The Worst of Evil

8.4
202358m

Production

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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.

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer [ENG SUB]

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Teaser Trailer [ENG SUB]

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2023

Countryside detective Jun-mo goes undercover within the rising Gangnam Union, unaware of the complex relationship between his wife and the gang's boss.

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1. Episode 1

9.0

Detective Jun-mo goes undercover within Gangnam Union to probe an international drug trade.

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2. Episode 2

9.0

Barely passing Gi-cheul's test, Jun-mo joins Gangnam Union and discovers an unexpected truth.

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3. Episode 3

9.0

Eui-jeong's appearance puts the squad in trouble. Gi-cheul finds last night's attack suspicious.

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4. Episode 4

9.0

The team seeks Eui-jeong's aid to assist Jun-mo in a crisis, which leads to a perilous love triangle.

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5. Episode 5

9.0

Earning Gi-cheul's trust, Jun-mo becomes anxious as he sees Gi-cheul making a move towards Eui-jeong.

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6. Episode 6

10.0

The delivery accident jeopardizes the trade. Detective Hwang closely surveils Gangnam Union.

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7. Episode 7

10.0

Hae-ryun shows interest in Jun-mo and Eui-jeong approaches Gi-cheul. Jun-mo takes an extreme measure.

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8. Episode 8

9.0

Gi-cheul suspects Jun-mo. The four people's irreversible decisions trigger the biggest crisis.

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9. Episode 9

9.0

The battle with Jae-geon creates a crack. Jun-mo joins forces with Hae-ryun to resume the trade.

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10. Episode 10

9.0

Jun-mo and Eui-jeong juggle duty and feelings. Hwang continues to meddle, and the final day arrives.

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11. Episode 11

9.0

An accident halts the trade and a crisis approaches as Eui-jeong and Do-hyung worry about Jun-mo.

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12. Episode 12

9.0

Gi-cheul and Jun-mo make their way to the final deal. Korea, China, and Japan prepare for the arrest.

Cast

Photo of Ji Chang-wook

Ji Chang-wook

Park Jun-mo

Photo of Wi Ha-jun

Wi Ha-jun

Jung Gi-cheol

Photo of Lim Se-mi

Lim Se-mi

Yoo Eui-jeong

Photo of BIBI

BIBI

Lee Hae-ryeon

Photo of Im Sung-jae

Im Sung-jae

Choi Jeong-bae

Photo of Cha Rae-hyung

Cha Rae-hyung

Hong Hee-seong

Photo of Lee Shin-Ki

Lee Shin-Ki

Seo Jong-ryeol

Photo of Jeong Jae-kwang

Jeong Jae-kwang

Kwon Tae-ho

Photo of Bae Myeong-jin

Bae Myeong-jin

Bae Yong-dae

Photo of Ji Seung-hyun

Ji Seung-hyun

Seok Do-hyung

Photo of Yoon Kyung-ho

Yoon Kyung-ho

Hwang Min-goo

Photo of Kim Beom-soo

Kim Beom-soo

Detective Go

Photo of Jeong Man-sik

Jeong Man-sik

Jang Kyung-chul

Photo of Lee Jeong-heon

Lee Jeong-heon

Cho Chang-sik

Photo of Ye Su-jeong

Ye Su-jeong

Yoon Won-gil

Photo of Dokgo Young-jae

Dokgo Young-jae

Song Dong-hyuk

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Reviews

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MovieGuys

8/10

The Worst Evil offers up a gritty take on organised crime, South Korean style.

First off, this is a "violent" series. Lots of bloody, downright vicious battles, between Korean gangs. This aspect may be a bit much for some viewers.

If you can move past the brutality, there's a lot to like here. An engaging if familiar story, populated by an interesting array of believable characters.

Thus far I'm into only episode one and I'm already hooked.

In summary, yet another addictively watchable, gritty, crime drama from South Korea.

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