The Scarecrow 2026
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 20, 2026
- Last Aired
- May 26, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~13 hours (65 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Tae-ju’s Comeback To Kangseong" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- 이지현
- Network
- ENA
- Where to Stream
- Rakuten Viki
What is The Scarecrow?
The Scarecrow is a television series categorized as a crime, mystery, drama, and thriller. The standard series has a total of twelve episodes, with each episode having a duration of one hour and five minutes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 65 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 20, 2026
- Last aired
- May 26, 2026
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- ENA
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.2/10 from 11 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~65 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ENA
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 65-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Scarecrow is a television series categorized as a crime, mystery, drama, and thriller. The standard series has a total of twelve episodes, with each episode having a duration of one hour and five minutes. The series aired from April 20, 2026, to May 26, 2026, broadcasting on Mondays and Tuesdays. The original networks for the show are ENA and Genie TV, and the country of origin is South Korea.
The plot of the series centers on a fiercely competitive police officer and an idealistic prosecutor who are former high school classmates. They reunite while investigating a nationwide serial murder case. This investigation pulls both characters into a dangerous pursuit, as well as an unresolved personal past. The series carries a TV-14 rating. Additional tags associated with the production include childhood acquaintances reunited, competitive, and thriller elements. Viewers can find media and overview information through databases such as The Movie Database and MyDramaList.
Should you watch it?
“Two former classmates reunite to chase a nationwide serial killer while confronting their past.”
- Compelling partnership between a driven cop and an idealistic prosecutor
- High‑stakes serial murder investigation
- Personal history adds emotional depth
- Mature themes may limit younger viewers
- Complex backstory requires attentive viewing
Watch it if you enjoy tense crime dramas that blend a relentless investigation with personal drama.
Rated TV‑14, the series includes violence, mature themes and occasional strong language.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Tae-ju’s Comeback To Kangseong Mytharc Apr 20, 2026
- E2 Female Reporter In Police Operation Core Apr 21, 2026
- E3 The Emergence Of New Victim Core Apr 27, 2026
- E4 The Doubt Toward Gi-beom Core Apr 28, 2026
- E5 Gi-beom’s Missing Core May 4, 2026
- E6 The Handbag That Leads To A Suspicious Man Core May 5, 2026
- E7 Another Suspect Core May 11, 2026
- E8 Soon-young's Disappearance Core May 12, 2026
- E9 The Killing Is Not Over Core May 18, 2026
- E10 The Conspiracy About Hye-jin’s Body Core May 19, 2026
- E11 The Emergence Of Yeong-beom Mytharc May 25, 2026
- E12 The Result Of Seok-man’s Retrial Mytharc May 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of The Scarecrow?
The series follows a fiercely competitive police officer and an idealistic prosecutor, former high‑school classmates, as they investigate a nationwide serial murder case.
What are the main characters' occupations?
One is a police officer and the other is a prosecutor.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is classified as a crime, mystery, and drama series.
What is the series' content rating?
The show is rated TV‑14.
Is there an overarching personal storyline?
Yes, the investigation draws the leads into an unresolved personal past together.
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