Netflix’s “The Price of Confession” Previews the True Cost of Secrets

How far would you go to clear your name? And what would you risk to uncover the truth? Netflix’s new mystery-thriller series, The Price of Confession, takes viewers into a dark and twisting world of secrets, lies, and moral dilemmas.

At its center are Yun-su, a woman accused of murdering her husband, and Mo Eun, a mysterious and feared figure whose every move is shrouded in enigma.

The recently released trailer plunges audiences straight into tension and chaos. Yun-su frantically calls emergency services as her husband lies bleeding beside her, a life hanging in the balance. Yet her behavior immediately raises suspicion—ordering a mild coffee during police questioning, casually referencing crime shows like CSI, and maintaining a composed smile when calm would seem impossible. Despite her protests of innocence, Yun-su is convicted and sent to prison, where her life takes an even darker turn.

Behind prison walls, Yun-su meets Mo Eun, a woman whispered about with fear: a witch, a murderer, a psychopath. Mo Eun holds a dangerous proposition—she will confess to killing Yun-su’s husband, but the confession comes with a cost, a mysterious price that could challenge everything Yun-su believes about morality, justice, and survival.

Jeon Do Yeon (Kill Boksoon, Crash Course in Romance) delivers a masterful performance as Yun-su, portraying a woman forced to navigate suspicion, secrecy, and inner turmoil while struggling to reclaim her life. Opposite her, Kim Go-eun (You and Everything Else, Little Women) is mesmerizing as the enigmatic Mo Eun, whose cryptic motives and chilling presence make her as compelling as she is dangerous. Park Hae-soo (Squid Game) plays the relentless prosecutor Baek Dong-hun, whose pursuit of the truth blurs the line between justice and obsession, while Jin Sun-kyu (Aema) portrays the calculating lawyer Jang Jeong-gu, whose loyalty and cunning may tip the scales in unforeseen ways.

The Price of Confession explores a world where innocence is constantly questioned, confessions are currency, and every choice carries consequences. It’s a story of trust and betrayal, deception and revelation, showing that in the shadows of secrets, the line between right and wrong is never clear—and the price of a confession may be higher than anyone is willing to pay.

Prepare for a gripping journey of suspense, moral complexity, and psychological intrigue. Uncover the secrets, confront the lies, and discover what a confession truly costs in The Price of Confession, premiering December 5, exclusively on Netflix.