The Good Detective
The Good Detective
TV Series
7.2
2020 2 Seasons

The Good Detective

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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.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

16 Episodes Aired 2020

When doubts arise about a five-year-old murder conviction, a veteran detective partners with a young hotshot to hunt down the case's hidden truths.

The Murder Case From Five Years Ago
64 min
E1

The Murder Case From Five Years Ago

Jul 06, 2020

On their first day as partners, detectives Kang Do-chang and Oh Ji-hyeok pick up a series of calls with perplexing connections to a closed murder case.

No Sinner Shall Sleep Peacefully At Night
63 min
E2

No Sinner Shall Sleep Peacefully At Night

Jul 07, 2020

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.

The Execution
65 min
E3

The Execution

Jul 13, 2020

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.

We Are Only Humans
67 min
E4

We Are Only Humans

Jul 14, 2020

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.

We Are Trying To Save A Person’s Life
64 min
E5

We Are Trying To Save A Person’s Life

Jul 20, 2020

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.

Not Everyone Is Self-Centered
66 min
E6

Not Everyone Is Self-Centered

Jul 21, 2020

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.

Every Truth Has Two Opposing Stories
64 min
E7

Every Truth Has Two Opposing Stories

Jul 27, 2020

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.

Do Chang on a Witness Stand
63 min
E8

Do Chang on a Witness Stand

Jul 28, 2020

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.

A Voice Recording of Superintendent Moon
66 min
E9

A Voice Recording of Superintendent Moon

Aug 03, 2020

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.

The One Behind Jo Seong Dae
63 min
E10

The One Behind Jo Seong Dae

Aug 04, 2020

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.

Do Chang Goes After Oh Jong Tae
66 min
E11

Do Chang Goes After Oh Jong Tae

Aug 10, 2020

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.

You Can't Die Just Yet
65 min
E12

You Can't Die Just Yet

Aug 11, 2020

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.

The Remains Of A Dead Body Near Gawol Church
66 min
E13

The Remains Of A Dead Body Near Gawol Church

Aug 17, 2020

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.

Those Who Deserve To Die
67 min
E14

Those Who Deserve To Die

Aug 18, 2020

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.

Something Worth Dying For
67 min
E15

Something Worth Dying For

Aug 24, 2020

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.

The Last Target
71 min
E16

The Last Target

Aug 25, 2020

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.

Season 2

Season 2

16 Episodes Aired 2022

The tenacious detective duo returns to chase after killers and get to the bottom of a dark conspiracy involving an influential corporation.

Episode 1
64 min
E1

Episode 1

Jul 30, 2022

A serial killer is on the loose. As Do-chang battles past trauma, the investigation grows murkier, only taking him further from the truth.

Episode 2
64 min
E2

Episode 2

Jul 31, 2022

Do-chang’s guilt grows after another unexpected death takes place. Others want to wrap up the case, but Do-chang and Ji-hyeok refuse to give up.

Episode 3
66 min
E3

Episode 3

Aug 06, 2022

The detectives find some strong evidence and start going over CCTV footage. A man burns mysterious objects, and makes a suspicious approach.

Episode 4
66 min
E4

Episode 4

Aug 07, 2022

Do-chang and Ji-hyeok are hot on the killer’s heels, but elsewhere another murder is underway. Cheon Sang-u keeps an eye on Cheon Na-na.

Episode 5
68 min
E5

Episode 5

Aug 13, 2022

Do-chang finds out about the killer’s tragic past and realizes that one piece of his pattern of murders doesn’t line up. He induces a confession.

Episode 6
65 min
E6

Episode 6

Aug 14, 2022

Na-na follows Sang-u and finds some evidence. The team is threatened with being broken up. The detectives investigate Jung Hui-ju’s acquaintances.

Episode 7
73 min
E7

Episode 7

Aug 20, 2022

Kim Min-ji’s background is revealed. The detectives get proof that incriminates TJ Group executives. Ji-hyeok is curious about Na-na’s intentions.

Episode 8
70 min
E8

Episode 8

Aug 21, 2022

Na-na’s press conference throws Woo Tae-ho into disarray. A suspect in the Hui-ju case is caught and some clarity is brought to the case.

Episode 9
66 min
E9

Episode 9

Aug 27, 2022

The detectives question Na-na about the car accident. They investigate Tae-ho's previous whereabouts, but Choi Yong-geun is looking into this too.

Episode 10
65 min
E10

Episode 10

Aug 28, 2022

Na-na preys on Sang-u’s weaknesses. A mysterious man follows Moon Bo-kyeong, while Yong-geun plans to use her connections to his advantage.

Episode 11
69 min
E11

Episode 11

Sep 03, 2022

Yong-geun is arrested, but uses his experience to make the interrogation difficult. The detectives search for a motive for Sang-u’s murder.

Episode 12
73 min
E12

Episode 12

Sep 04, 2022

Sang-u is furious after realizing that Na-na came close to turning him in. Ji-hyeok provokes Yong-geun in an attempt to make Sang-u culpable.

Episode 13
69 min
E13

Episode 13

Sep 10, 2022

The detectives ask to reopen Tae-ho’s case and look for further evidence regarding his death. Na-na asks Ji-hyeok to make an allegiance with her.

Episode 14
70 min
E14

Episode 14

Sep 11, 2022

The detectives question the gang who tried to kill Hui-ju’s grandfather. As they get closer to the truth, Na-na and Jang Ki-jin get into trouble.

Episode 15
69 min
E15

Episode 15

Sep 17, 2022

Na-na passes evidence of her father threatening her to Ji-hyeok, but he uses it against her. Ki-jin files a false charge against Do-chang’s team.

Episode 16
77 min
E16

Episode 16

Sep 18, 2022

While the detectives search for proof of Na-na’s crimes, she becomes chairman of TJ Group. Ji-hyeok gives testimony to get Sang-u released.

Series Info

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

32

Language

ko

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