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This series masterpiece if you like thriller and mysteries you will love this series Amazing story 🔟🇰🇷👏👌✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓✓Was this review helpful to you?
i really expected a lot from this drama seeing how many people are recommending it and praising it. however, it didn't really live up to my expectation.
for a plot-driven drama, i find it average. there's really nothing so extravagant to it that makes it shine among the rest. the cases are good, makes me wonder who the killer is, but that's just it. there are also some glaring loopholes, tho not so many. i think they managed to execute the plot well in the end.
second, i couldn't really connect to the drama. i was expecting that it would, like hypnotize and totally pull me in for a mystery drama. but it didn't. one reason that i could think of is that it's lacking with the character aspect. si-mok and yeo jin are amazing characters, no doubt. and the acting was good too. however, their backstory, personality, goal, drive, fear, you know, it was lacking in that aspect. there are a lot of things going on but i don't know why it matters to these characters, and why would it matter to me too. i was waiting for that moment where i would see why they cares for these cases so much, except the fact of course that it's their job and responsibility. there's just nothing connecting the plot, the cases to the characters that would make the drama even stronger in my opinion. si-mok character is already interesting, and i was expecting that they would try to delve deeper into his past and his conflicts as someone who can't perceive emotions. but there's just nothing. and yeo jin, i really like her character, strong and bold. but her character literally has nothing in it. she has no family background, internal conflict, fear, goals (prior to her meeting the old woman) there's just nothing but Yeo Jin being Yeo Jin. i want to know more about her but the writer didn't give me the opportunity to know her.
on the contrary, i find the antagonist (if you can call them one) more interesting than those two. especially the one who jumped (if you know, you know haha) his back story, his drive, motivation and his goal. it's really great. and the one who-dunnit his motivations too, goals, reasons, fears, conflicts and suffering, so so great. i hope that the writer applied the same thing to the main leads so that as a viewer, i could connect to the story more.
that being said. i think it's a decent watch. not that much but i still like it. and thank goodness there's a hidden chemistry between Yeo Jin and Si-Mok because without it, i don't think i'd manage to finish this one.
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Good Script, Great Cast
A great drama. The actors are perfect, they have shown the images of prosecutors, policemen, and chaebols in a very realistic and skillful way. I've watched a number of Yoo Jae Myung's dramas, this is the one I'm most impressed with. Also, when I watched Shin Hye Sun's small roles in many dramas, I couldn't imagine what an excellent actress she is, I'm glad that her talent shines in recent years. she has a very graceful, cute and natural way of acting. Also she is very beautiful. Bae Doo Na is really cool, I kept rewinding the scenes to see her facial expression. This drama has a good plot, the motives and psychology of the characters are reasonable, the details of the case are shared fairly with the audience. Plot twists here is built meticulously, slowly. I like how the writer never throws a twist indiscriminately like many other dramas. Overall, it is suitable for viewers who like the genre and have enough patience.Was this review helpful to you?
I had my misgivings, but this drama proved me wrong.
I am pretty picky when it comes to the kdramas I genuinely rank high. Seeing the high praised reviews, I was still skeptical. Upon starting the drama, I was debating on whether or not to see it through even as I reached episode 3-4. This is not to say I wasn't engaged or enjoying the plot, but a part of me felt hesitant. In spite of my reservations, I couldn't bring myself to drop it, and as the show progressed I really found myself loving it. I understand why this drama is so well regarded. It doesn't follow the typical trend I see with dramas that hook me; with cliff hangers leaving you to just have to click the next episode. The progression is a steady momentum, but it keeps you intrigued throughout. I really wanted to know what was to come.I am always a little apprehensive when I find a protagonist's character is intended to be the more cold, nonchalant, unexpressive type. A lot of the times I feel like the actors tend to lean too heavily into that in a way that its hard to like the character; they come off as more try-hard and almost cheesy. The character in that sense feels more limited. Big props have to go to Cho Seung Woo who plays our protagonist. I truly grew to adore his character, and his performance was superb. Our female protagonist was also so refreshing. Loved them both and their chemistry.
I say give this drama a shot. You'll likely find it not easy to put down.
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Simply Brilliant
One of the best shows have watched. In case of very famous shows your expectations sometimes are too much and then you get disappointed, but this meets all the expectations. It is brilliantly crafted and made in such a way that you just cannot stop watching it. And Brilliant performance from all the cast. Really kept me guessing and intrigued to the end.The world building is amazing in this too, as you keep watching it you get to know about how corrupt everyone is, and anyone can be the bad guy because they are all bad guys in some ways.
The lead had a big task to act without emotions and his acting is phenomenal, as the shows progresses you just fall in love with him more. The female lead is impeccable too, it was my first drama of hers’s and I really loved her in it. Will watch more if her work.
