Episode 4
Episode Review
The Scarecrow Episode 4 Review
Episode 4 gives the investigation a more personal and serious tone following Min Ji’s death. Her death affects Tae-joo because it reinforces the consequences of a case that continues to grow more disturbing. Each new development makes it harder to treat the murders as an ordinary investigation, and Tae-joo becomes increasingly determined to find the person responsible.
One of the episode’s biggest developments is Tae-joo’s decision to approach Si-young and suggest that they work together. Their history makes this proposal far from simple. Tae-joo has every reason to distrust someone who bullied him in the past, while Si-young has his own ambitions and a complicated relationship with authority. Their partnership therefore begins with tension rather than mutual respect.
The reaction of Tae-joo’s colleagues adds another obstacle. His return and continued involvement in the case create controversy within the police force, showing that an investigation can be affected by internal politics as much as by the available evidence. Tae-joo must navigate those pressures without losing sight of the victims.
The most interesting aspect of the episode is the uneasy alliance between two men who do not fully trust one another. Their cooperation may help move the investigation forward, but it also creates the possibility of conflict whenever their interests diverge. The story gains suspense from the question of whether their shared objective will be enough to keep them working together.
Overall, Episode 4 is a turning point for the series. Min Ji’s death raises the emotional stakes, while Tae-joo’s decision to involve Si-young changes the direction of the investigation. The episode establishes that finding the killer may require cooperation between people who have every reason to remain enemies.