Korean television has a knack for doing more with less, and My Name is a prime example. It is currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, so there is no reason to keep putting it off. An 8/10 rating means the audience agrees — and those who disagree tend to be in a clear minority. The production does not waste your time: every episode earns its place in the run, and the pacing is calibrated to keep you watching rather than checking how much time is left. The run length is exactly right for the story being told. Han So-hee is the anchor, but the depth of the supporting cast is what elevates it. Start it tonight and see for yourself why the ratings are where they are.

The procedural format gives My Name its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Following her father's murder, a revenge-driven woman puts her trust in a powerful crime boss — and enters the police force under his direction. Han So-hee and Park Hee-soon lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2021. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry episodes where the mystery takes a breath — My Name passes that test consistently. The consistency across the run is what elevates it — not every episode is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. My Name is the one that tends to prove them wrong. The writing earns its twists rather than manufacturing them, and the result is a show where the resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary. Fans of Criminal Record will recognise the tonal balance between tension and character work. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. If you are going to commit to one procedural this month, make it this one.