Flower of Evil

One of the best K dramas I have watched

I enjoyed watching this show from start to end, it's rare to see a drama getting better and better with each episode, characters in the show are used well they are not in it for the sake of it, cast did well especially Lee Joon gi was at his best in this drama.
Relationship between ML & his family, his sister and fake mother in the sense some scene we feel she is actually the mother she even had a good interaction with Ml's daughter, it was hard to say one character is pure evil except the real baddies in the show. Even that cop character ie friend of FL he was interesting his character was not in the show for the sake of it, each character in the show that is important to the story were used well.
I enjoyed it so much watched it 3 times and still planning to watch whenever get time and feel to watch.

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Perfect husband and father with dark hidden crime history, and a perfect wife, righteous detective

Romance and crime balanced in perfection
ML - Perfect husband and father to a 6year old girl. Husband material 10/10, Or is he? he comes with dark secrets.
FL - perfect wife and mother. So loving, fun, happy, beautiful, but also ambitious, wise, smart, righteous detective that can catch a bad guy before anyone. She can recognise a criminal within a second. She has the best team of supportive talented smart colleagues. And her amazing mom that is also warm kind person.

Is love so blinding that even one of the best detectives ever can be fooled. How good at disguise is the ML?

Just give yourself two episodes. You won't be able to stop binging this.

Now the details:
Great meaningful conversations that really trigger:
- suspense - these detectives when they talk you feel like you're the part of the investigation, and the puzzle keeps on unveiling
- romance - it's amazing, no details for spoilers, and no need to sell this one, you won't be able to stop binging anyway.
- crime - is not there to gross you out, very few direct violence scene, but suspense is amazing.
- well layered characters - every character is well written as if it was in collaboration with true psychiatrist, portrayal of gray characters and dark characters to the max.
- no empty fillers in this one - every moment is a clue, prepare a nice rainy weekend for this one :) popcorn, snacks, drinks.
- there are not many flaws in this drama,

Recommendation:
- can be easily watched with significant other, so much romance and action, great for boyfriend and girlfriend
- not for family watching - too much violence

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This K-drama's good reputation is well deserved. It achieves a lot with very little. The plot isn't actually very complex, but despite that, we want to know what happens next, right now.

It's funny to see the same synopsis as a Stephen King short story but with a completely different treatment. King Stephen takes the unique perspective of the elderly wife who discovers that her husband is a serial killer and talks about the collapse of her world, her fading memories, how everything was just a mirage, a life wasted with a cruel manipulator. In this series, the focus is entirely on the investigation, and the relationship between the investigating wife and the alleged serial killer husband serves only to add suspense and tension to the main story. It's the plot that drives the show. We don't even care about the victims ; they're just pawns.
There are a few flashbacks here and there, but they only make this couple seem even more unlikely. I don't understand how she can fall in love with a guy who is so dishonest, cold and distant towards her, and who takes five seconds to feign the appropriate emotion. He is described as a master manipulator, but frankly, no, not really. The guy is more suspicious than my cat in front of a glass of water on the edge of the table. And this is coming from an autistic little guy. (me) We're asked to believe in his good intentions after all the harm he willingly caused by hiding his past from his wife. Fortunately, this criticism comes from his colleague, Choi Jae Seop, one of the most interesting characters. And the last episode touches on it again without really confirming it.

The questionable aspects : several times we are denied information so as not to move too quickly, and that really annoys me. I had understood the involvement of the doctor's son some time ago (and I'm not very smart), but they drag it out for a looong time.
The sister could help with the investigation from the start, she wants to do so, but... we don't know, she takes her time, she has other things to do. A little hypnosis session to recover her memories ? Come on, let's believe in this psychobabble.
And the couple's daughter, Eun-ha, disappears when the writers don't know what to do with her anymore, and the grandmother is kind enough to take care of her.
And the journalist with round glasses who followed the sister everywhere and watched her at home and tried to break into her house at night, he gets away with it, which makes me anxious.
Finally, the same musics comes back far too often. It becomes redundant.

Not cool : investigator Cha Ji-won threatening to kill a suspect because the police sometimes kill people who resist arrest. And this is presented as positive and proof of her professional qualities. I'm not sure I agree with this kind of discourse when we're still being led to believe in ‘suicide by cop’, a myth invented by the police and repeated in TV series.

In fact, she is infinitely more badass when she traps her husband to push him into the corner of his own inventions. He has put himself in this absurd situation and doesn't understand what is happening to him. Otherwise, he could tell her the truth right away if he really loved her. He cares too much about his own comfort. The only time he expresses regret is when she corners him and he risks losing everything : a classic strategy to avoid having to face the consequences of our actions. But that's not what the series says. It says that he loves his wife tenderly, that he is changing for the better, and that love always wins in the end... This character's behaviour is really the big weak point of this story. We save him because the real murderer is even more odious. What's more, we're supposed to feel sorry for poor Do Hyun Su, who threatens his wife with a knife and then dares to complain that she gets angry. He makes her feel guilty after the hell he puts her through ? No, stop ! The last episode tries to make up for all this, but unfortunately, it didn't work for me. I didn't buy it.

