The Scarecrow
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.
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Ep 1Tae-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.
Ep 2Female 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.
Ep 3The 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
Ep 4The 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.
Ep 5Gi-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.
Ep 6The 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.
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