The Good Detective

Two factions chase the same goal from opposite sides of the law in this Korean crime drama. The series centers on a contested pursuit for truth, where legends of corruption and decades of secrets collide with the urge to expose what really happened. At the center stands Oh Ji-hyeok, a detective with nine years on the force who keeps his emotions under lock and key after a childhood wound. He moves through investigations with quiet precision, unshaken by money or title, even when wealth flows from an influential uncle. Supporting him is Kang Do-chang, played by Son Hyun-joo, whose perspective adds grit to the casework.

Produced as a 2020 South Korean crime drama, The Good Detective is the brainchild of Cho Nam-guk and Choi Jin-won. The show leans into a tightly wound, character driven approach rather than flashy gimmicks, with a focus on practical investigation.

The series grapples with a core tension between those who want to unearth the truth and those who prefer to bury it. Oh Ji-hyeok is defined by restraint, not bravado, and the nine year veteran's past shapes his choices. Viewers gave it about 7.2 out of 10 from 39 votes.

Within its crime drama sphere, The Good Detective stands out for a sober mood and a focus on moral gray areas rather than showy twists. Its emphasis on trust, memory, and the cost of truth adds to a wave of serialized investigations in Korean television.