I criticise, it's wrong, what a shame, I feel guilty ! I'm a disgrace to this universe. But I liked this series. Nevertheless, I think it's ranked too high, and 16 episodes ? Too long for what it ultimately offers us.

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When the Kdrama showed it's truly thriller side from Rom

It took almost 1 year to watch Flower of Evil from my watchlist because at that time I was still loving rom-com dramas. But after watching Flower of Evil I turned into a thriller lover..
Flower of Evil is a drama that is mastered in every drama aspect ' gripping story, solid acting, stunning cinematography, excellent soundtrack ' ..

Quick Roundup on Plot:-
Baek Hee-sung is a man who hides his past and true identity from his wife Cha Ji-won, a dedicated police detective. Apparently, they are a perfect couple, they love each other and have a precious daughter who adores her parents. But when Cha Ji-won and her colleagues start investigating a case that leads them to a serial killer, she starts to realize that her almost-perfect husband might be hiding something.

Why this drama is a classic thriller !! Surprised many non-thriller lovers !!

Yes it's not easy to set the rom-melo and marriage element in the thriller Mystery genre also where our main protagonist looks like an anti-protagonist in first half drama, but the once move to second half we will know why the writer choose the rom-melo element t in thriller genre, because that element is plays crucial role to connect the story as well as the characters. The dynamic relationships between Protagonist with his wife, daughter, sister makes to create great impact on story progression, there are times when the main character is feared of losing his wife and daughter that what makes to create more sympathetic points towards the protagonist.

The side characters were also well developed, with solid storylines and enough involvement in the main story. Spot on was the family drama as well, with many sweet moments between father and daughter in addition to the warmth of the main couple.

Flower of Evil covers a lot of ground, from the formation of psychopaths to the exploration of someone’s identity to the perseverance of love in the face of uncertainty. This show has it all: suspense, melodrama, twists and turns, and romance.


Finally :-

The show is extraordinarily clean and refreshing. Something that can make you sad, happy, angry, worried, and curious all at the same time. It's an excellent drama that will keep you interested while explaining the inner workings of relationships, such as the way people develop as a result of being in them, the complexities of those relationships, and how they personally affect the people involved.

If you are looking for a perfect thriller and unforgettable experience of a drama then Flower of Evil is for you.

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The actor's characters were well portrayed and executed as Do really gave me the impression of a loving husband and father but later on if he was accused of killing someone I wouldn't be too surprised. Ji-Won was excellent in showing she is independent so isn't an accessory and the young cop who gets pulled in two directions.
The story was intriguing it kept me glued in wondering what was going to happen next. The flashbacks were embedded at the right time as they aid in further understanding the characters.
The romance between the sister and reporter I skipped as it felt awkward and forced as they had a history together yet he wonders how she ended up killing the head.

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This had me reeling

I go to Youtube to check which anticipated Korean dramas to watch. It wasn't in the video but it was in the list of comments and there was a lot of people saying how it was a must watch so yeah, I had to watch it and I'm so glad I paid attention to the comments.

I like the main character from Two Weeks and Lawless Lawyer so I knew this one was going to be good.

All of the cast had a chemistry that made me boo when it came to an end. I wanted to see more.

It was suspenseful to the very end and there was never a dull moment.

The only question I had was what really happened when the girl killed that guy. She said why but I thought they would've showed it but they didn't . Either way it still had me captivated.

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Epic Thriller, It will have you on the edge of your seat!

I absolutely Loved this show. This was by far one of the Best Dramas I've Ever watched! All of the characters were well developed and really keep you guessing. This was my first Lee Joon Gi show and I fell so hard for him! He really had me hooked, I was so twisted up and filled with anxiety over my feelings for him and what side of the line he was on. What really happened and who's responsible? This is a man who has hidden for years in plain sight. After hiding his identity he's living a normal life with a family and a job. He was the perfect example of "just how well do you think you know someone?". I was literally on the edge of my seat so anxious to see what would unfold. His detective wife played by Moon Chae Won, was a phenomenal character. You connect and love her from the start. You also want to smack her because let's be honest "girl, do you have no sense of self preservation". She's a woman who knew what she wanted and lets be honest I would have strong armed Lee Joongi too, it he would give me the chance. I was a complete wreck emotionally waiting for all the pieces to come together and the inevitable shoe to drop. I needed to know what was going to happen and what is real and what is fake. This easily goes down as one of my favorites! I highly recommend it.

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