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The Uncanny Counter: Season 1

16 episodes Premiered Nov 28, 2020 Updated Jul 21, 2026

The Uncanny Counter is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2020. The show centers on a group of supernatural demon hunters known as "Counters" who disguise themselves as employees of a noodle restaurant. By day, they work at the restaurant, but by night, they use their special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans. The Counters are a group of individuals with unique abilities,

Season overview

The Uncanny Counter is a South Korean television series that premiered in 2020. The show centers on a group of supernatural demon hunters known as "Counters" who disguise themselves as employees of a noodle restaurant. By day, they work at the restaurant, but by night, they use their special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans. The Counters are a group of individuals with unique abilities, and they work together to track down evil spirits that terrorize the mortal world. The series is based on the Kakao Webtoon webtoon "Amazing Rumor" by Jang Yi. The Uncanny Counter is a drama, mystery, and action series that features a cast of characters including Jo Byeong-kyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Se-jeong, Yeom Hye-ran, Ahn Suk-hwan, and Yoo In-soo. The series consists of 16 episodes, which aired from November 28, 2020, to January 24, 2021.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Episode 1

Nov 28, 2020 · 68 min

On his birthday, So Mun's struck by a strange burst of light that leaves puzzling changes to his body. He finds answers inside the local noodle shop.

S1·E2

Episode 2

Nov 29, 2020 · 61 min

The Counters give Mun an extraordinary surprise. While contemplating whether he wants to join them, he's given a taste of the action.

S1·E3

Episode 3

Dec 5, 2020 · 65 min

Lim Ju-yeon and Kim Ung-min notice something is different about Mun. Ga Mo-tak heads to the police station for answers about his forgotten past.

S1·E4

Episode 4

Dec 6, 2020 · 70 min

In a confrontation with violent bullies, Mun loses control over his rage — and must face the consequences. Mo-tak is reunited with his old cellphone.

S1·E5

Episode 5

Dec 12, 2020 · 59 min

Do Ha-na saves Mun from the attacks of a powerful demon with a malicious tongue. Kim Jeong-yeong helps Mo-tak look into his last detective case.

S1·E6

Episode 6

Dec 13, 2020 · 66 min

While the Counters attempt to keep the truth behind his painful past from Mun, he discovers a mysterious memory card among his parents' belongings.

S1·E7

Episode 7

Dec 19, 2020 · 57 min

During a trip into his most traumatic memory, Mun has his first encounter with Ji Cheong-sin. Later, he leads the Counters to a car junkyard.

S1·E8

Episode 8

Dec 20, 2020 · 59 min

Things get personal for Ha-na as she takes down a familiar demon. The team tries to locate a reservoir tied to a case Mun's father had worked.

S1·E9

Episode 9

Jan 2, 2021 · 66 min

Cheong-sin leaves Mun in a bad state, but Chu Mae-ok is determined to save his life. The Counters set out to make the mayor's corruption public.

S1·E10

Episode 10

Jan 3, 2021 · 62 min

Wi-gen calls for an action that could take everything away from Mun. When stunning news about Cheong-sin is reported, the Counters can't believe it.

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Episode 11

Jan 9, 2021 · 63 min

The Counters struggle in a mismatched fight against an increasingly dangerous Cheong-sin and the other demons. Mo-tak's memories resurface.

S1·E12

Episode 12

Jan 10, 2021 · 63 min

A heartbroken Mo-tak and the team plot revenge against Shin Myeong-hwi and his collaborators. While carrying out their scheme, a human corpse turns up.

S1·E13

Episode 13

Jan 16, 2021 · 65 min

As Cheong-sin becomes nearly unstoppable, the Counters learn there may be a way to defeat him for good. Mo-tak gets justice for Jeong-yeong.

S1·E14

Episode 14

Jan 17, 2021 · 62 min

Myeong-hwi's son notices something about his father isn't quite right. When Baek Hyang-hui kidnaps a young girl, the Counters rush after her.

S1·E15

Episode 15

Jan 23, 2021 · 63 min

The team welcomes back a Counter who's been overseas. After confirming his suspicions about his father, Shin Hyeok-u goes to Mun.

S1·E16

Episode 16

Jan 24, 2021 · 71 min

The final face-off against Myeong-hwi tests Mun and the other Counters' limits. In Yung, long-awaited reunions take place.