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D.P.

2021 – 2023Show2 seasons12 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureDrama
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama series about everyday modern life and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes · best: S1E6 "Onlookers" 8.8

Episodes

8.3
8.1

Story

Bring them back. Deserter pursuit.

A young private's assignment to capture army deserters reveals the painful reality endured by each enlistee during his compulsory call of duty.

Feels like

  • Military Drama
  • Social Critique
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Gritty Realism
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • Systemic Abuse
  • Melancholic Tone
  • High Tension
  • Korean Cinema Excellence

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Han Jun-hee
Written by
Kim Bo-tong, Han Jun-hee
Produced by
Kim Dong-min
Music by
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Everyone

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Facts

August 27, 2021 · July 28, 2023 · Ended

First aired
August 27, 2021
Last aired
July 28, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Parking Garage, Old Cop, Young Cop, Shown Their Work +9

  • Parking Garage
  • Old Cop, Young Cop
  • Shown Their Work
  • Trans Tribulations
  • Sequel Hook
  • Running Gag
  • Hate Sink
  • Downer Ending
  • Shrouded in Myth
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Product Placement
  • Never My Fault

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream D.P.?"

Questions about D.P.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream D.P.?

Netflix

In the United States, D.P. streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is D.P. worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

How long does it take to watch D.P.?

10 h

About 10 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2023.

Will I feel good after watching D.P.?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is D.P. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is D.P. in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does D.P. use?

Parking GarageOld Cop, Young CopShown Their WorkTrans TribulationsSequel HookRunning GagHate SinkDowner EndingShrouded in MythDomestic AbuseProduct PlacementNever My Faultand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Parking Garage, Old Cop, Young Cop, and Shown Their Work.