shadow detective is a South Korea drama released in 2022 rated 7.8/10 with 8 episodes. This mystery series has been watched by 2,547 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | MysteryCrimeDrama |
| Year | 2022 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Duration | 00:57:00 |
| Rating | 7.8/10 |
| Director | Han Dong Hwa |
| Main Cast | Lee Sung Min, Jin Goo, Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Hak Joo |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Kim Taek Rok is a veteran detective at the Geumo Police Station waiting for his retirement. One day, he starts receiving phone calls from someone who claims to be an old friend. The caller tells him that he killed Kim Taek Rok’s colleague Woo Hyun Seok, suggesting looking into Kim Taek Rok's past to find things he did wrong. Initially, Taek Rok's Investigation Squad Chief Kook Jin Han, who recently transferred to Geumo Police Station, suspects Kim Taek Rok as Woo Hyun Seok's murderer, but he begins to trust Kim Taek Rok and his innocence. They begin to look for Kim Taek Rok’s mysterious caller with the help of detectives Lee Sung A and Son Kyung Chan. (Source: AsianWiki; edited by MyDramaList)
Critical Reception
shadow detective has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.8/10 based on 703 ratings. It is ranked #2,910 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of shadow detective?
shadow detective has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 703 ratings.
How many episodes does shadow detective have?
shadow detective has 8 episodes, each approximately 00:57:00 long.
What genre is shadow detective?
shadow detective is a Mystery, Crime, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in shadow detective?
The main cast of shadow detective includes Lee Sung Min, Jin Goo, Kyung Soo Jin, Lee Hak Joo.
When was shadow detective released?
shadow detective was released in 2022 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.