Crime thriller fans have a new show to add to their watchlist. The Scarecrow, a Korean drama that follows a detective chasing a serial killer across two different time periods, made its debut on April 20, 2026. The show has already grabbed attention for its dark story and strong performances.
The drama stars Park Hae-soo, known for his roles in Squid Game and Narco-Saints, as a criminal profiler who gets pulled back into a case that has haunted him for decades. The series airs on the Korean cable network ENA and is also available for international viewers on streaming platforms.
How to Watch The Scarecrow and Where It Is Streaming
International audiences can watch The Scarecrow on Rakuten Viki. The platform offers the show with English subtitles and other language options. Viu is also streaming the series in certain regions, including parts of Southeast Asia and India.
For viewers in South Korea, the drama airs on ENA every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 PM KST. It is also available on the domestic streaming service Genie TV. In Taiwan, the series is streaming exclusively on friDayVideo.
Complete Episode Release Schedule for The Scarecrow
The Scarecrow has a total of 12 episodes. The show follows a standard K-drama release pattern, with two new episodes coming out each week. The series will finish its run in late May 2026.
- Episode 1 – April 20, 2026 (Monday)
- Episode 2 – April 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Episode 3 – April 27, 2026 (Monday)
- Episode 4 – April 28, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Episode 5 – May 4, 2026 (Monday)
- Episode 6 – May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Episode 7 – May 11, 2026 (Monday)
- Episode 8 – May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Episode 9 – May 18, 2026 (Monday)
- Episode 10 – May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Episode 11 – May 25, 2026 (Monday)
- Episode 12 – May 26, 2026 (Tuesday)
For viewers in the United States, new episodes typically become available on Viki in the early morning hours, around 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT on the scheduled dates. United Kingdom viewers can expect them around 2:00 PM GMT. In India, the episodes are available on Viki and Viu on the same days.
What The Scarecrow Is About
The story of The Scarecrow moves between 1988 and 2019. Park Hae-soo plays Kang Tae-joo, a criminal profiler who was demoted to a small rural town called Gangseong. There, he gets caught up in a series of brutal murders known as the “Scarecrow” killings. The name comes from a real police method where officers placed scarecrows with warning signs during investigations.
After more than 30 years, a jailed serial killer makes a surprising claim. He tells the police that Kang Tae-joo can prove his innocence. This forces the retired profiler to return to the case and face his past. Lee Hee-joon plays Cha Si-young, a prosecutor who has a difficult history with Tae-joo. Kwak Sun-young also stars in a key role.
The drama takes ideas from the real-life Hwaseong serial murders, one of the most famous and long-running criminal cases in South Korean history.
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Strong Start for Park Hae-soo’s New Drama
The Scarecrow started with strong viewing numbers. The first episode recorded an average rating of 2.9% across the country, with the number going up to 3.3% at its peak. This made it the top-rated Monday-Tuesday drama on the day of its release.
Park Hae-soo, who has appeared in several popular Netflix shows, continues to build his reputation in crime and thriller genres. His past work in Squid Game, Narco-Saints, and The Accidental Narco has earned him a loyal fanbase who are eager to see him in The Scarecrow.
Episode Runtime and Weekly Schedule
Each episode of The Scarecrow runs for about 1 hour and 5 minutes. The show airs on the ENA cable channel in South Korea. It takes over the Monday-Tuesday time slot that was previously held by the drama Climax.
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