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The Criminal: Season 1

7 episodes Premiered Jul 17, 2026 Updated Oct 5, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Jul 17, 2026 · 48 min

A masked man disrupts a peaceful afternoon, stabbing everyone in sight. The police later find the suspect dead, making it an open-and-shut case. However, Detective Soma has his mis

S1·E2 Mytharc

Episode 2

Jul 17, 2026 · 43 min

Nakasako is basking in the joy of turning his company's latest baby food product into a big hit. Or he would have, if he had not discovered the cause of the new face-deforming dise

S1·E3 Core

Episode 3

Jul 17, 2026 · 42 min

Nine days before the mass stabbing, Nakasako's accomplice, Mazaki, settles into a hotel to begin his plans. However, a theft throws everything awry, leading him and a couple of inn

S1·E4 Core

Episode 4

Jul 24, 2026 · 40 min

After learning Nakasako's identity, Shuji's memory leads his team to Mazaki, who has vanished; just as the case hits a wall, Yarimizu finds a clue tying Mazaki to Titus Foods and t

S1·E5 Core

Episode 5

Jul 24, 2026 · 48 min

When Shuji falls into a deadly trap, Soma and Yarimizu discover his painful past, forcing Soma to face his own demons; the trio uncovers even deeper secrets lurking in the shadows.

S1·E6 Mytharc

Episode 6

Jul 31, 2026 · 45 min

Public outcry grows as Mazaki's accusation against Titus Foods is revealed. Meanwhile, Soma, Shuji and Yarimizu finally make contact with Nakasako after confirming Mazaki's true go

S1·E7 Mytharc

Episode 7

Jul 31, 2026 · 52 min

Determined to honour the sacrifices of Mazaki and Nakasako, Yarimizu, Shuji and Soma vow to persist in their struggle. They set out on a perilous quest to uncover the corrupt deali

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