Through the Darkness
Created by Kim Mi-joo, Lee Seul-gi
On SBS
A cerebral, historically grounded procedural about profiling Korea's first serial killers, sustained by psychological depth and baseline dread rather than episodic reset.
A team of tenacious detectives study the minds of murderers at a time when Korea's first serial murders terrorized the nation. Based on true events.
Where to watch
- StreamKocowa, OnDemandKorea
Questions people ask
Is Through the Darkness sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Through the Darkness scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Through the Darkness violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Does Through the Darkness leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Through the Darkness 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 Through the Darkness
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Through the Darkness
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Through the Darkness, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Through the Darkness, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Through the Darkness, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
