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Defendant

2017·Show
18Episodes in1Season
80
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Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Park Jung-Woo is a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. One day, he wakes up and finds himself in locked up at the police station. He has temporary amnesia. Park Jung-Woo is falsely accused and is sentenced to death. He must struggle to prove his innocence.
Wrongful AccusationLegal ThrillerAmnesiaFight for JusticeKorean DramaIntense SuspenseConspiracyPsychological StakesRedemption

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Questions about Defendant

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Where can I stream Defendant legally?

Defendant is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Defendant worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Defendant rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Defendant have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 18 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Defendant air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Defendant in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Defendant?

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