Gangnam B-Side has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 71 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch Jo Woo-jin work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Gangnam B-Side is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives Gangnam B-Side its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. When Jaehee, a top call girl at a club in Gangnam, goes missing, Detective Kang Dongwoo returns to crack the case. Prosecutor Min Seojin aims to rise in rank, while the notorious pimp, Yoon Gilho becomes a prime suspect. They unravel a web of secrets and connections behind the case. Jo Woo-jin and Ji Chang-wook lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It was aired in 2024. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Gangnam B-Side passes that test consistently. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Gangnam B-Side. The tonal similarities to Sherlock & Daughter are real, though Gangnam B-Side carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jo Woo-jin's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Gangnam B-Side wrapped up in 2024 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.