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A little warning first. About the cases, they're much harder to watch when you realize almost all of them are faithful recreations of people in real life with effective storytelling. Personally, I really loved the Ep 1-10 format where it was more episodic with overarching developments. The UGATA case was one of the best and the most faithful to it's real life korean CEO with absurd shenanigans like forcing his employees to change their hair color for his amusement. There's also real life clips and interviews of the actual victims in the end of some episodes. Since it's based on real life, the drama really portrays it graphically with detail and very little restraint or effects as it's 18+.

Now, I am a little shocked after finally watching after having it on my PTW list for years. I can't believe I didn't watch this sooner. This was much more different than I initially thought it was going to be. think it's definitely one of the darker and more disturbing crime series I've seen, and I did not expect the action and non-preachy messages in this to be this unbelievably good. The revenge for each person is carried out so meticulously and in a really entertaining way. I don't even know what to say about the top tier music OST and the acting range of characters like LJH who fully demonstrates what an amazing actor and capable action star he is. It's obvious they did not use a stunt double for much. He's also able to seamlessly play multiple character-types and sides of his character through this first season, fully capturing your attention. I have only seen him in Signal before, and it was hard to believe this was the same person?? He's unbelievably good, and that goes for everyone else like Esom, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo, etc. The entire cast is so well balanced and the storytelling is so great that you can just suspend your disbelief of the ultra technology and logic in the show at times to just enjoy the ride.

Overall, an amazing 80s styled action flick with meaningful life messages sprinkled throughout without sounding preachy, and incredible character building for all of the cast involved. The only issue I can see is that you may need to suspend your disbelief for many moments, but it's absolutely worth watching if you can.

Done my Signal rewatch ever since I heard S2 was coming.
This is still one of the best crime thrillers I have ever seen. Signal has always given me the emotional ride of my life, from the wonderful interconnecting backstories, to the incredible direction and emotional stakes the cases in this series bring. Inju is still one of the most suffocatingly intense parts for me, and I cannot help but skim some of it's earlier episodes, because it makes me feel disgusted and angry beyond what most dramas have made me feel. This is completely due to the incredible acting by everyone involved (especially Lee Jae Han and Park Hae Yeong albeit a little overacting early on), as well as the intense music and monologues that play in the absolute right moments, as well as the camerawork and entire direction of the series. Coupled with all the great direction and acting this series has, basing all these cases on real life crimes is a really genius idea as it really hammers in how unbelievably real each case feels, even with it's own slight alterations. It's really heartbreaking seeing how the people around are affected by the cold cases, as they're always searching for the truth. I always feel like I'm truly living through everything the characters on-screen are going though which I love. Another thing I really enjoy learning about is the differences between old policework and investigations compared to modern policework and investigations. Corruption is also very well handled in the series, highlighting it will always exist, and sometimes there's not always light at the end of the tunnel, but there will always be a chance for those who fight together don't give up. It's all about the power of ordinary people fighting injustice for their own reasons and backgrounds.

8 episodes is more than enough. There's really not that much more left in the story. Even 8 episodes feels like too much to me.

That's something I felt was handled perfectly in Spirealm. Now I'm a little wary about starting this, since I just finished Spirealm a day ago.

I'm really sad there's no more, and it's difficult for me to read the novels. Everything about this was almost perfect. Its one of the best mixes of mystery, horror, humor, family drama, and "bromance" I've seen, but it's obvious what's actually going on even though it's censored. Non-BL readers like myself can also absolutely enjoy this though, as it's up to your interpretation! I will say that the actors are completely phenomenal, and well worth the watch. I can't believe so many of them are new to acting! It's incredible how expressive they are (especially with their eyes), and fully become their characters. Everyone of the main cast including the villains is just brilliant, especially Ruan and Ling's actors who completely convey the complex emotions their character is feeling from scene to scene easily with their expressions. I also really love how well-written and intelligent characters are, as there's plenty of strategy, betrayal, tactics, etc., going on in the doors and you never feel annoyed with anyone of the main cast, since they're always using their brain. Thats not to say they don't mess up or fail at times, but it never feels contrived. The chinese folklore, fairy tales, and legends, were also really interesting to watch played out. The visual effects and OST in this are also one of the best I've seen and much better than other cdramas I've seen. I do think the visual effects weren't enough to really scare me, but I never once skipped the intro! This drama really made me feel so many emotions from sadness to laughter, and I really hope people give it a chance! I'm so glad I did.

My only problem is that the ending is a little rushed and introduces a few plot holes. That's only the drama, though, cause I hear the novels have a lot more backstory and explanations for everything.

