Rugal
When the tears dry, he becomes a monster.
Created by Do Hyun-joo, Rilmae
On OCN
A dark, high-octane revenge thriller where a wronged detective becomes a cyborg instrument of vengeance against a shadowy criminal empire.
A police detective who loses everything to a criminal organization seeks payback when he gains special abilities through biotechnology.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Rugal violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Is Rugal scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Rugal sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does Rugal leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Rugal easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Rugal
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rugal
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rugal, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rugal, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rugal, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
