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Could've benefited from being longer
I really enjoyed this show a lot! The main two characters had great chemistry together as well as were just interesting individuals as well. The plot was great too and I enjoyed it through the end. I've never seen these actors before, and I think they did a great job. Song Ha Neul being the bad guy wasn't shocking to me at all, I predicted that pretty early on, but me predicting that didn't ruin the show for me by any means. I wish the show had more episodes honestly because I would've loved to see the characters background and even their relationship more fleshed out. The finale did feel a bit rushed to me honestly and that is my one complaint. I just wish it was longer! I think it could've really benefited from having at least one more episode.Was this review helpful to you?
Propose to me Zaddy!
Okay now hear me out! I don't usually vibe well with much toxicity in BL's. There's a balance game usually and this one at first definitely had me frustrated. It did keep my intrigue though with the mystery aspects of it and once we got past the literal hate fu**ing towards the beginning, I was down for the plot and chemistry! I literally wanted to protect Chae Ha so badly though, he was treated like such dirt all because of the father being a murderer thing! Leave my boy alone, hes trying his best in life!Was this review helpful to you?
Ate and left a few crumbs...
We were finally blessed with a korean thriller/detective BL, yay...or nay?The acting is awesome, MCs have great chemistry together and each character is believable. I am very much delighted to see more mature gay series coming from SK. I will not lie when I say I was quite gagged by the intimate scenes. Not something you can typically see (in KBL). The production value is also quite nice.
The story-telling is a different thing though. The plot itself isn't bad but it needs time and space to properly hit the viewer. 10 episodes, each running around 20-30 minutes, is simply not enough to actually cover a complex story and to build up the tension a thriller/detective genre is supposed to have.
The biggest fail of this series is its editing and pacing. Everything happens so quickly, you cannot even comprehend what happened before something else happens. The MCs relationship suffers the most. They took the trope "enemies to lovers" like you see in an average book trending on BookTok, no explanation for why or how it suddenly changed to love, it just did.
The ending was lame, predictable.
Overall, we got something we do not usually get (or we have never even gotten?) and it wasn't trash. In fact, it was good. But for the love of god, give BLs more time...
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Some truths take years to face
I loved how the drama slowly peeled back those layers instead of rushing to easy answers, making every step of their relationship feel earned. The plot twists were honestly one of my favourite parts. Just when I thought I had figured everything out, the story managed to surprise me again, and that kept the tension high until the very end. At the same time, the investigation never overshadowed the emotional journey. Watching these two men confront the past, let go of guilt that was never theirs to carry, and slowly learn to trust each other was far more satisfying than simply solving the case. I do wish a few parts had been explored in a little more depth, but overall this was a mystery that kept me guessing while also making me genuinely care about its characters, and that's exactly what I look for in this genre.Was this review helpful to you?
Ending was rushed but good/La fin était précipitée mais bien
English:I really liked this drama. I loved the plot of this show, the whole son of a killer and son of the victim aspect. I loved the acting; all of the actors in this show are extremely talented. I know that this show was more of a thriller/crime drama than a romance, but I honestly didn't mind that at all. I thought the plot was really interesting and I really enjoyed watching it. The one thing I didn't like was basically the entire last episode. The whole last episode felt extremely rushed, like they were trying to fit 2 episodes into one. I think that if there was just one more episode, they would be able to seamlessly pull the story together instead of rushing it together like they ended up doing. I was 15 minutes into the last episode and thinking, "Wait, there's only 15 minutes left. How are they going to wrap everything up? There must be another season planned…" Nope, there's not. They just pulled everything together and said: "Here, damn." Overall, though, I did really enjoy this show. I might rewatch it in the future.
