Averaged a strong 9.5% nationwide rating on MBC, peaking at 10.8% - exceptional for a period drama. Critics and audiences praised Lee Je-hoon's charismatic lead and the show's warm, retro procedural energy.
Renewal: Single-season limited run concluded May 18, 2024. A prequel to the classic MBC series Chief Inspector (1971-1989), it was conceived as a standalone origin story. (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12024 · 10 eps | 19 April 2024 | 7.8 | n/a | n/a | WORTH-IT |
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The premiere establishes the ragtag detective unit in post-Korean War Seoul, where the city's chaos and corruption provide the backdrop for the first investigation. Lee Je-hoon's Park Yeong-han arrives fully formed - morally driven, procedurally unorthodox, and immediately compelling. The period production design sets a confident visual tone.
Full episode review →The finale wraps the central arc with the kind of emotionally satisfying resolution that rewards the full ensemble - each detective gets their moment. The episode sustains the series' commitment to period authenticity while delivering the genre catharsis that drove viewership to season-high territory.
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