7 Twisty K-Dramas Exploring Depths of Biased Narration

Writers of crime fiction and thrillers have long embraced the power of the unreliable narrator. If you suspect that some things in the plot are not what they seem, you will be hooked until the final curtain falls.

If tonight you feel like trying to find a glimpse of truth in the plots, characters, and events that are never quite what they seem, here is the list of seven K-dramas that will do the trick.

Psychopath Diary (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Viki, Tubi

Yook Dong-sik is a gutless office worker who is used by everyone around him. One day he stumbles upon a murder scene and hits his head while running away from the murderer. When Dong-sik wakes up, he can't remember anything, but he has a serial killer's diary in his possession, which makes him believe that he is the one who committed the horrible crimes.

Hell Is Other People (2019)

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Prime Video

Yoon Jong-woo is a broke, aspiring crime novelist who moves to the city for love and a better life. He has to settle for a cheap and creepy dormitory full of weird residents. As sinister events begin to unfold, Jong-woo starts to doubt his own sanity.

The King of Pigs (2022)

IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, TVING

This twisted tale of revenge takes place in two timelines. In the present, two classmates reunite to remember their traumatic experiences of violence and bullying at the hands of other students. The past delves into the brutal details of what happened to them.

Beyond Evil (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, Disney+, WeTV, Channel 4

The K-drama follows one of the most twisted mysteries you'll ever see. Lee Dong-sik and Han Joo-won are two effective and passionate detectives investigating a serial murder case. As the case uncovers new evidence, the detectives question the innocence of absolutely everyone, including themselves.

The Guest (2018)

IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Where to stream: Netflix

This is the supernatural thriller with a blood-chilling monster for an antagonist. The demon possesses its victims and forces them to kill their loved ones. The leads, a cab driver with psychic ability, a Catholic exorcist, and a cynical detective, unite to hunt down the demon. But can they trust the witnesses they encounter, or even each other?

Flower of Evil (2020)

IMDb rating: 8.6/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki

Cha Ji-won is a violent crime unit detective investigating a serial murder case. Suddenly, she discovers that her own husband of many years may be somehow involved in the case and has a lot to hide.

Mouse (2021)

IMDb rating: 8.7/10

Where to stream: Viki, iQIYI, TVING, WeTV

Go Moo-chi, a veteran detective haunted by past traumas, teams up with a younger colleague to catch a serial killer. During the investigation, he studies psychopathic tendencies and the genetic and societal influences that shape murderers. With a myriad of twists lurking around every corner, you'll find yourself second-guessing the narrative from start to finish.