Stranger

Name: Stranger
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2017-06-10
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Mu-sung

2017·Series·TV-MA·★ 8.3(206)

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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.

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About Stranger

Stranger is a 2017 Korean-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Lee Su-yeon and An Gil-ho and Yu Je-won. The cast is led by Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk. It spans 2 seasons and 32 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Stranger was produced by Studio Dragon, IOK Company, and Signal Entertainment Group and made in South Korea. It was first aired on June 10, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Director: Park Hyeon-seok
Created by: Lee Su-yeon, An Gil-ho, Yu Je-won
Writers: Lee Su-yeon
First aired: June 10, 2017
Last aired: October 4, 2020
Original language: Korean
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2 (32 episodes)
Network: tvN
Country: South Korea
Production: Studio Dragon, IOK Company, Signal Entertainment Group

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Stranger cast & crew

Stranger was created by Lee Su-yeon, An Gil-ho, and Yu Je-won and written by Lee Su-yeon.

The cast features Cho Seung-woo as Hwang Si-mok, Bae Doona as Han Yeo-jin, Lee Jun-hyuk as Seo Dong-jae, Jeon Hye-jin as Choi Bit, Choi Mu-sung as Woo Tae-ha, and Yoon Se-a as Lee Yeon-jae.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kim Jun-seok.

Is Stranger worth watching?

Stranger holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 206 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed crime series.

With 2 seasons and 32 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Stranger is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Stranger

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