July 6, 2020 (2020-07-06) – September 18, 2022 (2022-09-18)
The drama was considered a success with the viewership ratings doubled from the start to finish and the possibility of sequel mentioned by production team.[3] It was confirmed to return for second season which began its production around October 2021.[4]
The season 2 began airing from July 30, 2022, on Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST).[5][6]
Set in Incheon, South Korea, the drama tells stories of those who try to hide ugly truths and those who uncover the truths.
Kang Do-chang (Son Hyun-joo) has worked as a detective for the past 18 years. He was born and raised in Incheon. He investigates cases using his experience and personal connections, forgoing scientific technique or reasoning power.
Oh Ji-hyuk (Jang Seung-jo) is an elite detective. He has 9 years of experience. Unlike Kang Do-chang, he investigates cases using evidence and insight into the criminal's psyche. Due to a trauma from his childhood, he does not share his feelings. He is wealthy thanks to his late uncle, who left him with a large inheritance.
Jin Seo-kyung (Lee Elijah) works as a newspaper reporter. She is a 5-year veteran and passionate about her work.
A tough and loyal detective of 18 years who investigates cases using his experience and personal connections, forgoing scientific technique or reasoning power. He is a senior detective of the Violent Crimes Division 2.
An elite homicide detective of 9 years, Oh Ji-hyuk investigates cases using evidence and insight into the criminal's psyche, unlike Kang Do-chang. He has insomnia due to a past trauma.
A passionate veteran reporter who isn't afraid to reveal the truth and doesn't give in to outside pressure. After being known as a fierce freelance reporter, she was hired by Yoo Jung-seok for Junghan Daily.
A former detective who was promoted as an investigator of the Incheon West Police Station. She is investigating Kang Do-chang regarding his potential promotion.
The early working title of the series is Silence (Korean: 사일런스; RR: Saillenseu).[28]
The series was originally scheduled to premiere on April 27, 2020, but it was pushed back to July due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[29]
After the series ended, executive producer Jo Jun-hyung revealed the possibility of a sequel in the interview with media.[3]
On February 28, 2022, it was confirmed that actor Son Hyun-joo had tested positive for COVID-19, causing filming for season 2 to be suspended.[30]
On March 7, 2022, it was reported that actor Son Hyeon-joo was released from COVID-19 quarantine on the 5th and resumed filming for season 2.[31] The filming was completed in May 2022.[32]
On June 28, 2022, a poster for Season 2 was released.[33]
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
^Jin Hyang-hee (April 16, 2021). "손현주 장승조 '모범형사' 시즌2에서 한번 더" [Son Hyun-joo, Jang Seung-jo, once again in season 2 of 'Exemplary Detective']. Maeil Economic Daily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
^"'모범형사2' 다시 뭉친 손현주X장승조, 첫 스틸컷 공개" [Son Hyeon-joo X Jang Seung-jo reunited for 'Exemplary Detective 2', first still cut released]. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. July 5, 2022. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
^Jinju-hee (July 30, 2022). "'모범형사2' 오늘(30일) 첫 방송…손현주x장승조, 출동 준비 완료" ['Exemplary Detective 2' premieres today (30th)... Son Hyun-joo x Jang Seung-jo, ready to go]. MK Sports (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
^Park Ah-reum (August 21, 2022). "'모범형사2' 측 "시즌1빌런 오정세 깜짝 등장, 화면 장악할 것" ['Exemplary Detective 2' side "Season 1 villain Oh Jeong-se makes a surprise appearance and will dominate the screen] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Min-ji (September 17, 2022). "'모범형사2' 고발자↔조력자 오갔던 신동미 특별출연 [오늘TV]" [Shin Dong-mi, who went back and forth between the accuser ↔ assistant in 'Exemplary Detective 2' [Today TV]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abJeon Hyo-jin (June 29, 2022). "김효진X정문성, 재벌가 부부 탄생…'모범형사2' 합류" [Kim Hyo-jin X Jung Moon-seong, a chaebol couple is born... Joining 'Exemplary Detective 2'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abcdefghijklPark Soo-in (July 4, 2022). "'모범형사2' 대본연습 메이킹 영상 공개, 뉴페이스 김효진 정문성 등장" ['Exemplary Detective 2' script practice making video released, new face Kim Hyo-jin appeared] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jang Da-hee (July 19, 2022). "홍상표, '모범형사2' 출연 확정…이종옥과 호흡[공식]" [Hong Sang-pyo confirmed to appear in 'Exemplary Detective 2'... Lee Jong-ok and breathing [Official]] (in Korean). Sports TV News. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Ah-reum (July 4, 2022). "이하은 '모범형사2'에도 합류, 손현주와 또 호흡[공식]" [Lee Ha-eun joins 'Exemplary Detective 2' and works with Son Hyun-joo again [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Min-ji (July 14, 2022). "'모범형사2' 박근형→최대훈, 더 강력해진 시즌2신스틸러" ['Exemplary Detective 2' Park Geun-hyung → Choi Dae-hoon, a stronger season 2 scene stealer] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2022 – via Naver.
