Floki

I aim to keep my reviews short, spoiler-free, and focused on the key points to help you decide if a drama is worth your time. I never fast-forward and always strive to watch the entire series to give a fair and thorough perspective.

Nine Puzzles is one of a kind, definitely not your typical thriller or crime drama. It gave me The Mentalist vibes, but with a much darker edge. What really stands out is the cheeky main duo whose chemistry and playful banter bring levity to an otherwise grim storyline.

The plot has some strong ideas and is crafted well enough to keep you hooked. While I wouldn’t call it unpredictable, it does a solid job at maintaining suspense and playing mind games with the audience. The performances across the entire cast are strong, consistent and engaging, which helps ground the story. That said, I still wish some characters had been given more screen time, as a few of them had great potential that wasn’t fully explored.

It’s not flawless, more attention to detail could’ve elevated it to something truly great, but it still delivers a gripping experience. If you give it a shot, you’ll find a story that’s intriguing and characters that are compelling enough to make the journey worthwhile.