Trap (2019)

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If, like me, you enjoy watching thrillers and learning things in bits and pieces (i.e., secret forest, signal, even sky castle in the revealing formula), then this is ideal. I'm always looking for things that will both emotionally stimulate me and scare me (in a loose sense), as the ride in the Secret Forest did. They're apples/oranges, and Stranger has some of the tightest writing I've ever seen, but the thing about Trap is that it's thrilling, you're on the edge.

Truthfully, if the actors were bad, it would be even more campy—because there is a bit of camp; some of the shit is just SO bizarre, uncanny, and left field. But they weren't. None of them were. Watching it was genuinely entertaining, and I enjoyed every twist and turn, and, girl, there are twists and turns. Is it flawlessly written? Although I def wouldn't say that, it's not nearly as bad as people are claiming. It's seven episodes, dude, like, lmao. It's a brief and disorientingly nuts watch, but it's also very good because it's very odd, and that's its appeal.

If OCN dramas aren't your thing—and they weren't mine, and sometimes still aren't, as I only watched them when I didn't want to think—but you like the same things I do (via my list/comments/reviews)? I would watch. It's clear that this is a unique genre, and I think it marked something of a turning point for the channel (Guest/Hand, a good show, comes to mind as a good catalyst for the change). This and Strangers from Hell, outstanding shows that were a part of OCN's "Dramatic Cinema," made it clear that these are a unique introduction to the channel, and they are of a different level, at least to my taste.

Yet, I think that both shows are mischaracterized or perhaps misunderstood (though for different reasons). There's mixed reception for Trap, and I suppose that's because I'm viewing the drama from a different perspective than some people, which is obviously where we're all coming from and I'm not special, BUT what I mean is: in my opinion, you have to have fun with this show; you have to see it as fun, while acknowledging the quality and critiquing where deserved.

They're literally taking you along for a ride that you can't get off of until it's too late. Like Kanye West said in Primetime (song), "I mean who says shit like that and doesn't laugh?" I think the team was definitely inspired by works by "auteurs" like Yorgos Lanthimos, Park Chan-wook, other contemporary auteurs of the uncanny or horror. It shares the quality of being frantic and fast-paced but also tension-building at a honey like pace. Can't explain it well but it's an intentional, and creative, way to bend temporality.

So, if you want a thrilling investigative story and enjoy bloody weirdness along the way, Do you love to have fun and be entertained? I'd honestly go for it. There's never a dull moment, that's for sure. and i loved being on the rollercoaster swear to satan

EDIT 8/5/19: i think this drama was aiming for pure insanity and it worked

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First things first, it was a great choice making this a seven episode drama. In my opinion if this was 16 episodes, like some previous series like The guest and Save me, it would probably become a little boring halfway through and then it would be great again in the last few episodes.
Secondly, this was a series that I was (im)patiently waiting for every week. I loved the story from the beginning with that dark vibe that OCN knows how to handle. I liked all the twists that the show had to offer and the acting was good (in my opinion at least).
Finally, the whole psychopathy thing made me shiver as I though all of the characters previous scenes, including his intense feeling about sadness and sorrow and the will to avenge for everything that he lost. Even though this is not the first time that that kind of twist has appeared -and it will probably not be the last- the cruelty from the character and the understanding from the viewer that no matter what happened he didn't feel anything, was enough to make this show a great watch. I liked all the characters in this series and I would probably watch it again as it is, as I mentioned before, a seven episode drama.

The only complain that I have is the ending. I suppose that OCN is preparing for a new season, but I believe that if they had finished the series properly and without plans of making another season this would be even better.

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Wow, wow, wow. Perhaps I'm giving ''Trap'' a higher rating than it deserves, but I'm doing it for one specific reason - it is different. You know how a lot of thrillers are very similar, even though written and executed well, it's always pretty much the same - trying to find out who's the killer, plot twist, possibly catching the killer (who's most likely a serial killer). Plots like this ar often very interesting to watch, but despite this fact, they don't leave a big impression. ''Trap'', however, felt very refreshing. It is definitely something unique and unforgettable.

I am a big fan of psychological thrillers and out of everything I've watched so far, I think ''Trap'' did the best job when it comes to mixing these two favourite genres of mine. We have a very complex character(s) and extremely shocking and quite unpredictable storyline. I must say that I had a feeling about the plot twist since the first episode, but honestly, the whole truth was so freaking drepressing. The drama explores the darkest side of humankind to the point that it actually became a torture to watch. It just felt so uncomfortable to watch a person having no single feeling with such twisted mind... It was just horrible. I can't describe the feeling, it was just dark.

