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Starts with a bang! The story does not waste any time and picks up right after the failed rebellion, and things get even more intense as there’s a secret alliance forming between two characters, and Gi-hun is at his absolute rock bottom.The next game kicks off after another round of voting, and we get some touching character moments before the game starts, including some team switches. And yes, the episode ends on a good cliffhanger, as usual.It’s fast, emotional, and a great setup for what’s coming.(Watched at NYC Premiere)
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A thrilling and gripping pilot episode! We got a bit of understanding of the main characters and their relationships, especially Gi-jun and Gi-seok. The action scenes are shot in an amazing way.
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At the halfway mark, this is a sharp, unsettling thriller that rewards attention and thrives on tension. The writing is meticulous, the leads have electric chemistry, and every puzzle piece adds a new layer of dread.
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Wow, this episode was wild. Big reveals, real emotion, and just enough blood to make you wince. Everyone's losing their minds, alliances are breaking, and the stakes are higher than ever. The pacing was tight, and emotionally it really landed.
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This episode dives deeper into the complicated relationships and secrets surrounding Jae-yi, Mu-jin, and Hong-rang. It’s full of tense moments and emotional twists. It also adds layers to the mystery, especially with the flashbacks about Fake Hong-rang and the Snow Man, tying in dark pasts and dangerous secrets. Overall, this episode balances political intrigue, family drama, and slow-building romance beautifully. It’s emotional, suspenseful, and leaves you wondering what will happen next
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This episode is pure turbulence. Romantic longing? Check. Assassins mid-wedding? Check. Corporate sabotage and literal explosives? Big check.
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This episode is stuffed, like a dumpling of political chess, emotional betrayal, and murder plots. There’s no room to breathe. It perfectly captures the emotional chaos of love and identity clashing with politics and vengeance. Hong-rang is torn between two women: one who made him a weapon, and one who might be the key to his lost humanity.
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This episode hits the gas on politics, secrets, and emotional damage, all while tightening the noose around every character’s throat. No one is good, no one is honest, and every decision is haunted by the past. Childhood dreams are clashing with adult agendas, and every reunion feels like a loaded weapon.
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This episode really nails the uneasy balance between psychological tension, family trauma, and a growing mystery with horror undercurrents. It’s no longer about “Is he the real Hong-rang?” but “Why is he here, and what is he planning?”
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The vibes are heavy and intense, but in a good way. Everyone’s got secrets, the power plays are ruthless, and the emotional stakes are high. Jae-i’s still holding onto childhood memories, while her family is falling apart around her, especially her drug-addicted mother and her cold, calculating father. The episode drops enough clues to keep you guessing, especially about whether this man is actually Hong-rang or just another pawn in a bigger game. It’s moody, dramatic, and full of tension - a perfect setup for slow-burn mysteries with layered characters and a touch of the supernatural. Solid start.
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A masterpiece of closure, pain, and beauty. It doesn’t wrap things in a bow, but it lays them out like old wounds finally healing. *But the death still hurts!*
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This episode keeps the tension high with nonstop power struggles, betrayals, and narrow escapes. What hits emotionally is the intimate moments. The tenderness and vulnerability amidst all the danger really ground the story.
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This episode really ramps up the drama and mystery, mixing intense family politics with emotional moments between Jae-i, Hong-rang, and Mu-jin. The Java sparrows symbolize their complicated relationships perfectly. also gets darker with the reveal of toxic powders and brutal fights. The big emotional payoff is Jae-i finally confessing her feelings.
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The episode balances action and emotion well. We also get more insight into the twisted family dynamics and the creeping doubt about whether this “Hong-rang” is who he says he is, continues.
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