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The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow
★ 8.2/10•2026•TV-14•Crime•Mystery•Drama
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A fiercely competitive police officer and an idealistic prosecutor, former high school classmates, reunite while investigating a nationwide serial murder case, pulling them into both a dangerous pursuit and an unresolved personal past.

Park Joon-woo · Director

이지현 · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateApr 20, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tae-ju’s Comeback To KangseongE167m

Tae-ju’s Comeback To Kangseong

After his superior is arrested, Kang Tae-ju is reassigned and returns to his hometown of Kangseong following a demotion. On his first day working at the local office, he learns from his coworkers that a former convict connected to one of his past cases has been brutally assaulted.

Apr 20, 2026

Episode 2 - Female Reporter In Police OperationE264m

Female Reporter In Police Operation

Following a tense and uneasy reunion with Si-young, Tae-ju throws himself back into the hunt for the serial killer. As the investigation intensifies, a determined reporter named Ji-won becomes involved, joining the effort to track down the murderer.

Apr 21, 2026

Episode 3 - The Emergence Of New VictimE366m

The Emergence Of New Victim

After Tae-ju assaults the county governor's nephew in retaliation for Soon-young's attack, he faces the serious threat of losing his position. Meanwhile, a victim's testimony leads him to a troubling discovery

Apr 27, 2026

Episode 4 - The Doubt Toward Gi-beomE466m

The Doubt Toward Gi-beom

Reeling from the death of Min-ji, who had placed her trust in him, Tae-ju seeks out Si-young and proposes that they work together to capture the serial killer. His return sparks tension and debate among his colleagues, but Tae-ju remains single-minded, determined to continue the hunt.

Apr 28, 2026

Episode 5 - Gi-beom’s MissingE562m

Gi-beom’s Missing

As suspicion tightens around Gi-beom, evidence seems to seal his guilt. However, more evidence proves to contradict the timeline. As Tae-ju digs deeper, suspicion shifts toward someone with close access.

May 4, 2026

Episode 6 - The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious ManE663m

The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious Man

Doubt grows over Lee Gi-beom's guilt as his confession is exposed as coerced through illegal detention and abuse. Tae-ju confronts corruption within the investigation while Ji-won uncovers new leads.

May 5, 2026

Episode 7 - Another SuspectE768m

Another Suspect

Doubts grow over Lee Gi-beom's confession as Tae-ju uncovers corruption, illegal detention, and a cover-up. Suspicion shifts to Im Seok-man, while new evidence reignites the hunt for the real serial killer.

May 11, 2026

Episode 8 - Soon-young's DisappearanceE867m

Soon-young's Disappearance

Im Seok-man is forced into a false confession during a police reenactment, while authorities declare the case solved. Tae-ju grows suspicious and starts uncovering corruption behind the investigation and Gi-beom's death.

May 12, 2026

Episode 9 - The Killing Is Not OverE962m

The Killing Is Not Over

As buried secrets resurface, Tae-ju begins uncovering a terrifying truth behind the serial killer case everyone believed was solved. A hidden child, suspicious police involvement, and growing distrust push the investigation into darker territory, forcing the team to question everything they thought they knew.

May 18, 2026

Episode 10 - The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s BodyE1066m

The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s Body

Tae-ju gets closer to exposing the truth as shocking connections between past victims and the police begin to surface. Trust inside the team starts to crack, while a dangerous suspect makes a bold move that puts everyone at risk. With time running out, the investigation spirals toward an explosive confrontation.

May 19, 2026

Episode 11 - The Emergence Of Yeong-beomE1167m

The Emergence Of Yeong-beom

A tragic accident pushes Tae-ju to make a desperate choice as hidden family ties and painful secrets resurface. While Soonyoung fights for her life, old wounds, guilt, and power struggles threaten to destroy everyone connected to the past.

May 25, 2026

Episode 12 - The Result Of Seok-man’s RetrialE1266m

The Result Of Seok-man’s Retrial

In the emotional finale, long-buried truths finally come to light as Tae-ju and Soon-young face the consequences of the past. With betrayal, sacrifice, and grief reaching their peak, the final confrontation forces everyone to choose between revenge and forgiveness - leading to a heartbreaking but unforgettable ending.

May 26, 2026

Actors

Park Hae-soo

Park Hae-soo

Kang Tae-ju

Lee Hee-jun

Lee Hee-jun

Cha Si-young

Kwak Sun-young

Kwak Sun-young

Seo Ji-won

Seo Ji-hye

Seo Ji-hye

Kang Soon-young

Song Geon-hee

Song Geon-hee

Lee Ki-bum / Cha Young-beom

Jung Moon-sung

Jung Moon-sung

Lee Ki-hwan

Bek Hyun-jin

Bek Hyun-jin

Kim Man-chun

Yoo Seung-mok

Yoo Seung-mok

Cha Mu-jin

Lee Suk-hyeong

Lee Suk-hyeong

Woon-hee

Kim Hwan-hee

Kim Hwan-hee

Min-ji

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