Uncle Samsik (2024)

uncle samsik is like a continuation of mr sunshine, one set in 1900-20s while the other is around 1940-60s
uncle samsik isn't as "romanticized", and more political scheming, but the addition of byun yohan really makes it feel like a sequal

Both are set around the same times of late 50s and early 60s
uncle samsik is more political and chief detective was more crime
But both also have solid acting and aesthetic qualities

Both of these talk about the political process of Korea, the presidency and “communism” of anyone who dared to disagree and the fight for freedom

There are some dramas that feel more “mature” in sense of complexity and depth of thought
When process of politics or finance is involved, it becomes heavy and it requires much attention
In both cases, the acting and writing are solid that you gradually focus and pay attention to everything

Both took place around the 1960s, and are heavily political. In a way, Uncle Samsik feels like the kingmaker/strategist role and Kim San the person he is trying to make into a leader.