Now, I won't talk about the main lead at all, but I'll mention how AMAZING job Lee Seo Jin did at portraying him! I've seen him in variaty shows and he has such a cool personality and watching him acting was completely new to me, but he is such a great actor! I'm totally impressed with him. Of course, Sung Dong Il was good, too (he has been playing this type of character since forever lol).

As I see and completely understand, the ending disappointed a lot of people, incuding myself. I think they could have given a better closure to the story, the final episode felt too rushed and some things were left unexplained. I guess there's a possibility of a second season? I'm not sure about that though.

Overall, I recommend ''Trap'' to everyone who likes thrillers, especially psychological thrillers. I believe ''Trap'' is an amazing show that just deserved a better ending. But yeah, it will be very hard for me to forget what happened in the drama, it left such a bittersweet taste in my mouth and I feel like the name Kang Woo Hyun will haunt me forever lol.

P.S: I really love the title of the drama! That was one hell of a trap!

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What was with that sappy and crappy ending? Lol seriously it was all over the place. Not all shows have to end this predictable! Anyway, ok it started out great I was completely engrossed. Most of the plot twists were good, but it kind of became a bit lack luster after the biggest twist after that it was all just pretty ok. The thing is the show's villains they alluded to hunting people and even cannibalism and rape at one point it should have remained dark. Like who went ok so we were talking about people hunters and chopped up body parts way too long so how about let's get totally cheesy now ^_^ I feel cheated. Anyway, for me it didn't quite have the impact of children of Nobody, Save Me, Circle, etc. But it was entertaining and had some great ideas and all .

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Clever Bait !!

Lee Seo-jin oppa is so scary…especially wen dat dimpled smile of his masks a murderous & ambitious nature. I had enjoyed Trap‘s twists and turns, even though I was a little put off by its outlandish beginning.

Although I suppose Woo-hyun’s final end 2 being drugged is a fitting ending for him? Woo-hyun with the Hunters Team are too influential and have covered their tracks too well. Exposing them & putting them through the usual motion of the legal system is likely to backfire. But then, killing them in cold blood isn’t what Good Guys do either. So…next best alternative — a taste of their own medicine?

Verdict _ if you can stomach some violence and gore, then this one is for you. A Decent watch !!

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OK, lá vou eu outra vez dizer aqui que quando você tenta fazer uma coisa muito diferente talvez você se perca no caminho, é preciso muita habilidade para isto e quem consegue êxito nesta empreitada realmente merece destaque.

Trap tentou, mas não conseguiu. Apesar de poucos episódios em certo momento já não via a hora de acabar, os três últimos episódios foram realmente longos episódios.

O primeiro episódio me deu a sensação de que seria tipo o filme Breakdown de 1997, o que teria sido excelente. Apesar de ter assistido este filme há muito tempo atrás, nunca me esqueci da sensação alucinante e super angustiante que foi acompanhar a história da busca do marido por sua mulher que sumiu. Infelizmente, depois do primeiro episódio o ritmo não se mantém e o enredo se enrola cada vez mais em uma espiral de esquemas tipo Prison Break e na reta final jogam um esboço de Bourne com o lance de lobotomia e tal.

O final deste drama veio coroar esta salada super bagunçada que foi este dorama que convenhamos, ninguém merece aquele final horrível. Honestamente, não recomendo.

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Que decepção OCN

Francamente acabo de finalizar esse drama e me encontro completamente revoltada com esse final. Fala sério, estava indo até bem no começo, mas quiseram inovar demais no final e desandou completamente com o drama.

Não sei quanto a vocês mas detesto finais incertos, não lido bem com desfechos onde nem o bem nem o mal vence. Me sinto extremamente irritada com isso, se intenção era essa meus parabéns o objetivo foi atingido com êxito. Não gostei, não indico.

No começo pareceu uma história bem interessante, o enredo me lembrou um filme americano que assisti há alguns anos atrás, o desenvolvimento estava interessante, mas no meio do caminho se perderam totalmente.

Não tenho nada a reclamar quanto as atuações dos atores, mas não posso deixar de dizer que a fotografia foi algo que me incomodava bastante, até entendo que queriam passar a sensação de algo sombrio, mas acho que exageraram na ausência de iluminação em diversas cenas.

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