Crime K-dramas often delve into the intricacies of criminal investigations, the psychology of criminals, and the justice system. Here are some compelling crime K-dramas:
1. “Signal” (2016): A unique drama where present-day detectives communicate with a detective from the past via a walkie-talkie to resolve cold cases.
2. “Stranger” (also known as “Secret Forest”) (2017 & 2020): Follows the collaboration between a cold prosecutor and a determined detective to uncover corruption and solve crimes.
3. “Tunnel” (2017): A detective from the 1980s ends up in the present day, and he tries to solve a series of serial murder cases with the help of modern-day detectives.
4. “Voice” (2017): Centers on the employees of a 112 emergency call center as they chase a serial killer responsible for the death of a family member.
5. “Live” (2018): Chronicles the lives of police officers from the lowest field cadets and their journey through incidents, facing the harsh realities of their profession.
6. “Bad Guys” (2014): A detective forms a team of convicts, including a gangster, a hitman, and a serial killer, to catch other bad guys.
7. “Defendant” (2017): A prosecutor wakes up one day to find himself in prison, sentenced to death, and with no memory of the crime he supposedly committed.
8. “Watcher” (2019): Focuses on three individuals whose lives are intertwined due to a tragic incident. They join forces to uncover the truth behind the corruption in the police force.
9. “Criminal Minds” (2017): Based on the US TV series of the same name, it revolves around a team of profilers who solve crimes by studying behavioral patterns.
10. “Life on Mars” (2018): A detective finds himself in the 1980s after an accident, and he works with a new team to solve crimes while trying to figure out what happened to him.
11. “The Fiery Priest” (2019): An unlikely trio – a detective, a prosecutor, and a priest with anger management issues – team up to solve a murder.
12. “Nobody Knows” (2020): A detective, known for her fierce dedication, seeks the truth behind her friend’s death and protects a young boy who is in danger.
13. “Mouse” (2021): A rookie police officer gets involved in a pursuit of a notorious serial killer in a society where DNA tests can predict potential psychopathy.
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