It's quite disappointing with all the negative feedbacks for this drama, since this drama is quite underrated as it is one of the more interesting ones I've seen. The summary is simple....at first- two prosecutors who work together but battle head to head of their different views- however they are connected in a past murder as they learn to work together and that is where it gets more complicated.
The Good
I will have to admit, this drama is confusing- especially at the beginning where so many things are happening but you have no idea what is going on- it may discourage you and not want to watch it but trust me, it gets cleared up later on! And oh my lordy- for once, the secrets that both Kang Soo and Dong Chi have are told out loud and it doesn't drag on for the entire drama!
I really like the crime mysteries in this drama since it's not just a simple crime- the murders are hidden underneath layers and layers of complications which make it even more interesting as all the problems tie in together.
The actors are amazing- they portrayed their character really well- and I'm quite impressed with Dong Chi and Kang Soo and their bromance as they really nailed their characters and their emotions. They are quite well-rounded as it didn't just seem like they were reading their scripts, but actual people who are prosecutors and investigators in real life. Special mention: Chief Moon- oh man, how can a man suit a role more than him? He was one of the most interesting characters I found- as he always speaks and acts in riddles. Many people aren't fond of his psycho character, and I was a part of that group...at first. You would think that Chief moon is psychotic and bipolar at times and whether he is one of the bad guys or good guys, wondering what his goal really is under all the manipulation, as he is truly confusing- but his backstory and his actions are far more interesting later on as everything is revealed later on!
The instrumentals are one of the best ones I've heard as it really is a mood-setter. They have a good variety of sinister and emotional music- I applaud the artists who created the soundtracks as I am going to for surely download them!
The Bad
As much as I am used to watching the female leads usually being stubborn and far from rational at times, I should be used to it- but still, I can't help but become beyond irritated at the female lead. We all heard the story- something bad happened as a person becomes a prosecutor to find justice- however, the female lead is far from rational as her personal emotions interferes with justice- but thankfully that's just the first few episodes before she smartens up and takes her role seriously!
One thing that irritated me the most about her character was that her thought processes and actions of willing to do the 'wrong' thing just to help herself and the people around her follows the same methods of bad guys, so what made her better than the guys that she tries to capture if she's willing to hurt other people?
The only main other issue I had with this was the confusion. Oh boy- seriously, many things happen at once without a good explanation (until the end) makes this drama quite hard to follow at times as you wonder just what is going on. Because of this, many have dropped this drama- but please give it a try since it gets more interesting later on!
Overall?
With these dramas- you would think there would be an astounding amount of romance, but nope- don't expect too much of that. Yes there are moments where there is romance and endearing moments that make you squeal, but in comparison with other dramas, the main focus is about political corruptness, manipulation, good vs evil and what justice really means. If you're a good guy doing bad things for the sake of goodness, are the actions justified? Are wrongdoings for the sake of justice really considered good?
As much as it was totally confusing at first as it sent my brain on overdrive trying to figure out what was happening, this drama is underrated as it is one of the few mystery dramas that I actually like. Despite what other people say; I think you should give this drama a watch as it certainly deserves a watch!
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