Tell Me What You Saw

2020·Show

·16Episodes in1Season·

Drama Mystery

7.6

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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Tension10
Fast Pace8
Violence8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Pathos7
Catharsis7
Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

Situational Comedy0
Wit & Wordplay0
Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion8
Dialogue Centrality8
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

Intrigue10
Character Depth9
Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

Cinematography8
Editing8
Music Composition7

Energy

Very high

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

Tell Me What You Saw is nerve-racking, fast-paced, and violent.

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All energy traits

Tension10Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence8Physical conflict and intensity.

Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare5Frightening moments and scares.

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Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Moving and cathartic

Emotionally, it's moving and cathartic.

Psychological shows

All heart traits

Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.

Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.

Related traits

Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

None

Serious throughout

Expect almost no humor.

All humor traits

Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay0Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.

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Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.

World

Medium

Crime, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around crime, mystery, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

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All world traits

World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Crime10Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.

Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
Tech & Humanity5Human stories in a tech world.

Craft

High

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

The characters, direction, and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.

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All craft traits

Intrigue10Curiosity and investigative pull.
Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.

Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

High

Standout cinematography and editing

Look and sound: the cinematography and editing stand out.

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All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition7Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The eccentric Oh Hyun Jae was a peerless criminal profiler until a bomb planted by a serial killer took the life of his young fiancée, causing him to become a recluse. When a serial killer long thought dead returns to terrorize the city, rising star of the police, Hwang Hwa Young, resolves to outwit the killer. To do so, she teams up with both Oh and the remarkable rookie cop Cha Soo Young, whose photographic memory may prove to be a powerful crime-fighting weapon.

Korean Crime ThrillerSerial Killer HuntPsychological SuspensePolice ProceduralMaster ProfilerPhotographic MemoryGripping MysteryDark & IntenseCharacter-Driven

Actors

Jang Hyuk

Oh Hyun-jae

Sooyoung Choi

Cha Soo-young

Jin Seo-yeon

Hwang Hwa-young

Park Ji-hoon

Kim Myung-woo

Ryu Seung-soo

Yang Man-soo

Jang Hyun-sung

Choi Hyung-pil

Ha Sung-kwang

Cha Man-seok

Shin Soo-ho

Jang Tae-sung

Yoo Hee-je

Lee Ji-min

Lee Si-won

Han Yi-soo

Um Mun-suk

Kang Dong-sik

Baek Ji-won

Kim Na-Hee

Lee Kwang-se

Orphanage Director

Crew

Directed by:

Kim Sang-hun

Written by:

Ko Young-jae

Produced by:

Kim Hong-sun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tell Me What You Saw legally?

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Is Tell Me What You Saw worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tell Me What You Saw rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Tell Me What You Saw have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 16 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Tell Me What You Saw air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Tell Me What You Saw in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Tell Me What You Saw?

+33

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tell Me What You Saw in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tell Me What You Saw use?

High on HomicideParental AbandonmentDark and Troubled PastThe Bad Guys Are CopsInternal RevealPhotographic Memory"Stop the Hero" TwistSerial KillerNot Quite DeadSherlock ScanRewind, Replay, RepeatConspicuously Public Assassinationand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Tell Me What You Saw, including High on Homicide, Parental Abandonment, Dark and Troubled Past.

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Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Tension

Mystery

Crime

Psychological

Intrigue

Character Depth

Fast Pace

Dialogue Centrality