I really hope we get a S2! Very shocked to discover that this drama was based around the incredible life of a real doctor who's digged into his own pocket to save patients, jumped out of helicopters, etc.

Can't wait for S2...this was such a cruel cliffhanger to leave the first season on. NJH and most of the rest of the cast were amazing

School 2017 is way better than 2013 imo and I highly recommend it. The 2 MLs in there really remind me of the ones here as they both have a complex hate and love relationship fueled by a lot of backstory and tragedy. Incredible acting, ost, and storyline although there is romance between MLs and FLs compared to this.

Solid 8/10. It got too cheesy and lackluster in the last two episodes for me. I also preferred the fight choreography in the beginning. Music is still really catchy, but gets stale from overuse. Overall great non-serious show to watch.

What a ride! Glad I was here for it, and I didn't mind the ending. Although I can see why people are so mad about it as it does somewhat make a lot of the episodes pointless, the last episode really just brings everything full circle and I welcomed the change in setting and the really great twist at the very end with Miracle. I'm guessing Korean culture had a hand in changing the ending, but that being said, I have to say that Lee Sung Min stole the show, and I loved every moment of him in this. His chemistry with Soon joong ki was amazing, and I wanted to see them together so much more. I did wish there was zero romance, because it just felt unnecessary and forced as they could have been better written just as friends. Also I found out after finishing this, that episodes 1 and 16 are completely original and not in the original novel/story. You can still enjoy this series without watching episode 16 at all, but I do recommend it.

It’s really worth the watch. Look at my above comment for more details with no spoilers.

Nope

Extremely good. While it may not reach the level of a professional mock trial, it maintains a high level of tension throughout, although I did feel some of it was written unfairly to benefit Seo Yeon for plot contrivances. The acting of the students is amazing, particularly Ji Hoon and So Woo. Jang Dong Yoon and Seo Young Joo are both so good. Combined with a compelling story, their scenes gave me chills and brought me to tears a few times, which is rare for me.

The storyline is engaging and thought-provoking, delving into the complexities of adolescene, justice, and morality. Each character is well-developed, with their motivations and backstories adding depth to the narrative. The cinematography is also visually stunning, effectively capturing the mood and atmosphere of the series. Each episode introduces new elements and twists for the trial, and a huge plus for me is the BGM which has a Harry Potter vibe and really hits the emotional beats of the story.

However, I do feel that the last two episodes felt rushed, and the pacing could have benefited from more episodes. I do enjoy that the ending is neither happy or sad, but it leaves everyone on a journey of healing. Despite this, Solomon's Perjury is a must-watch for anyone interested in a gripping drama with powerful social commentary. This drama really reflects on important issues such as truth, justice, and the consequences of corruption within educational institutions.

For those wondering about why the pacing isn't so great until ep 9-10 or so, it's because the director of S2 is different from S1.

I think Secret Forest has incredible character development, but it's subtle and layered which makes it even better. I think that's why you didn't notice it. For example, HSM develops from a prosecutor lacking emotion and suffering from social isolation into someone who grows to enjoy the companionship of others through his partnership with HYJ who opens him up to trust others. His relationship with LCJ also drives his character development because his journey in exposing LCJ reshapens his view of justice and the consequences behind his individual choices in such a flawed system. From there, LCJ's death even deepens HSM's resolve to stick to his own belief in justice and understand the cost of fighting corruption so he becomes more smarter and logical behind the scenes in S2, when he's forced to confront those moral greys in the police and his fellow prosecutors. He then shows even greater resolve to stick to his principles being reminded of LCJ's sacrifice, protecting HYJ, and forming more human relationships all the while gaining back more of his emotions and expressions.

I could say even more about the rest, especially HYJ who grows in S2 the most by far. There's so many characters well developed over seasons 1 and 2.

I'm not sure why I wrote that. From what I remember, I probably meant to say that both Ikuo and Tatsuya turn into fujitives and keep themselves dead from the public eye.

I think it's best if you watch S1 and S2 first. You'll understand SDJ's character more, and the spinoff might spoil the events of S1 and S2 which are really interesting to watch unravel.

I think it's best if you watch S1 and S2 first. You'll understand SDJ's character more, and the spinoff might spoil the events of S1 and S2 which are really interesting to watch unravel.

I feel a bit cheated, because I was misled by the flashforwards to believe the ending would be about something different. However, the drama still sticked the ending, and entertained me the whole way through. Besides the chemistry between Haru and Kirika or Haru and Gaku, his antics and schemes hooked me from Episode 1. This is one of the dramas I've had the most fun with. If the manga ever gets fully translated, I'll definitely read the whole thing.

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