Whisper Episode 17

A complex drama that's easy to keep up with...

...and yes, that's a good thing. In the world of political/suspense kdramas, most become overly ambitious with their multiple moving parts (i.e. Signal), and layers upon layers of flashbacks as seen in the mess that was Private Lives (2020). While I may be more simpleminded than the average kdrama viewer, I appreciated this series for its ability to weave a story of what began as a seemingly simple crime that snowballed into Byzantine proportions. The story arc was methodically narrated and every character had a purpose.The cast was on point, and I appreciated Lee Bo Young, the FL who was steely but soft-hearted, and as a police detective, could sure throw a punch and a kick. Kwon Yool, the antagonist here, who also plays a villain in Voice 2, so effectively played his role here that I honestly couldn't decide if I hated or loved him. Special notice goes to Kim Hyung Mook, the Executive Secretary, who I feel was there to provide much needed comic relief, but in a dignified way, you have to watch to know what I mean.Lastly, I feel that most kdramas are weak when it comes to wrapping up a story; most of the time it's rushed or I'm left feeling like something's missing. Not so here with Whisper: it's an easy binge-watch and best of all, the ending is rightly wrapped up.

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