The Auditors (2024)

it isn't as bad as some people make it out to be

From the comments I've read on here, I thought that Jung Ha's character was going to be absolutely insufferable, so imagine my surprise when I watched and found out that Han Soo is just another rookie character archetype (naive and inexperienced) with the promise of a great character development arc neatly spread out across the entirety of the show.

I know people like jumping the gun, but come on, really? Two episodes in and Han Soo was labelled as the most insufferable character when that Audit Team Deputy Manager guy was right there. Anyways, I digress, so let's get to the point.

Han Soo, in ways, was a much needed plot device to compare and contrast Cha-Il's belief system and style of investigation. It is mostly through Han Soo's ignorance that we learn why Cha-Il's attitude was not an extreme but a necessity. Han Soo is thus a foil character, important to understand how Cha-Il works as a person. Not to mention how well they compliment each other. Han Soo also adds colour to an otherwise somber drama.

Now, I have had my moments where I found Han Soo a tad bit annoying but overall, it was fine. What is not fine is seeing some people saying that THE SHIN HAKYUN cannot act because they found Cha-Il too intimidating, emotionless and robotic. Ah yes, an actor that delivers what exactly was expected of the character is (checks notes) a terrible actor.

Shin Hakyun has never disappointed me, and I don't think he ever will. He always. ALWAYS. delivers as an actor, whether it be in a film or a drama. Obviously, I started this drama for him, and I'm glad that there was more to this drama than his pretty looks and amazing acting skills. I think this is the first time I am watching a drama about auditors, and I do not know how true they have stayed to the whole process of auditing, but it sure was fun watching the characters expose crimes and bribery. Some cases were more interesting than the other, but overall, they all balanced each other out.

One of my favourite things about this drama is the dynamics between Cha-Il and Dae Woong. It was funny, it was electrifying, and it definitely was fruity. I really wish Cha-Il decided to stay back with Dae Woong, but alas, an auditor has to do what he has to do. And can I tell you how much I loved long hair on Jin Goo? Like damn, he looked so delicious. And Dae Woong was such an interesting character: loud, rough around the edges but a big softie.

Another one of my favourite things is the Uncle-Niece relationship between Dae Woong and Seo Jin. It was quite endearing, the meals they shared and how much Dae Woong cared for her. The case with Seo Jin's scandal really had me on the edge of my seat and it hurt me to see her suffer so much. It also made me sad watching her as she tried to navigate her relationship with Dae Woong and her position in the audit team. But I am so glad to see her take a strong stance and be her own person and do what had to be done. Also, Aram did an amazing job at bringing Seo Jin's character to life.

To wind things up, this is not something I would call a breath of fresh air. It came across as just another office drama but with fighting crime and lots of DRAMA. I found the pacing to slow at times, but overall, it was okay. It is a good watch, and not as bad as a lot of people made it out to be. Of course, romance watchers might have trouble watching this but if you want a solid story with good character development and interesting cases, this drama might be for you!

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started slow but builds up till the finale

I did start this show with no expectations whatsoever, but I thought the premise is interesting. While the ML is a quite an one-dimensional character, there is more to him than the eye sees. The whole cast did a very good job. You get drama, you get comedy, you get thriller and you get a bit of suspense in this package. And every story arc gets stronger with each episode. At least after half the episodes you should know there is something fishy up the top, I will not spoil it here, but that was what I expected and they did not disappoint.

Overall an entertaining show, and in contrast to most shows it starts slow and gets better with every epsiode, so give it time.

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