Bad and Crazy
I loved the first episode, it felt very bad and crazy indeed. Not just Ryu Soo Yeol, but also the bad guys. This drama was not afraid to show grit, blood and lots of violence. The entrance of K as the mysterious figure was very interesting and makes you want to know more about him.I'd say this drama felt like 2 different dramas merged into 1, and it's mainly because there were 2 main cases -- the first one, was about Do Yu Gon (episodes 1 to 4) and the related drug case / corruption, (episodes 5-8). The second one felt totally different vibe from the first case, and focused on the psycho therapist who has a deep and painful past with Ryu Soo Yeol. I honestly liked the second half more than the first half. Mainly because I didn't care about the drug case, and the main guy. The captain was too menacing and invincible. He looked like a old short detective, but he was faster, stronger than the younger guys, which i thought was unbelievable.
I also though the case dragged for too long and the plot kept repeating where Ryu Soo Yeol will almost catch the bad guy, but something happens, he loses his chance, he has to kneel down and swallow his pride, then finds something new and starts again.
And that makes me go back to Ryu Su Yeol as the main character. I liked how flawed he was, like an anti-hero but you can help but cheer for him (or maybe because Lee Dong Wook looked impeccably appealing in his suits and sexy tousled hair despite the blood and dirt LOL). Soo Yeol was corrupt, doesn't have the heart to continue fighting, gets beaten down every time. And it's all because of his tragic past that he had to conjure K to protect him.
K is the opposite. Wi Ha Jun's eyes and smile always looked like he was a wild man /superhero when he fights for justice, but also had this childlike wonder when he meets his crush, Hee Gyeom. I loved the bromance between K and Su Yeol and was also crying when they had to finally part. That scene where they said goodbye and when Su Yeol opened the door, he saw W crying inside was heart warming.
I also liked Hee Gyeom and Su Yeol's team, Gyeong Tae and Jae Sun. Sometimes I wanted to scold Su Yeol for teaming up with K (which is basically himself) rather than go to this team for help. But he eventually learns to work with his team and catch the bad guys.
The psycho therapist was unbelievably great at everything, and was always one step ahead of Soo Yeol. I still didn't quite get his motive for having a grudge against Soo Yeol so I can't really sympathize with him. Or maybe I'm not supposed to, but he is so handsome (haha).
Overall, I still felt the 12 episodes were too long, this should have been 10 episodes, but still a fun watch despite getting frustrated sometimes with the plot.
Rating: 8/10
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Ryu Soo Yeol!♥️♥️
This drama was wild! So funny and well done. The relationship between Soo Yeol and K, his alter ego, is hilarious. And the kiss scene with Hui Gyeom in episode 7 was 🥵❤️🔥🥵❤️🔥. I loved how Soo Yeol started as a corrupt cop and turned into the hero K wanted to be. His back story is really sad and deep. I could not have imagined that Ju Hyeok was the bad guy! And the other therapist was just so funny. Soo Yeol never listened to him and showed up all the time to talk to him. He really helped him in the end. The ending was satisfying and hopeful. I was really happy with it.Was this review helpful to you?
A NO from me
What happened to this show? It had a lot of promise when it started out. The characters were fun. The story was fun, too.And then the second half was shit. Especially, the last few episodes were terrible. And because the case/story was so bad, I had more time to notice the acting minutely lol and most of the actors were not doing their best here.
I liked the idea of the 'bad and crazy'. I wish they had done more work on the second story/case. The first story/case was quite forgettable but at least it wasn't as objectively bad as the other one. I can't be bothered pointing out every bit of what went wrong for me but suffice to say much of it was wrong.
I actually have a high tolerance for bad kdramas because, for me, they are a comfort watch more than anything else and I am a sucker for them, but seriously what was this!
Please skip. Unless you have plenty of time to kill. But even then, I'd tell you to please skip.
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Bad and… bad.
This is one of the messiest shows I’ve ever seen. It constantly changes it’s focus and villains, not in a serialized way where there’s a different focus each episode but in a confusing way where we spend multiple episodes following a story only for it to be gone soon after. New characters are always being introduced too. I felt like I was being dragged all over the place- it would always seem to finally find it’s story only to jump into something completely different.The DID is completely a subplot that adds very little. From the way the show was advertised/promoted it seemed very much like that would be the main point but it wasn’t really. I have only ever seen DID portrayed absurdly (in soap operas for example) so I have no idea how to judge it’s accuracy, but I have seen other people be very upset with it’s depiction here. You’d think they would have done some sort of research on the condition especially with having Ryu Su Yeol constantly visiting a therapist about it in the series, but I doubt it.
The cast makes it semi enjoyable but not enough to warrant the overall watch honestly.
Han Ji Eun is a definite stand out, I hope to see her in more leading roles. That’s all I can take away from this honestly.
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Was it worth it?
