Nine Puzzles

7.6
2025

Production

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Ten years after discovering her murdered uncle, Ena and Detective Hansaem must cooperate to stop a series of similar murders - each linked by strange puzzle pieces.

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Seasons

11 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Episode 1

7.8

Detective Hansaem suspects Ena after she fails to remember anything about her uncle's murder.

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2. Episode 2

8.0

A puzzle piece arrives on the same day as a murder, and Hansaem suspects it’s no coincidence.

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3. Episode 3

7.7

Ena and Hansaem warily work together to solve the case.

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4. Episode 4

8.0

A prime suspect emerges, but things aren't what they seem.

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5. Episode 5

7.0

Another puzzle piece arrives, and a new murder case unfolds.

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6. Episode 6

7.7

The meaning behind the drawings on the puzzle pieces is uncovered.

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7. Episode 7

8.8

Hansaem makes a shocking discovery and becomes unsure of whom to trust.

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8. Episode 8

7.7

As the investigation escalates, new suspects begin to emerge.

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9. Episode 9

8.0

An unexpected suspect is arrested, shocking everyone involved.

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10. Episode 10

8.3

A stunning truth behind the serial murders is revealed.

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11. Episode 11

8.3

The final puzzle piece arrives will the team be able to catch the killer in time?

Cast

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Kim Da-mi

Yoon Ena

Photo of Son Suk-ku

Son Suk-ku

Kim Hansaem

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Kim Sung-kyun

Yang Jeong-ho / Violent Crimes Unit 2 Team Chief

Photo of Hyun Bong-sik

Hyun Bong-sik

Choi San / Violent Crimes Unit 2 Detective

Photo of Kwak Ja-hyung

Kwak Ja-hyung

Roh Su-kwang / Violent Crimes Unit 2 Detective

Photo of Jang Gyeok-su

Jang Gyeok-su

Hyeon Ho-geun / Hangang Police Station Chief

Photo of Jeong Man-sik

Jeong Man-sik

Tae Dong-su / Captain

Photo of Ahn So-yo

Ahn So-yo

Yun Go Eun / Criminal Analysis Team Chief

Photo of Hong Bi-ra

Hong Bi-ra

Byeon Jiyun / Criminal Analysis Team

Photo of Kim Doh-yon

Kim Doh-yon

Nam Hyeok-su / Criminal Analysis Team

Photo of Lee Joo-young

Lee Joo-young

Nam Na Ri / Police

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Park Gyu-young

Lee Seung-ju / Sunshine Mental Health Psychiatrist

Photo of Ji Su-yeon

Ji Su-yeon

Cho Gi Bbeum / Sunshine Mental Health Nurse

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Park Seong-yeon

Kong Yeong Im / Ena's Housekeeper

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Roh Jae-won

Hwang In Chan / Sunshine Mental Health Psychiatrist

Photo of Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Oh Cheol-jin

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Ji Jin-hee

Yoon Dong-hoon

Photo of Park Sung-woong

Park Sung-woong

Kwon Sang-beom

Photo of Kim Ye-won

Kim Ye-won

Lee Mi-young

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Reviews

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MovieGuys

7/10

"Nine Puzzles" is a thinking man or woman's, crime thriller.

There's a lot to unpack with this series. As a consequence you really need to pay attention. Even then, it can be hard to keep up with the ever changing landscape of suspects and events. You think you know what's going on and suddenly, the ground shifts.

Its the evolving nature, of this rather intriguing tale, that keeps you watching.

I will add that the "puzzling" complexity of "Nine Puzzles" can be viewed as its strength but also, in part, its weakness. At times, it fails to holds the narrative reins, so to speak, allowing things to get off course, making it difficult for the viewer to follow.

It took this reviewer, real mental effort, on more than one occasion, to pick up the trail of clues and piece together, what was happening.

In summary, a clever, at times quirky and complex crime thriller that would have worked better, with a tighter, more focused script. Nonetheless, most definitely, worth a look.

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