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Vigilante

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description Vigilante Overview

Vigilante is a South Korean thriller series based on a popular webtoon. The show follows a former special forces officer who seeks retribution for his family’s murder by becoming an unofficial vigilante within Seoul's criminal underworld. Starring Nam Joo-hyuk and Yoo Ji-tae, it explores themes of justice and revenge through intense action sequences and a neo-noir aesthetic. It is intended for viewers interested in crime dramas and complex character narratives.

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South Korea

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Is Vigilante based on a webtoon?

Yes, Vigilante is based on the Naver webtoon by Kim Gyu-sam. The live-action series stars Nam Joo-hyuk as Kim Ji-yong, a police academy student who punishes criminals at night.

Where did Vigilante stream when it premiered?

Vigilante premiered on Disney+ in selected regions and on Hulu in the United States in November 2023. The first season has 8 episodes.

Who is chasing Kim Ji-yong in Vigilante?

Yoo Ji-tae plays Jo Heon, the investigator trying to catch the masked vigilante. Kim So-jin plays reporter Choi Mi-ryeo, whose coverage helps turn the vigilante into a public phenomenon.

Is Vigilante more like a superhero show or a crime thriller?

It is closer to a Korean crime thriller than a superhero story. The central tension is moral and legal: Kim Ji-yong is training inside the justice system while secretly attacking offenders who received light sentences.

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