^Son Bong-seok (July 21, 2022). "배우 백상희, '모범형사2' 김민지 역 낙점[공식]" [Actress Baek Sang-hee, selected as Kim Min-ji in 'Exemplary Detective 2' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2022 – via Naver.
^Han Hae-sun (August 7, 2022). "조태관, '모범형사2' 마이클 차 첫 등장..'긴장 유발러" [Taekwan Jo, Michael Cha's first appearance in 'Exemplary Detective 2'...] (in Korean). MT Star News. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2022 – via Naver.
^Seo Yu-na (August 13, 2022). "김인권 과거사, 父 의처증에 계모 사망『흰가운 피로 물들어』'모범형사2'" [Kim In-kwon's past history, stepmother dies due to infidelity, "stained with white robe blood" 'Exemplary Detective 2'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2022 – via Naver.
^Lee Min-ji (August 8, 2022). "'모범형사2' 박효주 특별출연, 손현주와 과거 인연 뭘까 [공식]" ['Exemplary Detective 2' Park Hyo-joo Special Appearance, What is the Past Relationship with Son Hyeon-joo [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2022 – via Naver.
^Chun, Yun-hye (September 3, 2022). "[투데이TV]'모범형사2' 고창석, 문제의 검사 특별 출연 "누구 편일지 지켜봐달라"" [[Today TV] 'Exemplary Detective 2' Ko Chang-seok makes a special appearance as a prosecutor in question "Watch whose side you're on] (in Korean). Herald POP. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jang Woo-young (February 28, 2022). "손현주, 코로나19확진…'모범형사2' 촬영 중단 [공식입장]" [Son Hyun-joo, confirmed with Corona 19... 'Exemplary Detective 2' Stopped Filming [Official Position]] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on February 28, 2022. Retrieved February 28, 2022 – via Naver.
^Kang Nae-ri (March 6, 2022). "[단독] 손현주, 자가격리 해제…드라마 '모범형사' 시즌2촬영 재개" [[Exclusive] Son Hyun-joo lifts self-isolation... Filming resumes for season 2 of the drama 'Exemplary Detective'] (in Korean). YTN. Archived from the original on March 7, 2022. Retrieved March 6, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Ah-reum (July 12, 2022). "'모범형사2' 측 "손현주X장승조 더 강력하게 뭉쳤다"" ['Exemplary Detective 2' side "Son Hyun-joo X Jang Seung-jo came together stronger"]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
^Jang Ah-reum (June 28, 2022). "돌아온 손현주x장승조…'모범형사2' 포스터 "더 강력해진 그들이 돌아왔다" [Son Hyun-joo x Jang Seung-jo is back... 'Exemplary Detective 2' poster "They are back stronger than ever"] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on February 12, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2022 – via Naver.