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J'ai vraiment aimé ce drama. J'ai adoré l'intrigue de cette série, tout l'aspect fils du tueur et fils de la victime. J'ai adoré le jeu d'acteur ; tous les acteurs de cette série sont extrêmement talentueux. Je sais que cette série était plus un thriller/drame policier qu'une romance, mais honnêtement, ça ne m'a pas du tout dérangé. J'ai trouvé l'intrigue vraiment intéressante et j'ai vraiment pris plaisir à la regarder. La seule chose que je n'ai pas aimée, c'est en gros tout le dernier épisode. Tout le dernier épisode semblait extrêmement précipité, comme s'ils essayaient de faire tenir 2 épisodes en un seul. Je pense que s'il y avait eu juste un épisode de plus, ils auraient pu relier l'histoire de manière plus fluide au lieu de tout précipiter comme ils l'ont fait. J'étais à 15 minutes du dernier épisode et je me disais : "Attends, il ne reste que 15 minutes. Comment vont-ils tout conclure ? Il doit y avoir une autre saison prévue…" Eh bien non, il n'y en a pas. Ils ont juste tout rassemblé et ont dit : "Voilà, voilà." Dans l'ensemble, cependant, j'ai vraiment apprécié cette série. Il se peut que je le revoie à l'avenir.
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One of the best K-BLs I have seen to date!
The acting, the plot, the production, even the OST were all good.Some plot points could have been developed further or given a clearer resolution, but considering how K-BLs have a shorter running time than average, they did well with the time allotted. It was refreshing how the show had an actual plot, other than the romance, and the romance itself did not disappoint.
Also, it was nice to see some recognizable faces, as there were actors from regular K-dramas in the support roles (notably Director Tak); it’s another subtle proof that LGBTQ+ dramas and stories are becoming slowly less and less taboo in Korean media.
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A good enough crime genre of BL with a mix of freakiness
I’ll be honest off the bat, I don’t know why many people who watched this show describe it as the best piece of BL media they’ve watched. It wasn’t bad don’t get me wrong but it also wasn’t THAT good…The premise is pretty typical and it reminded of a fanfiction you could easily find on Wattpad or AO3 with this same exact storyline and trope. It’s nothing crazy never done before, and actually quite a lot of things were easily predictable and every plotwist they saved for shock value wasn’t shocking at all to the point where it’s making me think maybe they didn’t really pay attention to that and purposely made it obvious?
The audio quality and the way this show was filmed (angles and camera movement as well as editing) it was all so low quality. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a BL that looked high quality during promotions actually have this low quality of a production. The one thing that mostly bothered me was the audio cuts that would often happen during the show. Sometimes the camera would capture another character sighing in the background and then abruptly cut to a new scene where the characters sigh was cut short, as if watching a Youtube video lol.
There were also many awkward cuts in scenes but if you have low audio quality I wasn’t expecting the cinematography to be any better either so I guess they match each other lol.
Other than that, I liked the characters, they were a bit corny and spoke like a 13 year old girl writing a fanfiction wrote the script but it was bearable because the acting wasn’t that bad. I’m assuming the actors (both MLs) are rookies so they did pretty well for their first role.
But don’t get fooled by my previous complaints, this is just something that personally bothered me because the show actually keeps your attention somehow. The tension between the MLs was quite something. I’m not a strong lover of a ML who lowkey forces the other into a kiss and I didn’t like how the bottom kept acting like a damsel in distress all the time. The only time he ever showed any type of personality was the last episode where he defended himself. It feels like the top is the only one who changed.
But regardless they had a lot of chemistry atleast in my eyes they did. Their kissing scenes actually had me gasping, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone that hungry to kiss👀.
Their ‘spicy’ scenes were also insane, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a korean BL this bold with their love making scenes before!!! It was quite the experience.
So really on the BL part I have no complaints, they delivered what they offered but outside of that I found quite a bit of things that bothered me and made me confused why so many people compliment it as if it’s the best piece of BL media they’ve watched 😂
All in all, it’s not a bad BL by any means but it does have its flaws and in my opinion it had quite a bit of flaws. The scenes albeit serious made me laugh sometimes but that’s alright, I was entertained and that’s what we’re all hoping to be when getting into it!
