Stranger (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2017, Stranger is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Hwang Shi Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. Hwang becomes a prosecutor known for his piercing intelligence and logic, but he is ostracized because he lacks empathy and social skills. He is also one of only a handful of upright prosecutors who have refused to take bribes. One day, he encounters a stabbing victim while investigating corruption. He meets Lieutenant Han Yeo Jin at the crime scene. They join forces to root out corruption at the prosecutors’ office and solve a serial murder case.
Who’s in it. Stranger stars Cho Seung-woo as Hwang Si-mok, Bae Doona as Han Yeo-jin, Lee Jun-hyuk as Seo Dong-jae and You Chea-myung as Lee Chang-jun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Stranger sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger (2017)?
- In US, Stranger is available to stream on Netflix, Rakuten Viki and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger worth watching?
- Stranger holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stranger?
- Stranger stars Cho Seung-woo, Bae Doona, Lee Jun-hyuk, You Chea-myung and Jeon Hye-jin.
- When was Stranger released?
- Stranger was released in 2017.