Detective Son Ha Yeong, with his unconventional approach and thinking, becomes the first profiler in the South Korean police force. He tracks down elusive criminals by delving into their minds. "Mind Readers" is a realistic detective drama based on the memoirs of a real profiling expert, starring Kim Nam-gil.
It all starts with the search for a mysterious serial killer targeting women. While investigating the case, Son Ha Yeong talks to a prisoner to better understand the killer's thought process. These methods almost lead to a scandal, but ultimately they become a promising new trend. An experimental behavior analysis group is formed within the Seoul police force. Insightful Son Ha Yeong learns to delve into the darkest corners of the human soul to expose the villains.