Stranger (2017)
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Stranger is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
What the audience says
Stranger has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 217 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Korean crime, leaning drama, not one for younger kids.
- Why
- Currently 8.3/10 from 217 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Su-yeon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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