Show Guide: 'Who Saw The Peacock Dance In The Jungle?'

Synopsis: Komugi Yamashita (Suzu Hirose) has lived with just her father, a former police officer, since her mother passed away when she was a child. She is now a university student and enjoys a simple daily life. She is a kind-hearted person, who feels happiness when eating ramen at a small restaurant with her father. He always believes in her, no matter what. But, one day, her father is murdered by someone. A man is arrested for her father's murder and the arrested man is the only son of the man who was arrested by Komugi Yamashita's father 22 years ago as the culprit of a brutal murder of a family.

Komugi Yamashita's father has left behind a last letter to her. According to his letter, he already knew that he would be killed and lists the names of people who if they are arrested and indicted for his death, they are innocent. The list includes the name of the suspect who has been arrested for the murder of Komugi Yamashita's father. Why was her beloved father murdered? Komugi Yamashita agonizes over the facts that are slowly revealed, but she still believes in her father and goes after the truth. Meanwhile, Yoshiteru Matsukaze (Kenichi Matsuyama) works as a lawyer for criminal cases. One day, he receives a visit from Komugi Yamashita with a request, because Yoshiteru Matsukaze's name is listed in the letter from her father. At first, Yoshiteru Matsukaze thinks the situation is weird, because he never met Komugi Yamashita's father or had any contact with him, but, seeing Komugi Yamashita's faith in her late father, he decides to help her. They team up and investigate the truth behind the incident together. (Courtesy Netflix, 2025)

The Cast:
Suzu Hirose as Komugi Yamashita
Kenichi Matsuyama as Yoshiteru Matsukaze

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The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Netflix)
1-01 Episode 1--
On Christmas Eve, Komugi shares a joyful meal with her father, Haruo. Later, she returns home to find her house engulfed in flames and Haruo dead.

1-02 Episode 2--
Magazine reporter Kamil approaches Komugi with a provocative offer: information about her father's secret past if she helps him with his article.

1-03 Episode 3--
From a DNA test result, Komigi learns she may not be related to someone in her family. Meanwhile, the police keep tabs on the owner of a food stall.

1-04 Episode 4--
While lawyer Matsukaze gets a tip from Kimii that alters his investigation of Haruo's murder, food staff owner Someda reveals his past to Komugi.

1-05 Episode 5--
When tragedy derails her investigation, Komugi approaches a lawyer from the Togayama case with Matsukaze. Prosecutor Anan rushes to charge suspect Tomoya.

1-06 Episode 6--
Before another lawyer offers help to Komugi, Anan questions her directly. Elsewhere, detective Akazawa learns that Kamil knows details about his past.

1-07 Episode 7--
After Kamil shares photos of her birth records from her maternal and Child Heath handbook, Komugi realizes two names are also in her father's letter.

1-08 Episode 8--
After the latest fire, Matsukaze takes a surprising trip when he suspects Akazawa's involvement. Kamii shares a key lead he uncovers with Tomoya.

1-09 Episode 9--
As Komugi pursues the final name in Haruo's letter, Anan settles a personal score. Later, stunning revelations emerge from a past indictment.

1-10 Episode 10--
When the heartbreaking truth about the Togayama case gets revealed, Komugi finally answers the burning questions about her past and her father's death.