Spade

I decided to watch Through the Darkness after seeing so many positive reviews and comments online. People were calling it deep, intense, and thought provoking, so I had high expectations going in. But honestly, it didn’t hit the mark for me.

I was hoping for mind-blowing criminal profiling, smart twists, and groundbreaking case-solving. Instead, what I got was a series of crimes where the criminals were mostly caught after a lot of damage was already done after too many people had already died. That made it feel less like a suspenseful crime thriller and more like a slow recounting of tragedies. It lacked the urgency and cleverness I usually enjoy in crime dramas.

The casting was solid, and some performances stood out, especially from the lead. But even good acting couldn’t save a story that, to me, felt too dragged out and uneven. The pacing was really slow, and the tension never quite built up in a satisfying way. I kept waiting for a moment that would make me go “Wow, this is why everyone’s recommending it” but that moment never came.

I can see why some people might appreciate the realistic and psychological approach, but personally, it didn’t hold my attention the way I hoped. It’s not a bad drama, but it just didn’t live up to the expectations for me.