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If you like murder mysterious and twists and turns that you necessary wouldn’t be able to predict, this is the drama for you! Though I have some things that I didn’t like, about the plot, mostly that at times, it seemed they added one or two things that were slightly irrelevant or didn’t tie up as nicely as I would have wanted, that doesn't mean I didn’t enjoy the ride. It is well worth a watch.
Acting/Cast 10.0
Everyone in this drama was perfectly casted for me. I wouldn’t change anything when it came to casting choices. If you want to see a drama that is very well acted, you should definitely check this drama out. I don’t think people quite understand how changeling and hard it is, to play someone like Si-mok, and have others interact around that type of character. As someone who understands the field and challenges of acting, I thought it was very well done, and if you had gone for someone else, odds are you they wouldn't have been able to pull it off.
It was really nice for me to see Bae Doona in a roll that wasn’t as serious or at least she smiled and had acted goofy in this more than what I have seen her do. Her ability to change between the two is, really wonderful and very well executed in this role.
Music 10.0
The music for this show was very well placed and very well chosen. There wasn’t any over dramatic song choices that didn’t fit the concept as far as the OST goes. The music was subtle at points that it needed to be. I have no problems with the music, in fact, ti made some moments even more intense for me.
Rewatch Value: 2.0
I found the story topic and the overall surprises, wouldn’t be good for a rewatch to me. Because I know all the twist and turns once watching it, I don’t believe there series would be as exciting the second time. Acting wise, the drama would be enjoyable to watch an episode every once in awhile. But if the sequel does happen, you better be sure I will be watching it.
Overall Episode Average Score: 9.28
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Intriguing and good suspense.
Intriguing and good suspense.OMG... I never thought I'd one day like a non romcom drama. This is the one of the best SERIES I ever watched. The suits are very realistic and beautiful. I didn't like True Detective or the American version of Infernal Affairs or most Crime Thriller. The ending kinda crumbles a bit but it's still good. The OST is just OK. The main character is very psychopathic. Their were some few minor bad plots and it seems that from time to time the directors changed his mind on the storyline.
The story is very complex. This is definitely a good watch.
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"I guess that's just his fate. What can I do?"This quote from Mr. Lee comes to mind as I end this drama. For me, it was such a powerful line, because it's an outline of most of the things that goes on in this wild ride of a drama. It's so easy for one with power just to cut off someone they were associated with as soon as the skeletons in their closets get found out, yet the events just show that justice can prevail in the end, no matter what.
I admit this show gave me such a bright insight on how people's determination and belief in the power of justice can bring the shadiest things to light, so much so that I felt a little personal to it, because of how jealous I am of how rightful the characters are. I certainly wish that people like them existed in the fucked up government of my country!
Anyway, this was just amazing. I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this, and again by how determined both the swayed and unswayed characters were. I was very emotional about what became of certain characters, and the build up of drama was just excellent. The only thing I probably did not like about it was certain things that made me really sad, but at the same time thay pumped up the drama to the max.
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Jack of all trades...
If anything this drama has taught me is that the good is the bad, and the bad is the good.There was this quotes in this movie where a lawyer wished people has tag for good and evil. Then the Police Officer replied to him, how would you know if you are good enough to be tagged as good. Being Human is about chances and to give a shot of becoming kinder each day. Forgiving bitter memories. Accepting flaws. And has that 1 percent heroism which triggers the soul to be brave.
Huge fan for Hwang Si Mok. Dashing and brave yet vulnerable with certain suppression. Then again, I’m always amazed by Jo Seung Woo since God’s Gift. He is a brilliant actor. And genuine in every roles he acted. He’s hinted smile is like a brief of warmth Sunshine
I’ve rewatched season 1, three times and stil find it interesting to watch. You gets to learn characters and to me personally, it’s stress-freeing.
Sometimes Hwang and Han relationship reminds me of Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon from Mentalist. Less bantering, but the same level of intense. Both understand each other like a puzzle cube. You can mixed the colors anyway you like but the write twist you’ll matched all colors.
The storylines are epic, brilliant and genius. That’s all my spill
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So, the first episodes are kind of slow and I thought of actually dropping this drama but thank god I didn't because it gets so good, the pace of the story gets faster with each episode and it will get you hooked.
And that end tho! I loved it, this is a totally worth watching drama.
I cannot write this review and not mention the expectacular job the cast did, the chemistry between the main characters was amazing.
Can't wait for Stranger 2
This is my first review ever so, sorry for it being kind of crappy.
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One thing that I kept hoping for though, was some backstory for the main female lead, which we never really got, and it felt like she was such an amazing, badass character without any hints as to how she got there.
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