The Scarecrow

허수아비

2026 · Ended · 1 season · 12 episodes · Crime, Mystery · South Korea

Creator 이지현 · Channel ENA · Starring Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-jun, Kwak Sun-young

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.
IMDb
8.2/10 · 1,690 votes
RATE IT
Your rating

Episodes

12 episodes · April 2026 – May 2026
  1. Episode 1: 1. Tae-ju’s Comeback To KangseongApril 20, 2026 · 67 min
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Female Reporter In Police OperationApril 21, 2026 · 64 min
    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.
  3. Episode 3: 3. The Emergence Of New VictimApril 27, 2026 · 66 min
    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
  4. Episode 4: 4. The Doubt Toward Gi-beomApril 28, 2026 · 66 min
    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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. Gi-beom’s MissingMay 4, 2026 · 62 min
    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.
  6. Episode 6: 6. The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious ManMay 5, 2026 · 63 min
    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.
Show 6 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. Another SuspectMay 11, 2026 · 68 min
    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.
  2. Episode 8: 8. Soon-young's DisappearanceMay 12, 2026 · 67 min
    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.
  3. Episode 9: 9. The Killing Is Not OverMay 18, 2026 · 62 min
    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.
  4. Episode 10: 10. The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s BodyMay 19, 2026 · 66 min
    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.
  5. Episode 11: 11. The Emergence Of Yeong-beomMay 25, 2026 · 67 min
    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.
  6. Episode 12: 12. The Result Of Seok-man’s RetrialMay 26, 2026 · 66 min
    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.

Trailers and images

Credits

Film and series details

FIRST AIRED
April 20, 2026
LAST AIRED
May 26, 2026
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Studio ANSEILLEN, KT Studio Genie

Similar films and series

Films are shown with the YouTube player from the rights holders’ official YouTube channels; Sinetopya does not host files.

© 2026 Thunderbolt Labs LLC, version 2255