I started to watch this just cuz Lee Dong Wook is the main actor in this drama. Didn't really know what to expect but anything he played in is pretty good to watch, at least giving it a chance is a thing. At the beginning it was kinda ordinary and bit pissing me off because of the society and certain lead actreses role. It got really good by the end of second episode, like it spiked up in a heartbeat and I actually didn't expect that kind of plot twist but I'm living for it. The co-star Wi Ha Joon is so great, I feel like I've seen him somewhere but I can't quite put my finger on it (edi; he played the cop in Squid Game, I KNEW I SAW HIM SOMEWHERE!!). Their acting skills are spectacular and I just can't help but love Joons smile <3 it's the most beautiful and heartwarming thing in the world, it got engraved into my mind and i can't get it out. Somewhere to the end of the drama, romantic element appeard and tbh the did not need it to be included at all, felt pretty pointless more when you saw that in the end they didnt even go into any depth with it and just let it kinda go. What's more upsetting is that on Yeols place should have been K but that's only my opinion on the thing.Now HUGE SPOILER!!!
The very ending got me really sad, I understand why it turned out the way it did cuz it felt like it's necessary for the development of Wooks character and over all for the closure of the drama. They wanted to make nice and neat closure and they did it. I just can't get over the fact that K is gone, like, he's not gone for good, he just prolly disolved into Yeols personality BUT STILL from my perspective HE IS GONE and that's why I just can't rate this show 10/10 but only 9/10...
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It's not as bad as some people say
I can't lie I really enjoyed this one! 1st episode was kind of boring and confusing but 2nd episode till the end is really enjoyable. Even though I personally hate violence thus I hated some of the scenes because it just broke my heart but I sat through it hahahalso This one is not the kind of drama you can binge-watch it in a day. It's complicated and there's a lot of plot twists!
Personally I always look for the romcom kind of kdrama because i enjoy it and it makes my heart flutter hahaha but it's good to watch something different from time to time!
Yes, there was some scenes that made me cry but maybe I'm just sensitive lol
last episode was really intense!
there wasn't any cringe scenes but there was times i felt angry
I don't think its the kind of drama u could rewatch and rewatch but yea ITS AMAZING
also while i was watching it i was busy crocheting maybe that's why i didn't understand some of the scenes so i advice u to focus on it bcs if u turn ur head for 3 sec you'll probably miss something
all in all, I really enjoyed it because the acting was very amazing thanks to the actors and also bcs all of them r pretty ahhahaha also! while i was searching for the handsome Oh Gyeong Tae I didn't know he was in a group called VIXX! I listen to them but I don't know the members that well i was shocked and happy ANOTHER IDOL TO STAN
this review is kinda useless but yeah thank u to whoever read it! Goodbye and have an amazing time watching this!
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You have greatness within you.
"Bad and Crazy" is one of those police detective shows that combines elements of crime, comedy, and policework, making it a captivating watch. Being a former detective myself I enjoy these detective/police type thrillers. Especially when they involve an entertaining story and comedy.Ryu Soo Yeol is a character played by Lee Dong-Wook who is part of an anticorruption investigation unit. For me, it resembles the Internal Affairs Division. Often, Soo Yeol takes the law into his own hands to seek justice for innocent victims of corruption and violent crimes. He is joined by a cool partner named Jae Seon who offers a bit of comic relief. Despite being a good partner, Jae Seon isn't always around.
While investigating a "Pupil" drug ring and internal police corruption, Soo Yeol finds himself in over his head. His past fears and childhood memories are evoked. Apparently, he goes into self-defense mode, imagining an alter ego named "K" to cope with the stress and fear. That's how I saw it, at least.
I thought "K" was real at first, but then I realized he might only be real in his head if he was stressed enough. Whatever the case, "K" was a funny, witty, tough character. There was no doubt he was the type of person you would imagine yourself being in a time of need. Each time "k" appeared, the scene was enhanced, and I thought he added to the story.
"Bad and Crazy" was exactly that, Bad and Crazy. There were good fight sequences, as well as good investigation and execution. However, as a former law enforcement officer myself, I had to overlook some things and realize it was television. It's like Soo Yeol turned his back on the bad guy (and paid for it) after knocking him down on more than 2 separate occasions. The prison bus was hijacked by one inmate. Yes, it is possible, but let me tell you something. The odds of pulling that off are extremely low when the officers are on their game.
In "Bad and Crazy," both the cinematography and visual effects are pretty good. I liked the camera angles and shots when "K" appeared, the slow-motion tracking shots, and the transitions between "K" and Soo Yeol. In many scenes, the music enhanced the mood.
Ultimately, "Bad and Crazy" offered a unique and entertaining concept. Even Beyonce admitted years ago that she had to tap into her Alter Ego (Sasha Fierce) to cope and push forward when her rise to superstardom became overwhelming. Perhaps having an Alter Ego may be beneficial if you use it for the right reasons, is that right, Jr? LOL Just kidding!
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Bad And Crazy Is a True Thrill!
This may be one of the most unique psychological thrillers I’ve ever seen. I’ll admit that I was a bit confused during the first two episodes as I tried to figure out what the heck was going on with Detective Ryu Soo Yeol who is a part of the Anti-Crime Unit, which basically equivalent to our Internal Affairs. He’s trying to piece together evidence of a missing woman, but a mysterious man in a motorcycle jacket and helmet keeps showing up out of the blue and beating the daylights out of him. While it made for intriguing scenes and shifts within the story, it also left me puzzled.It wasn’t until the end of the second episode that I realized that “K”—the man in the motorcycle gear—is actually Ryu Soo Yeol’s alter-ego. A part of himself that finds himself using when confronted with dangerous situations. The interactions between K and Ryu Soo Yeol aren’t just interesting but also contain some of the funniest interactions of the series.
