The Good Detective is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix and Rakuten Viki, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 40 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch Son Hyun-joo work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Good Detective earns its spot. The plotting in The Good Detective is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. A drama about the race between people who want to get closer to the truth and those who want to cover it up. Jang Seung Jo will take on the role of Oh Ji Hyuk, an elite detective of nine years who does not share his feelings with others due to pain he experienced when he was young. He is not swayed by money and power, even with the huge wealth he inherited from his uncle. The writing gets a boost from Son Hyun-joo and Jang Seung-jo, who sell every scene they're in. The series ran for 2 seasons (2020–2022), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — The Good Detective passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Good Detective delivers. Fans of Line of Duty will recognise the sensibility here immediately. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Son Hyun-joo anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

The Good Detective wrapped up in 2022, created by Cho Nam-guk and Choi Jin-won — and 2 seasons are 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.