7 Thrilling K-Dramas With Twisted Mysteries & Dynamic Detective Twosomes

Somehow, there's no better way to showcase an investigative team on screen than through a compelling duo. Two detectives allow showrunners to delve into their relationship (whether it's romance or bromance) and personal lives that can be connected to the mystery they're digging into.

If you love such dynamic crime-fighting duos and want them to investigate an exciting murder mystery on top of it, we've got good news. Here's a list of seven K-dramas that have it all. Enjoy!

Through the Darkness (2022)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

Song Ha-young is an empathetic detective with a knack for understanding the minds of serial killers. Inspired by the success of criminal profiling in other countries, a friend on the force recruits Ha-young to form South Korea's first profiling team. The two begin a groundbreaking work inspired by the real-life experiences of Korea's pioneering profiler.

Blind (2022)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, TVING

When a series of murders targets jurors one by one, suspicion falls on a homicide detective. He must team up with a social worker who served on the same targeted jury to uncover the true culprit. Together, they delve into the mystery, racing against the clock to clear the name of one and save the life of another.

Bad and Crazy (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, TVING, iQIYI

Ryu Soo-yeol, a determined police officer, is extremely effective at his job but uses morally gray methods. His world is turned upside down when a mysterious vigilante known as 'K' disrupts his carefully crafted existence, forcing Soo-yeol to confront his own ethical boundaries and navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

The Kidnapping Day (2023)

IMDb rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, TVING

Hoping to pay for his daughter's surgery, Kim Myung-joon resorts to kidnapping a wealthy child prodigy. However, the situation takes a tragic turn when the girl's parents are murdered, leaving her with amnesia from the trauma. Now an unlikely duo must join forces to elude the killer and discover what really happened.

Beyond Evil (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Viki, WeTV

Two decades ago, a woman was murdered while another mysteriously disappeared in a quaint town. Now, the missing woman's twin brother is on the police force and still investigating the old case. When a talented young detective is assigned to the town, the two team up, determined to unearth the truth by any means necessary.

Stranger (2017-2020)

IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Philo

Hwang Si-mok, a model prosecutor known for his difficulty connecting with others, finds an unexpectedly perfect partner in the relentless Lieutenant Han Yeo-jin. Together they tackle a homicide case which turns into something far more complicated than a simple murder investigation.

Mouse (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.7/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, WeTV, TVING, iQIYI

Go Moo-chi is a veteran detective haunted by a tragic childhood incident. Along with his rookie partner, Jeong Ba-reum, he embarks on a mission to catch a ruthless serial killer while delving deeper and deeper into the origins of psychopathy.