The Worst of Evil
In 1990s Gangnam, they ran the streets.
Created by Han Dong-wook, Jang Min-seok
On Disney+
A tense undercover crime drama set in 1990s Seoul where two detectives infiltrate a transnational drug cartel, balancing operational paranoia with the personal cost of their deception.
Set in the 1980s, a husband and wife, both detectives, infiltrate a massive criminal organization responsible for the illegal drug trade between Korea, China, and Japan.
Where to watch
- StreamHulu
Questions people ask
Is The Worst of Evil violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Does The Worst of Evil leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Worst of Evil scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is The Worst of Evil easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Worst of Evil sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% 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 The Worst of Evil
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Worst of Evil
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Worst of Evil, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Worst of Evil, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Worst of Evil, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
