Drama Mystery
6.8/10 2026 · 1 Season· 10 Episodes · Completed ·KR

Creator: Lee Ji-won

An ambitious prosecutor rises through Korea’s elite by marrying a famous actress, only to be pulled into a ruthless power cartel where hidden informants, corporate heirs, and political players collide in a brutal struggle for survival and control.

Cast

Ju Ji-hoon
Ju Ji-hoon
Bang Tae-seop
Ha Ji-won
Ha Ji-won
Choo Sang-ah
Nana
Nana
Hwang Jeong-won
Cha Joo-young
Cha Joo-young
Lee Yang-mi
Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se
Kwon Jong-wook
Kim Hong-pa
Kim Hong-pa
Kwon Se-myeong
Lee Ga-sub
Lee Ga-sub
Park Jae-sang
Han Dong-hee
Han Dong-hee
Han Ji-su
Lee Yoo-jun
Lee Yoo-jun
CEO Eom
Bae Yoon-gyu
Bae Yoon-gyu
Yoon Sa-bong
Yoon Sa-bong
Nam Hye-hun
Lim Sung-kyun
Lim Sung-kyun
Yoo Jeong-ho
Yoo Jeong-ho
Seo Hyun-woo
Seo Hyun-woo
Oh Gwang-jae
Oh Seung-hoon
Oh Seung-hoon
Choi Ji-ho
Park Seong-yeon
Park Seong-yeon
Bang Dae-sil
Kim Hak-seon
Kim Hak-seon
Choi Ui-won
Moon Jung-dae
Moon Jung-dae
Lee Yoon-jae
Lee Yoon-jae
Ju Jin-mo
Ju Jin-mo
Son Guk-won

Episodes

Climax (2026) S01E01 – A Dangerous Deal S01E01 59m
16 Mar 26
Climax (2026) S01E01 – A Dangerous Deal
Prosecutor Bang Tae Seop sets an ambitious plan in motion to expose Mayor Nam Hye Hun and use the scandal as his steppingstone into politics.
Climax (2026) S01E02 – A Calculated Move S01E02 59m
17 Mar 26
Climax (2026) S01E02 – A Calculated Move
With damaging evidence in hand, Tae Seop approaches Yang Mi, ready to play his cards. However, he soon learns disturbing news about Sang Ah that could become a serious problem.
Climax (2026) S01E03 – The Recording S01E03 58m
23 Mar 26
Climax (2026) S01E03 – The Recording
Tae Seop meets Kwon Se Myeong's eldest son and the members of the Creation Party to secure a nomination. After that, he steps down from his position as a prosecutor.
Climax (2026) S01E04 – The Real Murderer S01E04 59m
24 Mar 26
Climax (2026) S01E04 – The Real Murderer
Seven years ago, a case occurred in which famous film producer Oh Gwang-jae was murdered by Park Jae-sang, Sang-ah's bodyguard. Tae-seop, the prosecutor in charge of the case, learns the truth but keeps it hidden.
Climax (2026) S01E05 – A Kindred-Spirited Ally S01E05 63m
30 Mar 26
Climax (2026) S01E05 – A Kindred-Spirited Ally
Sang Ah discovers that Jung Won has been working for Tae Seop, and Jung Won shares how she came to know him and reveals her past. Meanwhile, Tae Seop presents a long-kept secret weapon to Chairman Kwon.
Climax (2026) S01E06 – Regaining Momentum S01E06 58m
31 Mar 26
Climax (2026) S01E06 – Regaining Momentum
Sang Ah finds Jae Sang and begs him to get rid of the recording. Jae Sang refuses and decides to do a live stream to expose Sang Ah. Seeing no hope, Sang Ah decides to end her life and leaves a note to Jung Won.
Climax (2026) S01E07 – Fight For Victory S01E07 60m
6 Apr 26
Climax (2026) S01E07 – Fight For Victory
Tae Seop registers as a candidate for the Creation Party and begins full-scale election campaigning. Yang Mi funds Tae Seop’s rival, making him seek a sponsor who has a grudge against her. However, Yang Mi finds out through a fortune-teller that Tae Seop is the best match for her, so she tries to win him over again.
Climax (2026) S01E08 – For Her Sake S01E08 65m
7 Apr 26
Climax (2026) S01E08 – For Her Sake
With Jong Wook’s source, Tae Seop learns that Yang Mi is using the movie to launder money for Assemblyman Son Guk Won. Sang Ah meets Jung Won again for the table read. Jung Won asks if Sang Ah was putting on a show and using her just like she did with Park Jae Sang, and Sang Ah can’t answer. Later, Sang Ah finds out what Jung Won intended to do with Park Jae Sang.
Climax (2026) S01E09 – The Last Chance S01E09 68m
13 Apr 26
Climax (2026) S01E09 – The Last Chance
After Sang Ah's shocking scandal breaks, Tae Seop loses the election by a large margin and is expelled from the party. Yang Mi decides to give Tae Seop one last chance, and despite the risk of hurting someone he’s closest to, he decides to take the chance. Meanwhile, Sang Ah goes to see Jung Won and confronts her.
Climax (2026) S01E10 – The Climax S01E10 64m
14 Apr 26
Climax (2026) S01E10 – The Climax
A year has passed since Jung Won's death. Sang Ah's movie gets released, and Tae Seop works for Son Guk Won, who is now a presidential candidate. Tae Seop tells Sang Ah that he has a weapon to strike Yang Mi, and it turns out to be what Jung Won gave to him before her death.

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