---
title: "Suspicious Partner"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/suspicious-partner-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71349
imdb_id: "tt6720154"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 40
runtime_minutes: 35
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 173
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Suspicious Partner (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/suspicious-partner-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Suspicious Partner is a 2017 television series that explores the intersecting lives of two legal professionals. The story follows Noh Ji-Wook, a prosecutor working at the Central District Prosecutors Office. Noh Ji-Wook navigates a career transition to become a private attorney while managing personal trauma rooted in a childhood event involving his parents and his first love. His path crosses with Eun Bong-Hee, a former Taekwondo athlete who is training to become a prosecutor. The narrative takes a turn when Eun Bong-Hee finds herself implicated as a murder suspect. As the plot unfolds, both Noh Ji-Wook and Eun Bong-Hee become the primary targets of a killer. The series tracks their evolving relationship as they navigate these professional and personal challenges. By focusing on their shared experiences within the legal system and their connection to a dangerous antagonist, the show examines how these characters confront their pasts and the threats surrounding them. The series highlights the transformation of their roles and the high stakes of their situation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A prosecutor and his trainee become entangled in danger while investigating a murder case."

### Why Watch
- Strong lead performances
- Emotional depth with romantic tension
- Well-paced mystery plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some plot elements may feel predictable
- Occasional pacing lulls in mid-episodes
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy dramatic tension and emotional storytelling.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intriguing, emotional, suspenseful, character-driven, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa Amazon Channel, Kocowa | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Kocowa | Tubi TV | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Limited Series (40 Episodes)
Suspicious Partner is a television series that first aired in 2017, categorized under the comedy, crime, and drama genres. The story follows Noh Ji-Wook, a prosecutor in the Central District Prosecutors’ Office whose life changes significantly after meeting a new perky intern who joins his office. Shortly after her arrival, the intern becomes a prime murder suspect. Later in the narrative, Noh Ji-Wook ends up switching professions. Detailed information regarding the series comes from television database records, which identify it as a 2017 release featuring comedic, criminal, and dramatic elements. The premise centers on the professional and personal disruptions experienced by the central prosecutor following the arrival of his intern and the subsequent murder investigation that places her under suspicion.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 37 (93%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ji Chang-wook** as *Noh Ji-Wook*
- **Nam Ji-hyun** as *Eun Bong-Hee*
- **Choi Tae-joon** as *Ji Eun-Hyuk*
- **Kwon Na-ra** as *Cha Yoo-Jung*
- **Dong Ha** as *Jung Hyun-Soo*
- **Kim Ye-won** as *Na Ji-Hae*
- **Lee Duck-hwa** as *Byeon Young-Hee*
- **Jang Hyuk-jin** as *Bang Gye-Jang*
- **Nam Kee-ae** as *Hong Bok-Ja*
- **Yoon Bok-in** as *Park Young-Soon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Suspicious Partner based on a novel?
No, it is an original television series screenplay.

### Q: Where can I watch Suspicious Partner?
It is available on various streaming platforms; check local availability.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 40 episodes.

### Q: Who are the main actors?
Ji Chang-wook and Nam Ji-hyun play the lead roles.

### Q: What genre is Suspicious Partner?
It is a South Korean drama blending romance, mystery, and legal themes.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*