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The Manipulated korean drama review
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The Manipulated
1 people found this review helpful
by Heracin
22 days ago
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 2.0

Gripping intro, felt repetitive and flat halfway through

After a compelling introduction and exciting first arc, the series fell apart. Scenario started to feel more and more repetitive, plot armor more annoying, dynamics between good guys and bad guys shifted but in a way that felt uncompelling and not deserved. Overall the drama got draggy and felt lacking. I'm left to wonder if the series could have been better under a 8 episodes format, with a tighter scenario.

Throughout the series, the most interesting character was An Yo Han, played by D.O with his insane relationship with his governess played by Jo Yoon Soo. The dynamic between both characters would have deserved more screentime. Overall, casting was good and Ji Chang Wook did a great job as this hero seeking revenge and having great fight scenes. It is clearly in his wheelhouse and he nailed it. D.O. also raise to the occasion and performed incredibly well and in a chilling manner his machiavelic role.

I would recommend this to people that are looking for a revenge action thriller. The beginning is amazing and if I am disappointed by how the second half went through, I feel if you are a fan of Ji Chang Wook and/or D.O, it is worth a shot to watch their performances.
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