The Scarecrow (2026) · WatchGuide

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20261 Season8.2

Crime, Mystery, Drama

TMDB8.2

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Genre: Crime
Certificate: TV-14
Origin: KR

About

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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Director: Park Joon-woo
Writing: 이지현
Status: Ended
First aired: Apr 20, 2026
Network: ENA
Studio: Studio ANSEILLEN, KT Studio Genie

Time to finish

9 hrs

12 episodes. About 2 weeks at an hour a night.

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Cast

Park Hae-soo

Kang Tae-ju

Lee Hee-jun

Cha Si-young

Kwak Sun-young

Seo Ji-won

Seo Ji-hye

Kang Soon-young

Song Geon-hee

Lee Ki-bum / Cha Young-beom

Jung Moon-sung

Lee Ki-hwan

Bek Hyun-jin

Kim Man-chun

Yoo Seung-mok

Cha Mu-jin

Lee Suk-hyeong

Woon-hee

Kim Hwan-hee

Min-ji

SERIES

20261 Season8.2

Crime, Mystery, Drama

TMDB8.2

Votes13

Your rating

Genre: Crime
Certificate: TV-14
Origin: KR

About

Where to watch

Region

Stream

Rakuten Viki

With ads

Rakuten Viki

Amasian TV

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Apr 20, 2026 · 1h 7m · ★ 8.0
Tae-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.
E2 · Airs Apr 21, 2026 · 1h 4m · ★ 8.0
Female 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.
E3 · Airs Apr 27, 2026 · 1h 6m · ★ 7.0
The 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
E4 · Airs Apr 28, 2026 · 1h 6m
The 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.
E5 · Airs May 4, 2026 · 1h 2m
Gi-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.
E6 · Airs May 5, 2026 · 1h 3m
The 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.
E7 · Airs May 11, 2026 · 1h 8m
Another Suspect
Doubts grow over Lee Gi-beom's confession as Tae-ju uncovers corruption, illegal detention, and a cover-up. Suspicion shifts to Im Seok-man, while new evidence reignites the hunt for the real serial killer.
E8 · Airs May 12, 2026 · 1h 7m
Soon-young's Disappearance
Im Seok-man is forced into a false confession during a police reenactment, while authorities declare the case solved. Tae-ju grows suspicious and starts uncovering corruption behind the investigation and Gi-beom's death.
E9 · Airs May 18, 2026 · 1h 2m
The Killing Is Not Over
As buried secrets resurface, Tae-ju begins uncovering a terrifying truth behind the serial killer case everyone believed was solved. A hidden child, suspicious police involvement, and growing distrust push the investigation into darker territory, forcing the team to question everything they thought they knew.
E10 · Airs May 19, 2026 · 1h 6m
The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s Body
Tae-ju gets closer to exposing the truth as shocking connections between past victims and the police begin to surface. Trust inside the team starts to crack, while a dangerous suspect makes a bold move that puts everyone at risk. With time running out, the investigation spirals toward an explosive confrontation.
E11 · Airs May 25, 2026 · 1h 7m
The Emergence Of Yeong-beom
A tragic accident pushes Tae-ju to make a desperate choice as hidden family ties and painful secrets resurface. While Soonyoung fights for her life, old wounds, guilt, and power struggles threaten to destroy everyone connected to the past.
E12 · Airs May 26, 2026 · 1h 6m
The Result Of Seok-man’s Retrial
In the emotional finale, long-buried truths finally come to light as Tae-ju and Soon-young face the consequences of the past. With betrayal, sacrifice, and grief reaching their peak, the final confrontation forces everyone to choose between revenge and forgiveness - leading to a heartbreaking but unforgettable ending.