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The Uncanny Counter

2020 – 2023Show2 seasons28 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–80%

A thrilling, intriguing drama series about fantasy and mystery, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 28 episodes · best: S1E11 "Episode #1.11" 8.5

Episodes

8.1
8.0

Story

We sell noodles and catch evil spirits!

A group of supernatural demon hunters known as "Counters," each with unique abilities, disguise themselves as employees of a noodle restaurant, while tracking down evil spirits that terrorize the mortal world.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Detective Thriller
  • Buddhist Mythology Integration
  • Visually Striking Action
  • Emotional Character Arcs
  • Darker Tone K-Drama
  • Investigative Mystery
  • High-Stakes Exorcisms
  • Philosophical Good vs Evil
  • Ensemble Cast Chemistry
  • Cinematic Storytelling

Cast

24 of 249 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoo Sun-dong, Park Bong-seob, Youn So-il
Written by
Kim Sae-bom, Yeoh Gee-na, Yoo Sun-dong
Produced by
Lee Se-hee, Park Hun-joo, Jo Young-jae
Music by
Kim Woo-kun

Everyone

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Facts

November 28, 2020 · September 3, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 28, 2020
Last aired
September 3, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

The Team Benefactor, World of Bad Cops, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

  • The Team Benefactor
  • World of Bad Cops
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Rooftop Confrontation
  • Sixth Ranger
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Friend to All Children
  • Super-Strength
  • Hollywood Healing
  • Dirty Cop
  • Race Against the Clock
  • Mega Manning

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Uncanny Counter?"

Questions about The Uncanny Counter

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Where can I stream The Uncanny Counter?

Netflix

In the United States, The Uncanny Counter streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Uncanny Counter worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

How long does it take to watch The Uncanny Counter?

30 h

About 30 hours: 28 episodes in 2 seasons of about 64 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2023.

Is The Uncanny Counter in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does The Uncanny Counter use?

The Team BenefactorWorld of Bad Cops"The Reason You Suck" SpeechRooftop ConfrontationSixth RangerCombat PragmatistFriend to All ChildrenSuper-StrengthHollywood HealingDirty CopRace Against the ClockMega Manningand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including The Team Benefactor, World of Bad Cops, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.