Korean thrillers manage to keep one hooked from the very first frame to the last due to a successfully mingled mystery with emotion and atmospheric tension that few genres have. Netflix's lineup has grown stronger over the years at it offers everything from psychological mind games to dark crime sagas and supernatural mysteries.
If you're looking for a binge-worthy watch that will keep you on edge, here are seven of the best thriller K-dramas available on Netflix right now.
Best Korean thrillers to watch on Netflix
1. Stranger (Secret Forest)
The show revolves around a prosecutor who physically cannot feel emotions and teams up with a sharp detective to uncover a web of corruption and murder. The Korean drama features some masterclasses in writing and suspense.
2. Hellbound
In the show, supernatural beings start dragging humans to hell in broad daylight, mass panic occurs, and a dangerous cult emerges. Hellbound was stated as dark, philosophical and disturbing upon its release.
3. All of Us Are Dead
The famous Korean drama All of Us Are Dead deals with the plot of a zombie virus outbreak in a high school that traps the students inside, and they begin fighting to survive. The fast-paced, emotional and full of adrenaline show is returning with its second season now.
4. Flower of Evil
Flower of Evil deals with a man hiding a violent past who faces exposure when his detective wife starts investigating a series of murders. The emotional and wonderfully performed show is rated among the top Korean thrillers of all time.
5. Vagabond
Vagabond revolves around a man whose nephew dies in a mysterious plane crash, and he then uncovers a conspiracy involving national security forces. The action-heavy and high on twists show is a must-watch on Netflix.
6. Sweet Home
Apocalyptic outbreak along with monstrous transformations in an apartment complex is the shorted gist of Sweet Home. The Korean drama is a mix of horror, survival drama and psychological tension.
7. Signal
In the show, a profiler from the present communicates via an otherworldly walkie-talkie with a detective from the past to solve long-unsolved cold cases. Signal was praised for being well-layered and emotionally powerful.
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