Of course, as with so many other Korean dramas, there is always more to things than meets the eye, as Korean stories are often like onions. You have to peel back another layer to find out what else is going on. At first, we start with—what appears to be—a simple missing persons case that turns into a ring of drug dealers, which then turns into the mastermind who is secretly plotting Ryu Soo Yeol’s downfall. A deep, dark secret from his past as he struggles to put the pieces together as well as dealing with the fact that he’s got a split personality. In the hands of a lesser writer and director, this series could have easily become ridiculous and laughable.
As the series begins, it’s obvious that Ryu Soo Yeol is a very self-absorbed guy. He is just as corrupt as the police officers that he investigates. He’s not above taking bribes and even turning his back on justice and doing the right thing for an envelope of money. He also warms himself up to his superiors, and by all intensive purposes, he’s living the good life without much care. In many ways, the transformation of Ryu Soo Yeol from nonchalant playboy to someone who finally begins caring about doing the right thing, coincides with the appearance of “K.”
However, it soon begins to be painfully obvious that Ryu Soo Yeol is a bright but careless detective, often going into dangerous situations alone rather than with a partner. There’s a reason why police officers and detectives have partners. First and foremost is so that the partner can corroborate their story and version of what happens. There are several cases where Ryu Soo Yeol might have avoided a situation if he’d used a partner.
Lee Hee Kyum is his love interest and fellow officer. Their relationship begins tenuously because it’s obvious that Ryu Soo Yeol had a short fling with her. However, it’s quite obvious that she still has feelings for him. She’s a capable officer, although she does fail to follow one of the most basic rules of handling firearms: never draw your weapon unless you’re prepared to use it. Such carelessness puts her in a dangerous situation and could have gotten her killed.
The relationship between Ryu Soo Yeol and “K” as well as with Ryu Soo Yeol’s enemy Jung Hyun Soo is what drives this series. It has quite a thrilling and captivating story when we finally realize who is behind the sinister plot to destroy Ryu Soo Yeol.
I’ve seen Lee Dong Wook already in “Touch My Heart” in which he was fabulous. I was more than a little blown away by his portrayal of a very different kind of character in Ryu Soo Yeol. Performances in general were fantastic in this series.
For a series filled with action, suspense, and humor, this one isn’t one that should be overlooked!
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good but...
i liked the premise of the drama but i feel like there were too many arcs within the drama and it didn't connect as much as i wanted it to. for example, the whole drug dealer thing was only mildly relevant the whole series and I feel like they could've tied that in more. i understand that the first half was more developing and showing K and Suyeol's relationship but it seemed like two different dramas, it didn't connect well enough to the ending. i wish that the main villain was more of a threat throughout the whole series, and not just the end. idk it just felt like it didn't flow as much as it should have. also i kinda wish there was a better ending with K (like venom or smth) but I understand why the writers went in that direction.Was this review helpful to you?
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My Worst Review Yet (Not a Reflection of the Drama)
I completely forgot to take notes while watching this show which is usually how I do reviews. All I have written is:"So I forgot to start my notes for this show, much like I did for the last show I watched (Heavenly Idol), but I'm at the point where I'm really fed up with the FL constantly putting herself in insanely dangerous positions.
So I keep forgetting to update this as I go. She is still the queen of putting herself in bad situations. Also, the show got so convoluted with multiple minor characters and names that I was completely lost for awhile as to who most of the people were when they mentioned them by name only. lol"
I put this on my watchlist because my husband, Lee Dong Wook stars in it. I wound up watching it next because as always, I had a co-worker who doesn't watch KDramas choose one at random.
I will say the story was decent but as I said above, there were so many random characters at one time that I struggled to keep up with who they were as it seemed like they were mostly called by name and we rarely saw them when they were using their names.
I loved the chemistry between Ryu Soo Yeol (Lee Dong Wook) and K (Wi Ha Joon) though. What a great duo start to finish. I also loved ML's mom and brother, young officer Oh Kyung Tae (Cha Hak Yeon), and definitely the young kid who helped Soo Yeol in the end and then was rescued by him and K from the burning building (I looked online and unless I'm blind I can't find the actor's name or the character in the list).
Overall not a bad show at all. It just had some moments where it was difficult to keep going.
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EXTREMELY EXCITING & ENERGETIC BUT...
Honestly, overall - super fun energy filling watch!Has a lot of action and good antagonists and really LOVE the two male leads - they do an amazing job of character portrayal and contrast! Such great chemistry, acting, and stunts!
The story starts off amazing and then mid-way sort of turns gear towards another direction... The ending DOES all tie up well together but really did not like the middle turning point...
Overall, still great humor - had so many laughs and tears here and there! Such a thriller of a lot of action and gore (not a huge fan of that but it goes well with the plot).
Totally would recommend for a fun and thrilling drama!
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