Shadow Detective

Shadow Detective
Also known asOld Detective
Hangul
형사록
Lit.Criminal Record
RRHyeongsarok
MRHyŏngsarok
GenreCrime thriller
Written by
  • Lim Chang-se
  • Hwang Seol-hun
  • Son Jeong-woo
Directed byHan Dong-hwa
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16
Production
Running time47–62 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+
ReleaseOctober 26, 2022 (2022-10-26) –
July 26, 2023 (2023-07-26)

Shadow Detective (Korean: 형사록) is a 2022 South Korean crime thriller television series directed by Han Dong-hwa, starring Lee Sung-min as a veteran detective who becomes a murder suspect after receiving a phone call. The series co-stars Jin Goo, Kyung Soo-jin, Lee Hak-joo, Jung Jin-young, and Kim Shin-rok.[1][2] It premiered on Disney+ on October 26, 2022.[3] In November 2022, the series was renewed for a second season,[4] which was released on July 5, 2023.[5]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
18October 26, 2022 (2022-10-26)November 16, 2022 (2022-11-16)
28July 5, 2023 (2023-07-05)July 26, 2023 (2023-07-26)

Synopsis

Detective Taek-rok, who is nearing retirement, receives a threatening phone call and finds himself framed for murder. The mysterious caller, who calls himself a friend, challenges Taek-rok to a twisted game, ordering him to reinvestigate the cases he once handled. To catch the culprit, Taek-rok revisits his long and difficult life with determination. As he follows the trail, he comes face to face with a shocking truth.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Geumo Police Station

People around Kim Taek-rok

Kim Taek-rok's family

Drug Organization

  • Yoon Je-moon as Cheon Ki-deok
  • Oh Dae-hwan as Ma Sang-goo
  • Geum Gwang-san [ko] as Chung-bok
  • Kwon Hyuk-bum [ko] as Antenna

People in Geumo

People around Lee Young-ho

Others

Production

The series was announced on Disney+.[7] The series was initially titled as Old Detective but later changed as Shadow Detective.[8] The principal photography of the series commenced in October 2022.[9] The trailer of the series was released on October 11, 2022.[10]

Reception

Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post graded both seasons with 3+1⁄2 out of 5 stars.[11][12] Rhian Daly of NME rated the season with 4 out of 5 stars in her review.[13]

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
YearAward ceremonyCategoryNomineeResultRef.
2023Blue Dragon Series AwardsBest ActorLee Sung-minNominated[14]
Best Supporting ActressKyung Soo-jinNominated
2023Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT AwardsBest OTT OriginalShadow DetectiveNominated
Best Supporting ActressKyung Soo-jinNominated[15]
2023Korea Drama AwardsGrand Prize (Daesang)Lee Sung-minWon[16]
2023Grand Bell AwardsBest Actor in a SeriesNominated[17]
2023APAN Star AwardsTop Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesNominated[18]
Excellence Acting Award, ActorLee Hak-jooNominated[19]

References

  1. ^ "Shadow Detective: Lee Sung-min leads moody investigative K-drama". South China Morning Post. October 31, 2022. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  2. ^ Lee, Si-jin (July 4, 2023). "'Shadow Detective' cast confident season 2 is worth the wait". The Korea Herald.
  3. ^ "New series 'Shadow Detective' will make viewers question everyone". Korea JoongAng Daily. October 25, 2022. Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  4. ^ "Disney+ unveils upcoming Korean originals, 'Soundtrack #2,' BTS' new docu-series and more". The Korea Times. November 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "'Shadow Detective' returns for Season 2 as more intricate thriller". The Korea Times. July 5, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d "Shadow Detective press con: Lee Sung-min revealed his glucose level went down on set". sg.style.yahoo.com. December 29, 2022.
  7. ^ Chin, Carmen (September 14, 2022). "Jin Gu, Lee Seong-min, and more to star in new Disney+ K-drama 'Shadow Detective'". NME. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  8. ^ Lee, Si-jin (November 17, 2022). "Lee Sung-min reflects on himself with 'Shadow Detective'". The Korea Herald (in Korean).
  9. ^ Shrestha, Naman (July 5, 2023). "Where is Shadow Detective Filmed?". The Cinemaholic. Archived from the original on September 11, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  10. ^ Yeo, Gladys (October 11, 2022). "Disney+ unveils tense 'Shadow Detective' trailer starring Lee Seong-min and Jin Gu". NME.
  11. ^ "Review | Shadow Detective: brooding, involving and convoluted crime K-drama". South China Morning Post. November 23, 2022. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  12. ^ "Review | Shadow Detective season 2: Lee Sung-min leads way to gripping conclusion". South China Morning Post. July 29, 2023. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  13. ^ Daly, Rhian (October 26, 2022). "'Shadow Detective' review: gripping police drama puts you in the sleuth's seat". NME. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
  14. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (June 26, 2023). [공식] '더 글로리'·'SNL코리아3' 최다 노미..제2회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 발표 [[Official] 'The Glory'-'SNL Korea 3' Most Nominations...2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards Nominations Announced] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on June 29, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Park, Jae-hwan (September 12, 2023). 아시아콘텐츠어워즈&글로벌OTT어워즈 후보작 발표.. "더 글로리, 무빙, 만장적계절, 그리고 퍼스트러브하츠코이 [Asian Content Awards & Global OTT Awards Nominees Announced... "The Glory, Moving, All Seasons, and First Love Hatsukoi"] (in Korean). Korean Broadcasting System. Archived from the original on September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023 – via Naver.
  16. ^ Kim, Yang-soo (October 14, 2023). [종합] '코리아드라마어워즈' 이성민 대상…오정세x김선아 최우수상 [[Overall] 'Korea Drama Awards' Lee Sung-min Grand Prize...Oh Jung-seh x Kim Sun-ah Best Actress]. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  17. ^ Ha-neul Lee (October 24, 2023). 제59회 대종상영화제, 남우주연상→여우주연상 후보 및 각 부문별 선정 [59th Grand Bell Awards, Best Actor → Best Actress Award nominations and selection in each category]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  18. ^ Ha-na Lee (December 19, 2023). "'재벌집'부터 '더글로리'까지‥'APAN STAR AWARDS' 치열한 수상 후보 공개" [From 'Reborn Rich' to 'The Glory'… 'APAN STAR AWARDS' fierce competition candidates revealed]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "'APAN STAR AWARDS' 치열한 수상 후보 공개 ::". 스타데일리뉴스 (in Korean). December 19, 2023. Archived from the original on October 9, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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