Stranger
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 32 Episodes
2017 – 2020
Premiered: Sat, Jun 10, 2017
Yoo Je-wonLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 16: “Episode 16”
Details of the cover-up become public, but Si-mok isn't finished asking questions. The police-prosecutor council is called off.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Cho Seung-woo
Hwang Si-mok
Bae Doona
Han Yeo-jin
Lee Jun-hyuk
Seo Dong-jae
Jeon Hye-jin
Choi Bit
Choi Mu-sung
Woo Tae-ha
Yoon Se-a
Lee Yeon-jae
Park Seong-geun
Kang Won-chul
Jeon Bae-soo
Choi Yun-soo
Choi Jae-woong
Jang Geon
Lee Hae-young
Shin Jae-yong
Song Ji-ho
Park Sun-chang
Kim Young-jae
Kim Sa-hyun
Kim Hak-sun
Oh Ju-seon
Jung Sung-il
Managing Director Park
Yoon Tae-in
Seo Sang-won
Chang Ryul
Yoo Jeong O [Detective]
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Park Hyeon-seok
Lee Su-yeon, Kang Sook
Kim Jun-seok, Jung Se-rin
Department Leadership Roster
Park Hyeon-seok
Director
Lee Su-yeon
Screenplay
Kim Jun-seok
Original Music Composer
Jung Se-rin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stranger
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What is Stranger about?
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.
How many seasons does Stranger have?
Stranger comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Stranger?
Key cast members in Stranger include Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, Jeon Hye-jin, Choi Mu-sung.
Who created or directed Stranger?
Stranger was developed and directed by Park Hyeon-seok.