The Guest
Created by Kim Hong-sun
On OCN
A supernatural crime drama that blends procedural investigation with religious and paranormal elements, treating the inexplicable as a genuine threat.
The story of a psychic, a priest, and a detective who fight unusual crimes committed by strange powers.
Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video
- AdsTubi TV, The Roku Channel
Questions people ask
Is The Guest scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Does The Guest leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The Guest easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is The Guest violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is The Guest sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
Written about
- Whose Show Is It?Finding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Guest, and what each one shares →
Like The Guest
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Guest
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Guest, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Guest, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Guest, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
