If you’re looking for your next K-drama obsession, you’ve found it. The Uncanny Counter Episode 1 is the kind of supernatural series premiere that immediately pulls you in — action-packed, emotionally grounded, and loaded with the kind of charismatic ensemble chemistry that keeps you watching episode after episode. Here’s everything you need to know before diving in.
The Uncanny Counter Season 1 — Key Series Info
| Detail | Info |
| Series Title | The Uncanny Counter |
| Network | OCN (South Korea) |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix (global) |
| Episode 1 Release Date | November 28, 2020 |
| Total Episodes | 16 |
| Episode Runtime | ~65 minutes each |
| Release Schedule | Two new episodes every Saturday & Sunday |
| Season Finale | January 17, 2021 |
| Writer | Jung Do Yoon, Yeo Ji Na |
| Director | Yoo Seon Dong |
What Happens in The Uncanny Counter Episode 1?
Five demon hunters, known as Counters, disguise themselves as employees of a popular local noodle restaurant. In secret, the five use their special abilities to hunt down evil spirits who have returned to Earth, hellbent on pursuing eternal life.
The Uncanny Counter Episode 1 introduces us to So Moon (Jo Byung Kyoo), a high school student with a disability who unexpectedly becomes a Counter after a chance encounter with these supernatural demon hunters. The premiere effortlessly balances dark supernatural thriller elements with warm, humorous slice-of-life moments at the noodle restaurant — a combination that makes the show immediately addictive. From the first scene, it’s clear this isn’t just a monster-of-the-week procedural; it’s a story about found family, grief, and the unexpected weight of power. Learn more about Korean supernatural dramas on Wikipedia.
Full Season 1 Episode Release Schedule
Episodes of The Uncanny Counter are broadcast in South Korea on cable television network OCN before shortly arriving on Netflix afterwards.
| Episodes | Netflix Release Dates |
| Episodes 1–2 | Nov 28–29, 2020 |
| Episodes 3–4 | Dec 5–6, 2020 |
| Episodes 5–6 | Dec 12–13, 2020 |
| Episodes 7–8 | Dec 19–20, 2020 |
| Episodes 9–10 | Dec 26–27, 2020 |
| Episodes 11–12 | Jan 2–3, 2021 |
| Episodes 13–14 | Jan 9–10, 2021 |
| Episodes 15–16 (Finale) | Jan 16–17, 2021 |
Lead Cast You’ll Love Immediately
K-Pop fans will be extremely excited to see Gugudan member Kim Se Jeong in her third lead role. Since 2016, Kim Se Jeong has starred in three TV dramas, all while juggling her ongoing K-Pop career.
The full main cast includes Jo Byung Kyoo as the teenage Counter So Moon, Yoo Joon Sang as Jang Cheol Jung, Kim Se Jeong as the energetic and fan-favourite Do Ha Na, and Yeom Hye Ran as the warm maternal figure Choo Mae Ok. Together, they form one of the most beloved drama ensembles of the early 2020s.
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