# The Scarecrow (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-scarecrow-2026/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 |
| Fan Score | 77% |
| Creator | Lee Ji-hyun |
| Platform | Viki |
| Genres | Crime, Thriller, Mystery |
| Seasons | 1 (12 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

The Scarecrow (2026) is a Crime, Thriller, Mystery series created by Lee Ji-hyun, streaming on Viki. It holds a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (85%), Metascore (74/100), IMDb (8.1/10), TMDB fan (77%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 84%.

## Celluloid verdict

The year's most talked-about Korean thriller — a mud-caked, twist-dense procedural in the Memories of Murder lineage that rides Park Hae-soo's coiled intensity to record ratings for ENA.

## Synopsis

Demoted from Seoul back to his rural hometown of Gangseong, detective Kang Tae-joo — all feral instinct and wounded pride — reopens the serial-murder case that has haunted the county for years, hoping to claw back his reputation one exhumed secret at a time. Loosely drawn from Korea's infamous Hwaseong killings, Park Joon-woo's twelve-episode thriller pits Park Hae-soo against Lee Hee-joon in a cat-and-mouse duel where the fields hide bodies, the town hides complicity, and every scarecrow watches without telling.

## Cast

Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, Kwak Sun-young, Seo Ji-hye

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Scarecrow worth watching?**
Yes — The Scarecrow earns a 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 85%, Metascore 74/100, IMDb 8.1/10, TMDB fan 77%. Audience snapshot is separate (84%). The year's most talked-about Korean thriller — a mud-caked, twist-dense procedural in the Memories of Murder lineage that rides Park Hae-soo's coiled intensity to record ratings for ENA.

**Is The Scarecrow on Netflix?**
No — The Scarecrow is not on Netflix. It streams on Viki, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Scarecrow come out?**
The Scarecrow first aired in 2026 (2026). Created by Lee Ji-hyun; it streams on Viki today.

**Is The Scarecrow on Viki?**
Yes — The Scarecrow is available on Viki in many regions (catalogued under Viki on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Viki app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of The Scarecrow are there?**
The Scarecrow has 1 season across 12 episodes (2026). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The Scarecrow?**
The Scarecrow streams on Viki in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Viki. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Scarecrow?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Scarecrow’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Scarecrow?**
The Scarecrow stars Park Hae-soo, Lee Hee-joon, Kwak Sun-young, Seo Ji-hye. Created by Lee Ji-hyun.

**How many episodes are in The Scarecrow?**
The Scarecrow has 12 episodes across 1 season (2026).

**What is The Scarecrow about?**
Demoted from Seoul back to his rural hometown of Gangseong, detective Kang Tae-joo — all feral instinct and wounded pride — reopens the serial-murder case that has haunted the county for years, hoping to claw back his reputation one exhumed secret at a time. Loosely drawn from Korea's infamous Hwaseong killings, Park Joon-woo's twelve-episode thriller pits Park Hae-soo against Lee Hee-joon in a ca…

**Who created The Scarecrow?**
The Scarecrow was created by Lee Ji-hyun. It is a crime, thriller, mystery series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after The Scarecrow?**
Browse more crime series on Celluloid’s Viki hub, or open More Like This.

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