the good detective is a South Korea drama released in 2020 rated 8.4/10 with 16 episodes. This action series has been watched by 15,042 viewers.
Key Details
| Country | |
| Genre | ActionThrillerMysteryDrama |
| Year | 2020 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:10:00 |
| Rating | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Jo Nam Gook |
| Main Cast | Son Hyun Joo, Jang Seung Jo, Lee Elijah, Oh Jung Se, Ji Seung Hyun |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
When doubts arise about a five-year-old murder conviction, a veteran detective partners with a young hotshot to hunt down the case's hidden truths. Kang Do Chang is an 18-year veteran detective who, one day, arrests an alleged murderer named Lee Dae Chul. The court later sentences him to death, but when reviewing the file of his case, Do Chang discovers evidence that would clear Dae Chul. With time running out as the mounting evidence threatens to expose the error, Do Chang is caught between seeking power and seeking justice when he meets Oh Ji Hyuk, an elite detective from the police force. These opposites partners begin working together. (Source: Wikipedia, JTBC, Netflix)
Critical Reception
the good detective has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.4/10 based on 6,120 ratings. It is ranked #770 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of the good detective?
the good detective has a rating of 8.4/10 based on 6,120 ratings.
How many episodes does the good detective have?
the good detective has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.
What genre is the good detective?
the good detective is a Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in the good detective?
The main cast of the good detective includes Son Hyun Joo, Jang Seung Jo, Lee Elijah, Oh Jung Se, Ji Seung Hyun.
When was the good detective released?
the good detective was released in 2020 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.