The Scarecrow (2026)

Name: The Scarecrow
Rating: 8.2

Rating: 8.2

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2026-04-20

Last Air Date: 2026-05-26

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: 이지현

Networks: ENA

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Top Cast

Park Hae-soo as Kang Tae-ju
Lee Hee-jun as Cha Si-young
Kwak Sun-young as Seo Ji-won
Seo Ji-hye as Kang Soon-young
Song Geon-hee as Lee Ki-bum / Cha Young-beom
Jung Moon-sung as Lee Ki-hwan
Bek Hyun-jin as Kim Man-chun
Yoo Seung-mok as Cha Mu-jin
Lee Suk-hyeong as Woon-hee
Kim Hwan-hee as Min-ji

Seasons

None (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Tae-ju’s Comeback To Kangseong (2026-04-20)

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.
Ep. 2: Female Reporter In Police Operation (2026-04-21)

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.
Ep. 3: The Emergence Of New Victim (2026-04-27)

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
Ep. 4: The Doubt Toward Gi-beom (2026-04-28)

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.
Ep. 5: Gi-beom’s Missing (2026-05-04)

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.
Ep. 6: The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious Man (2026-05-05)

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.
Ep. 7: Another Suspect (2026-05-11)

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.
Ep. 8: Soon-young's Disappearance (2026-05-12)

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.
Ep. 9: The Killing Is Not Over (2026-05-18)

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.
Ep. 10: The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s Body (2026-05-19)

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.
Ep. 11: The Emergence Of Yeong-beom (2026-05-25)

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.
Ep. 12: The Result Of Seok-man’s Retrial (2026-05-26)

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.