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I liked the premise of the story and the OST
This is my first Korean BL. I liked the premise of the story and the OST - toxic and dark. I liked the opening sequence and let it play through in all 10 episodes because it really fit the theme of the show. I liked that each episode was between 20 to 30 minutes, so it moved along fairly quickly (although there were a couple of places I thought about fast forwarding). For a BL, the acting was pretty good and there were some outstanding moments. I thought Kim Yoon Sik was good most of the time and would be interested in watching him in the future. Also, I thought Seo Han Gyeol did an outstanding job at the end of episode 8 in her shocking reveal. There were two detractors: First, I did not find the character, Lee Chae Ha, appealing in anyway. I think it was his hairstyle because it made him look like a gawky 12 year old boy. Second, the male leads didn't look like they enjoyed kissing each other, so it was hard to stay in the story when that happened. Compared to other BLs I've watched recently, it was good.Was this review helpful to you?
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I was prepared to give this a 10 but wasn't prepared to be given a 7
I was expecting sooo much more from this. It's a great concept that requires several episodes and not just 10 but since this is a BL, they're allergic to that but somehow won't mind a 50-episode Kdrama.What really ruined this drama was the length. They've shortened and cut A LOT from the novel that it literally shows you how rushed it is. They did not even properly show how they proved the innocence of Chaeha's father by interviewing Pro Joo's brother. They didn't even show Chaeha and Pro Joo's date! I am so mad that they had a good material but didn't utilized it better.
As for the acting, they're fine. But I feel like Chaeha's actor could be better. He is very stiff.
Also, the reason why I don’t like watching kdramas or KBL is their cinematography. Like is Korea allergic to textured skin? Why do Korean dramas like to make the people poreless? It's giving 360 beauty filter.
I'm torn to say if this is a step up for a KBL or another let-down disguised as a step-up. Because yes, the kissing scenes here definitely on another level compared to other KBLs but on the other hand, the plot, the cinematography, the acting, and everything else are not.
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Not Perfect, But Definitely Enjoyable
I honestly didn't expect much from Prosecutor's Proposal, especially since it's a low-budget BL K-drama, but it was actually pretty good. Sure, the plot was kind of predictable, and I could see most of the twists coming, but that didn't stop me from enjoying it. There were quite a few scenes that were genuinely interesting and kept me invested, and the chemistry between the leads was nice to watch.One thing that really stood out to me was the acting. I thought the cast did a really good job and made the characters feel believable, which definitely made the drama more enjoyable. My only complaint is that I wish the episodes had been a bit longer because I wanted more time with the characters and their story.
It's not a groundbreaking drama, but for what it is, it delivers a fun and enjoyable experience. If you go into it without expecting anything too complex, it's definitely worth watching. Overall, it was a good watch, and I don't regret giving it a chance.
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The Thriller K-BL We’ve Been Manifesting
This feels like the true entrance of a thriller-crime mystery K-BL—something many of us have been yearning for, or maybe even manifesting. It strikes a perfect balance between plot and chemistry, which makes it even more engaging.The story beautifully weaves a redemption arc with gradually unfolding truths, while also giving the characters space to become each other’s comfort zone. That emotional depth adds so much more weight to the narrative.
For me personally, one of the strongest points is that there isn’t a single unnecessary scene. Every moment feels purposeful, which helps the drama capture the audience’s attention almost instantly.
And maybe this is an unpopular opinion—but I can’t help it—they have that iconic “Holy Yaoi height difference,” and yes, I absolutely love it.
At the end of the day, I always stand by this: if a series is able to hold your attention and keep you entertained, then just enjoy it for what it is.
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KOREAN MOST PERFECT BL Series
this korean BL really surpassed my expectation. i don’t like korean BL’s before because of the plots and storyline. but this one is so perfect. feels like im watching a kdrama…..…this korean BL really surpassed my expectation. i don’t like korean BL’s before because of the plots and storyline. but this one is so perfect. feels like im watching a kdrama…..…
this korean BL really surpassed my expectation. i don’t like korean BL’s before because of the plots and storyline. but this one is so perfect. feels like im watching a kdrama…..…
this korean BL really surpassed my expectation. i don’t like korean BL’s before because of the plots and storyline. but this one is so perfect. feels like im watching a kdrama…..…
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