Following the arrest of his commanding officer, Kang Tae-ju found himself reassigned and returned to his hometown of Kangseong, a humbling demotion. On his first day at the local office, he was informed by his colleagues that a former convi…

The fraught meeting with Si-young left Tae-ju restless, and he returned with renewed urgency to the pursuit of the serial killer. The investigation deepened, drawing in Ji-won, an ambitious reporter who pledged her own resources to the sear…

Following an altercation where Tae-ju struck the county governor’s nephew – a reprisal for Soon-young’s earlier actions – he now confronts the very real possibility of losing his job. Simultaneously, a statement from one of those affected g…

Still grieving for Min-ji, who had believed in him, Tae-ju sought out Si-young and suggested a partnership to apprehend the serial killer. His reappearance stirred unease and disagreement amongst his team, yet he remained fixed in purpose, …

The net of suspicion continues to close in on Gi-beom, and accumulating evidence appears damning. Yet, further investigation reveals inconsistencies that challenge the established sequence of events. As Tae-ju pursues the truth, doubt begin…

Questions surrounding Lee Gi-beom’s culpability deepen, his earlier admission now appearing to be the product of unlawful confinement and mistreatment. As Tae-ju navigates a web of corruption within the inquiry itself, Ji-won discovers fres…

Questions are mounting regarding Lee Gi-beom’s admission, as Tae-ju's investigation reveals instances of corruption, unlawful confinement, and a deliberate attempt at concealment. Focus now turns toward Im Seok-man, and fresh discoveries ha…

Under duress, Im Seok-man was compelled to give a fabricated confession during a staged police reconstruction, even as officials announced the matter closed. However, Tae-ju’s doubts deepened, leading him to expose layers of corruption conc…

With long-dormant secrets rising to the surface, Tae-ju finds himself peeling back layers of a horrifying reality concealed within the seemingly closed serial killer case. The emergence of an unexpected child, unsettling questions about pol…

As Tae-ju draws nearer to uncovering the truth, disturbing links emerge between previous victims and the police force. Doubt begins to fracture the team's solidarity, and a perilous suspect initiates a daring action that endangers them all.…

A devastating tragedy forces Tae-ju into a perilous decision, stirring up long-buried family connections and agonizing secrets. As Soonyoung battles for survival, unresolved grievances, crippling guilt, and ruthless power dynamics loom, jeo…

The story culminates in a deeply moving finale where long-held secrets surface as Tae-ju and Soon-young confront the repercussions of what came before. As betrayal, sacrifice, and grief reach their height, the final clash compels each chara…