The Uncanny Counter
2020
Original language: Korean
- drama
- mystery
- action & adventure
The story
A group of supernatural demon hunters known as "Counters," each with unique abilities, disguise themselves as employees of a noodle restaurant, while tracking down evil spirits that terrorize the mortal world.
What it’s like
Warm, cluttered noodle-shop interiors under yellow ceiling lights give way to dim, rain-slicked Seoul streets and cold blue night, so the look alternates between cosy and uneasy. Spirit effects lean toward stylised glow and dark smoke rather than fine detail, and the score moves from playful pop-tinged cues to low, tense strings during hunts. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with bantering ensemble scenes puncturing moments of grief, and the emotional core keeps returning to children who lost parents or were neglected, so childhood trauma runs as a steady undercurrent. Violence is regular and sometimes bloody when demons are dispatched, with frightening spirit encounters and some intense, graphic moments; it is not gentle, though the gore stays moderate rather than extreme. Vibe: bittersweet, wry, melancholy with bursts of humour, suited to a weekend binge when you want heart and a supernatural edge. For viewers who enjoy ensemble dramas blending comedy, grief and monster-of-the-week action, and who don't mind dark backstories.
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