The read
A Balasaur Score of 84 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.4/10. The series ran 2 seasons across 32 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk. Streaming on Netflix.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
217 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 16 ep2017 |
| 2 | Season 2 | 16 ep2020 |
Key crew
- Park Hyeon-seokDirector
- Lee Su-yeonScreenplay
- Kim Jun-seokOriginal Music Composer
- Jung Se-rinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Cho Seung-wooHwang Si-mok
- Bae DoonaHan Yeo-jin
- Lee Jun-hyukSeo Dong-jae
- Jeon Hye-jinChoi Bit
- Choi Mu-sungWoo Tae-ha
- Yoon Se-aLee Yeon-jae
- Park Seong-geunKang Won-chul
- Jeon Bae-sooChoi Yun-soo
- Choi Jae-woongJang Geon
- Lee Hae-youngShin Jae-yong
- Song Ji-hoPark Sun-chang
- Kim Young-jaeKim Sa-hyun
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