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Through the Darkness(TV show/series, 2022)

Original title: "악의 마음을 읽는 자들" (Korean/KO)
1h 7min per episode | Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 12 episodes

Through the DarknessRating: 3.7/5 (with 12 votes)
Through the Darkness (Korean: 악의 마음을 읽는 자들) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Kim Nam-gil, Jin Seon-kyu and Kim So-jin. It is based on the 2018 non-fiction book of the same title co-written by Korea's first criminal profiler Kwon Il-yong and journalist-turned-author Ko Na-mu, which highlights Kwon's field experiences. It aired on SBS TV from January 14 to March 12, 2022, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). ()
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About Through the Darkness

A team of tenacious detectives study the minds of murderers at a time when Korea's first serial murders terrorized the nation. Based on true events.

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SBS 〈악의 마음을 읽는 자들〉 3분 하이라이트 영상 공개! #악의마음을읽는자들 #SBSCatch(Trailer, 2:56)

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Through the Darkness Seasons and Episodes

01/14/2022Season 1 - 12 episodes
A team of tenacious detectives study the minds of murderers at a time when Korea's first serial murders terrorized the nation. Based on true events.
#1 | 01/14/2022Red Cap Incident
Song Ha-yeong pursues a criminal known for targeting young women. Kook Yeong-su looks to form a team of criminal behavioral analysts.
#2 | 01/15/2022Habits of Criminals
Ha-yeong consults a criminal to understand a killer’s motives. An arrest leads to a startling interrogation session and a break in the case.
#3 | 01/21/2022Ha-yeong Meets Tae-gu Again
The grisly murder of a child catches the attention of Ha-yeong and Yeong-su. A determined police captain clashes with the team.
#4 | 01/22/2022What Must We Remember?
When a suspect’s home is searched, the police make a gruesome discovery. Ha-yeong and Yeong-su grow frustrated as the investigation continues.
#5 | 01/28/2022Looking into the Minds of Evil
A crooked new police chief causes trouble for the team. The deaths of a professor and his wife touch off a series of brutal murders.
#6 | 01/29/2022The Man With the Hiking Boots
Yoon Tae-gu and Kim Bong-sik seek to set boundaries on the behavioral analysis team. A complex investigation sends the police down a twisted path.
#7 | 02/25/2022A Scary Wolf Inside the Rabbit Burrow
Ha-yeong spends time with his mother on his birthday. With two killers on the loose, the investigators are faced with high-pressure stakes.
#8 | 02/26/2022There Are No Perfect Crimes
A chase takes a risky turn. When a suspect asks for a high-ranking officer, Ha-yeong hatches a plan. A search for victims' bodies continues.
#9 | 03/04/2022Becoming the Monster
The behavioral analysis team agrees to an interview with a journalist. Ha-yeong seeks to enter the killer’s mind, but it takes a toll on him.
#10 | 03/05/2022I Just Liked It
During interviews and crime scene reenactments, Ha-yeong and the police dive deep into a ruthless suspect's psyche and past trauma.
#11 | 03/11/2022The Victims And Their Families
A horrific accident forces Ha-yeong to reflect on the mental impact of his work. Meanwhile, two people go missing from a karaoke bar, raising suspicions.
#12 | 03/12/2022The Hearts of Criminals
Police and the analysis team investigate a murder suspect who is known for charming women and luring them into his car.
#13Episode 13
#14Episode 14
#15Episode 15
#16Episode 16

Additional Information

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Production country: South Korea
Original language: Korean (KO)
Spoken languages: Korean (KO)
Translated into 13 languages: Arabic (AR), Czech (CS), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Indonesian (ID), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Thai (TH), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 01/14/2022
Last episode released on: 03/12/2022
Director: Park Bo-ram
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Agui Maeumeul Ilgneun Jadeul"
"Inside Criminal Minds"
"People Who Read the Hearts of Evil"
"Those Who Read Hearts of Evil"
"Those Who Read the Minds of Evil"
"악의 마음을 읽는 자들"
"เจาะจิตอำมหิต"
"Those Who Read the Hearts of Evil"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:51417, Added: 02/12/2022, Last updated: 04/12/2024