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Nine Puzzles Ends on Chilling Cliffhanger After Record-Breaking Run

The Disney+ series became the platform’s most-viewed South Korean title globally despite criticism of its rushed ending, leaving viewers awaiting the next move.

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Overview

  • The series follows profiler Yoon E-na and detective Kim Han-saem as they unravel murders linked to a decade-old cover-up over the demolition of Seoul’s Shindonga Market.
  • Critics highlighted the dynamic chemistry between Kim Da-mi and Son Suk-ku, noting their tense partnership drives much of the show’s appeal.
  • Each victim was tied to the original Shindonga Market cover-up, turning every crime into a reckoning for those who concealed the truth.
  • Production design and costumes lean heavily on puzzle imagery, with creators saying it reinforces the narrative’s mystery-driven atmosphere.
  • The finale teases a fresh murder marked by a single puzzle piece, setting the stage for further investigations beyond the current season.