SBS's Friday-Saturday crime comedy Flex X Cop Season 2 finished its television run on September 19, 2026, delivering a series-high 11.7% household rating for its 14th and final episode. Episode 13 drew 9.7% the night before, and the season had hovered between 6.7% and 8.0% through late August and early September.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Broadcaster | SBS (Friday-Saturday) |
| Episodes | 14 (Season 1 ran 16) |
| Finale | Episode 14, September 19, 2026: 11.7% household rating (series high), second among terrestrial programs that day |
| Episode 13 | September 18, 2026: 9.7%, first among all terrestrial programs that day |
| Late August to early September range | 6.7% to 8.0% (Episodes 7–12) |
| Lead | Ahn Bo-hyun as Jin I-soo |
The Final Week Leap to a Series High
For anyone who loved watching third-generation chaebol heir Jin I-soo turn police precinct protocol on its head, that final weekend surge felt completely earned. Seeing the show climb from a steady 6% to 7% baseline all the way into double digits proved that viewers were hooked on seeing the season dig into I-soo's family background.
The real ratings story for Flex X Cop Season 2 happened during its closing weekend. Through late August and early September, the series occupied a very dependable, comfortable pocket on Friday and Saturday, hovering between 6.7% and 8.0%.
Everything accelerated once Episode 13 aired on Friday, September 18. Episode 13 jumped straight to 9.7%, ranking first overall among all terrestrial television programs broadcast that day. When the grand finale arrived twenty-four hours later on Saturday, September 19, viewership surged to its peak mark of 11.7%. That two-point jump for the finale secured Flex X Cop Season 2 as one of the standout terrestrial hits of autumn 2026. Episode 14 finished second among terrestrial programs broadcast that day.
For the rest of that weekend's chart, see K-Drama Ratings This Week: Who Ruled the Weekend (Sep 14–20, 2026).
Episode by Episode Ratings Run
Here is how each recorded broadcast performed on SBS throughout the second half of the season:
| Episode | Air Date | Household Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 7 | August 28, 2026 | 6.8% |
| Episode 8 | August 29, 2026 | 8.0% |
| Episode 9 | September 4, 2026 | 6.9% |
| Episode 10 | September 5, 2026 | 7.6% |
| Episode 11 | September 11, 2026 | 6.7% |
| Episode 12 | September 12, 2026 | 7.2% |
| Episode 13 | September 18, 2026 | 9.7% |
| Episode 14 | September 19, 2026 | 11.7% |
The table starts from Episode 7.
Saturday Viewership Compared to Friday
Looking at the weekly numbers, a clear broadcast rhythm emerges. In each of the last four weekends, Saturday beat Friday:
- Aug 28–29: 6.8% on Friday climbed to 8.0% on Saturday
- Sep 4–5: 6.9% on Friday climbed to 7.6% on Saturday
- Sep 11–12: 6.7% on Friday climbed to 7.2% on Saturday
- Sep 18–19: 9.7% on Friday surged to the series peak of 11.7% on Saturday
Our guess? Fridays are busy, and Saturday is when people stay in.
Looking across the recorded weeks, Friday ratings held between 6.7% and 9.7%, while Saturday broadcasts ranged from 7.2% up to the 11.7% series peak. Even on its lowest recorded weekend in September, the series kept figures above 6.5% before launching its final week push.
Jin I-soo and Team 1 Winning Over Audiences
What kept television viewers returning week after week was the growth of Jin I-soo, played with charisma and comedic timing by Ahn Bo-hyun. When the story first introduced I-soo, he was an eccentric billionaire playing dress-up as a police officer, relying on flamboyant displays and VIP privileges to crack cases.
Season 2 matured that premise without losing the humor. Rather than treating police work like an expensive playground, I-soo developed genuine trust with Detective Park Jun-young and Team 1. In the penultimate episode, as the season dug into I-soo's family background, he set aside theatrics and relied on thorough detective work alongside his teammates. That balance of high-energy banter and genuine emotional stakes gave the closing chapter real weight, demonstrating how comfortable the cast had become in their respective roles.
Comparing Season 1 and Season 2 Run Structure
Season 1 ran 16 episodes; Season 2 wrapped in 14. Season 2 still found a double-digit finish, which is more than many sequels manage.
Our guess? The shorter 14-episode order helped keep the pace tight. The shorter structure kept the overarching mystery focused on the Jin family secrets while still allowing two-episode standalone cases to showcase inventive investigations. Both final-week episodes landed above 9.5%, with the finale at 11.7%.
Beyond the raw broadcast numbers, for me, the series worked because it gave fans exactly what they wanted from a modern Korean action procedural. Viewers were not looking for a bleak or punishing crime mystery; they wanted the satisfaction of watching an arrogant suspect get outsmarted by a detective who could match their resources and outthink their lawyers. Ahn Bo-hyun brought an easy warmth to I-soo that prevented the character from feeling spoiled, while Park Ji-hyun's grounded portrayal of Team Leader Lee Gang-hyun gave the precinct scenes an authentic workplace anchor. Fans who followed both seasons appreciated that the sequel kept the humor intact while allowing every member of Violent Crime Team 1 to share the investigative spotlight. The finale drew the season's highest rating.
Episode counts, runtimes and streaming details for both seasons are in our Flex X Cop Seasons 1 and 2 guide.
Ratings are household figures as of Sep 27, 2026. For what these percentages measure, read How Korean TV Ratings Work, and for the wider September picture, see Korea's Highest-Rated Dramas Right Now.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Flex X Cop Season 2 have?
Season 2 completed its story across 14 episodes, two shorter than Season 1's 16-episode order.
Where can international viewers watch Flex X Cop Season 2?
The series streams globally on Disney+, with all 14 episodes available with multi-language subtitles.
Has SBS officially announced Flex X Cop Season 3?
SBS has not officially announced a third season, but the strong double-digit finish and established franchise popularity leave room for future installments.