Through the Darkness
Through the Darkness (Korean: 악의 마음을 읽는 자들; RR: Akui Maeumeul Ilneun Jadeul) is a South Korean television series that aired on SBS in 2022. The drama focuses on the development of criminal profiling in South Korea, following the efforts of investigators who attempt to understand the motivations of serial offenders.
Background and Production
The series is based on the 2018 non-fiction novel Akui Maeumeul Ilneun Jadeul, written by South Korea's first criminal profiler, Kwon Il-Yong, and author Go Na-Moo. The television adaptation was directed by Park Bo-Ram and features a screenplay by Seol Yi-Na. The show aired from January 14 to March 12, 2022, occupying the Friday and Saturday 22:00 time slot on SBS.
The broadcast schedule experienced a three-week delay for episodes 7 and 8, which were originally slated for February 4 and 5, 2022. These episodes were rescheduled to February 25 and 26, 2022, due to the network's coverage of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
Plot
The narrative centers on Song Ha-Young, a criminal profiler characterized by his calm demeanor and analytical approach to solving complex cases. The story explores the psychological challenges faced by the Crime Behavior Analysis Team as they delve into the minds of serial killers to prevent future crimes.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast, including:
- Kim Nam-Gil as Song Ha-Young
- Jin Sun-Kyu as Kook Young-Soo
- Ryeo Un as Jung Woo-Joo
- Kim So-Jin as Yoon Tae-Goo
