5 Mini Crime K-dramas To Watch On Netflix: ‘My Name,’ ‘Mask Girl,’ More!

What better way to spend the weekend than by watching a thrilling K-drama in the comforts of your own home? Since the rise of Hallyu in the global scene, K-dramas have been a great stress-reliever to fans of all ages.

While most of them possess great storyline, they can be a bit tedious as they are often produced with 16 episodes. Some may go up to 20 and even a hundred episodes with an hour runtime each.

If you want a time-saving series that is still fun and exhilarating, then this is for you. Keep on reading to know more.

'Black Knight'

In Kim Woo Bin's comeback drama "Black Knight," viewers will be able to see a great depiction of poverty, violence and corruption in a dystopian place where security is uncertain.

The legendary actor transforms into a delivery man who delivers goods amidst the life-threatening pollution in 2071 South Korea.

"Black Knight" is a crucial game of psychological warfare and survival and with only six episodes, it's undoubtedly a must-watch.

'My Name'

Han So Hee infiltrates the police force to avenge her late father who died at the hands of the big authorities in "My Name."

In only eight episodes, the actress was able to show off her gravity-defying stunts and intense girl crush aura that captivated the attention of many viewers around the world.

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The intensity and suspense are well-paced and carefully thought out, which will satisfy anyone who binge-watches it.

'Juvenile Justice'

In Kim Hye Soo's 10-parter drama "Juvenile Justice," she transforms into a juvenile judge who gives the maximum sentences to the youths that committed grave crimes.

The veteran star proved that she's the legal drama queen through the Netflix series as she draws massive attention to the work with her impressive performance.

'D.P.'

Now with two seasons with six episodes each, Jung Hae In's "D.P." successfully cemented its name as the biggest military crime drama in Hallyu.

It depicts the lives of the military police at the military camp as they catch deserters while Jung Hae In's Ahn Jun Ho has an arrest order on his head.

Not only that but "D.P." also offers a great deep dive into friendship, trust and betrayal that fans will surely love.

'Mask Girl'

Starring Go Hyun Jung and Nana, "Mask Girl" gives the viewers an introduction to media and how the Internet ruins one's life.

In the seven-episode drama, the two actresses assume the role of Kim Mo Mi, an office worker who becomes a broadcast jockey at night to offer entertainment while hiding behind a mask.

The seemingly grandiose life takes a dark turn when one of her watchers disappear, which puts her at the center of a crime and intense suspicion, causing her to lose everything.

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Written by Elijah Mully.