convict commits suicide despite a strong evidence proving his innocence. Yeo Jin obtains a DNA sample of the real suspect and submits it to Shi Mok, who is beginning to suspect that the convict was framed. He tries to find documents inside the office of his colleague Seo Dong Jae, who indignantly prevents him from prowling around.
Episode 3: Stranger Episode 3
Shi Mok makes a bold promise of catching the real suspect on national television, infuriating his fellow colleagues. His past aggression from his personality traits becomes an object of scrutiny. Yeo Jin later accompanies him in interviewing the victim's mother. Feeling guilty about Shi Mok's apathetically insulting queries to the mother, Yeo Jin invites her to her company's loft. Chang Joon asks his father-in-law Lee Yoon Beom for advice in dealing with Shi Mok snooping around the wrong places. Shi Mok then tries to find who the victim had last to talk to before being murdered.
Episode 4: Stranger Episode 4
A word about Shi Mok's past violent behavior quickly spreads out on social media. Unconcerned about it, Shi Mok persists on investigating focuses his attention on his suspicions on Eun Soo. He surmises with Yeo Jin that the deaths of both victim and convict may have been part of a larger scheme. He and Eun Soo become suspicious of Dong Jae's proclivities, with Shi Mok following him around the city while she searches his office. He later discovers that Dong Jae has been pursuing an underage female escort who is later found left-for-dead inside the house where the primary victim was murdered.
Episode 5: Stranger Episode 5
Perplexed about the current turn-out on the case, Shi Mok is joined by Yeo Jin in visiting the escort's home for clues about her connection to the case. Dong Jae visits the police station to give an input about the case. While Yeo Jin is searching for the escort's real identity, Shi Mok is anonymously accused as the escort's abductor. As the police attempt to take him away for questioning, they are blocked by a defensive Chang Joon. Though attesting of Shi Mok's innocence, Yeo Jin is also mildly suspicious about him herself.
Episode 6: Stranger Episode 6
Eun Soo reveals to Shi Mok that she was the last person the primary victim had talked to. A few people are beginning to question Shi Mok's innocence to the escort's case, including Yeo Jin herself. As they discover new evidence, the list of possible suspects grows, including Dong Jae and the chief of police Kim Woo Gyoon. The primary victim's son returns from military service and reveals to Yeo Jin his connection to the escort. Dong Jae notices his office has been searched and storms off to get Eun Soo.
Episode 7: Stranger Episode 7
Chang Joon is appointed as Chief Prosecutor. At the hospital, someone tries to kill the unconscious underage escort, with a woman seen leaving the premises. The primary victim's son is arrested based on his relationship with both the victims. Thinking that Dong- Jae is secretly trying to destroy evidence of his connection to the escort's case, Shi Mok and Yeo Jin team up to pursue and arrest him.
Episode 8: Stranger Episode 8
Dong Jae is arrested and reprimanded by Chang Joon, who suspends his indictment. The primary victim's son gets beaten up at the station and is sent to the correctional facility, only to be released right after. Both the police and the prosecutors are publicly shunned for it. Eun Soo reveals herself to Dong Jae as the escort's abductor and coerces him to frame it to Chang Joon. Shi Mok surmises the identity of the real culprit.
Episode 9: Stranger Episode 9
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. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 10: Stranger Episode 10
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. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 11: Stranger Episode 11
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. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 12: Stranger Episode 12
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. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 13: Stranger Episode 13
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. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 14: Stranger Episode 14
Yeo-jin suspects a new killer is involved in the latest murder incident. Meanwhile, Si-mok collapses after leaving the autopsy. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 15: Stranger Episode 15
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. (Source: Netflix)
Episode 16: Stranger Episode 16
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. (Source: Netflix)
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Original Title
비밀의 숲
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Network
tvN
Content Rating
15+ - Teens 15 or older
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