The Good Detective (2020)
The Good Detective is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
The verdict
The Good Detective never gathered enough ratings for a firm read on this Korean series while it was on our list. Episodes run about 65 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — Korean crime with a drama streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~65 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Cho Nam-guk
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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