Profile (2018 TV series)
Profile (2018 TV series) is a South Korean television drama series. It aired on OCN from May 9 to June 28, 2018, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:20 (KST).
The series is a crime procedural drama focusing on criminal profilers and their methods of analyzing crime scenes and psychological motives to solve cases. The central theme revolves around understanding the minds of criminals and the delicate balance between empathy and detachment required in the profiling process.
Synopsis:
The drama follows Go Chae-yi, a rookie profiler, and Jin Woo-hyuk, a genius profiler with a troubled past. They work together as part of a team dedicated to solving complex criminal cases by meticulously analyzing the psychology of the perpetrators. The series explores the challenges they face as they delve into the darkest corners of the human psyche, often confronting their own personal demons in the process.
Cast:
- Lee Joon-gi as Jin Woo-hyuk
- Moon Chae-won as Go Chae-yi
Production:
- Director: Kim Hong-sun
- Writer: Heo Ji-woo, Park Jung-kyu
Reception:
While Profile garnered attention for its cast and premise, its ratings were moderate. Reviews were mixed, with some praising the actors' performances and the intriguing cases, while others criticized the pacing and perceived predictability of certain plot elements.
See also:
- Criminal Minds (South Korean TV series)
- Signal (South Korean TV series)