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Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard, the spin-off series of the popular K-drama Stranger, premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, a week before its streaming debut on October 20. On November 7, the series released its final episode on TVING.
Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard revolves around the prosecutor Dong-jae, a familiar character from the Stranger series. Dong-jae is the prosecutor of the Cheongju District Prosecutors’ Office and is frustrated due to his long-awaited promotion.
Although he is known as one of the most ambitious investigators, his previous bribe-taking incident impedes his prospects for a glorious career. However, the series involves a mystery that begins with a trifling accident. The plot is structured with numerous other incidents that unfold mysteries about a high-profile murder case.
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The series provides serious thrills with its murder mystery and also includes some slapstick comedy. The continuation of the moral dilemmas of the prosecutor keeps the viewers hooked till its 10th and final episode.
Note: The article reflects the author's opinion and is listed in no particular order.
Vigilante, Inspecter Koo, and more K-dramas to explore after watching Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard
The investigation of a high-profile murder case is a pivotal theme in the drama Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard. People who enjoy crime and murder investigation dramas can explore this series-
- Inspector Koo
- Voice
- Tell Me What You Saw
- Mouse
- Vigilante
1) Inspector Koo
Release Year: 2021
Episodes: 12
Streaming on: Netflix
Cast: Lee Young-ae, Kim Hye-jun, Kim Hae-sook
Lady Vengeance actor Lee Young-ae plays a pivotal role in Inspector Koo, a K-drama based on the murder mystery and investigation. Koo Kyung-yi, played by Lee Young-ae, is a former police officer who turns into an insurance investigator.
As a woman in her 40s, she leads a life playing online games and drinking beer, despite having serious career prospects. However, she is tricked into investigating a murder case related to insurance by Ja-hee, an investigation team member.
On the other hand, a teenage college girl who likes to experiment with blood and test tubes turns out to be a serial killer.
Those who like Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard, can relate to this drama, as both portray the investigator differently from the conventional detectives.
2) Voice
Release Year: 2017
Episodes: 16
Streaming on: Netflix
Cast: Lee Ha-na, Jang Hyuk, Son Eun-seo
Voice is another K-drama that weaves a story of serial killers and murder investigations. The series concluded its four seasons in 2021 and is preparing for the fifth one, according to Soompi.
While Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard has some humorous moments during the investigation, Voice is portrayed with gore and violent visuals. The series centers around two investigators - Kang Kwon-ju and Mu Jin-hyuk.
Mu Jin-hyuk is a police investigator who lost his wife to the serial killer and cannot forgive himself as he could not receive his wife's last call. On the other hand, Kang Kwon-ju works in a police call center and has enhanced hearing abilities, which she uses to solve cases.
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3) Tell Me What You Saw
Release Year: 2020
Episodes: 16
Streaming on: Viki, Apple TV
Cast: Jang Hyuk, Choi Soo-young, Jin seo-yeon
The Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard fans can watch Tell Me What You Saw, another suspense thriller. The K-drama centers around a serial killer named 'The Guy', who reappears after five years, with the 'mint candy' as his signature mark.
On the other hand, a genius profiler, Oh Hyun-Jae lives an isolated life. However, with the news of the serial killer's reappearance, he teams up with a rural police officer Soo-young, who has a sharp memory.
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4) Mouse
Release Year: 2021
Episodes: 20
Streaming on: Prime Video
Cast: Lee Seung-gi, Lee hee-jun, Park Ju-hyun
Mouse, another crime thriller based on psychopaths, can be watched after Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard. The plot deviates from the usual detective-versus-killer tales, offering a deep dive into the psyche of psychopaths instead.
In the beginning, the story reveals a psychopath getting arrested and depicts a theory suggesting the progeny of a psychopath will exhibit the same traits and it can be detected during the unborn stage.
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5) Vigilante
Release Year: 2023
Episodes: 8
Streaming on: Disney+Hotstar
Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji-tae, Lee Joon-hyuk
Another K-drama that needs to be explored after watching Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard is Vigilante.
Adapted from a webtoon of the same name, the drama centers around Kim Ji Yong, who witnessed her mother being beaten to death by a local criminal in his childhood. When he learned that the killer was sentenced to a light punishment of three and a half years in jail, he took an oath to punish him.
After growing up, he becomes a model student at the police academy, but he harbors some secrets. After sunset, he sees himself as a vigilante and punishes criminals. His character raises questions about the efficiency of law enforcement and the justice system.
Fans of Dongjae, The Good, or The Bastard will find these K-dramas worth exploring.
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