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A 9.5 / 10 POLICE CRIME DRAMA! A TRUE BROMANCE !! :)
As a lover of Crime Thrillers, LOVED EVERYTHING about this police crime drama✨
Well written and Well executed.
Every scene is interesting to watch, since it's a good blend of a Police officer duo solving criminal cases with good proportions of humour, emotional stories of how a deep bond is developed between the duo, how there is a good character arc to one of them who gets out of his trauma with the help of the other, story of the bond among the team members & good team work and finally, a thought provoking take on different crimes depicting the issues in society (like teenage drug cases, foreign migrant workers' issues etc)
The two male main leads are police officers - Partners In Investigation in a special department called Mobile Investigative Unit (MIU), which targets at solving a case within first 24 hours after the report.
This duo along with other MIU teams, work on different cases.
The cases are DIVERSE dealing with a variety of crimes & around, ONE CASE per EPISODE.
Not every case is a murder crime but depicts different crimes in the society.
Each case looks different but in the end, as the episodes progress, it's a surprise that how most of those crimes are pointed towards the villain.
The Team Work among different teams is well depicted.
Direction, Acting, Plot, Story Progression & Story Narration are Good.
The Storyline and Story writing of the cases n that of main leads, are Good (to be honest, could be better at times).
How some of the cases are related to the villain n how the duo stops him, is well written.
First half of ep 1 looks little weird n slow but maybe that is to form the base of the characters but by the end of that episode, gets interesting n remaining episodes are fun to watch with the boys in action!
*** CHARACTERS & ACTORS:
Both Main Leads' characters are impressive in their own ways and have different styles of reacting to a crime n acting on it, to bring justice to every victim in a case.
Ayano's character, Ibuki is very funny, empathizes with the victims & it's hilarious watching him cry along with them, Silly Ibuki! haha.
Hoshino's character, Shima looks stoic but is Cool.
One (Shima) uses Intelligence n the other (Ibuki) uses Physical Strength.
One (Shima) is Serious n the other (Ibuki) is Silly, haha.
Shima has trust issues while Ibuki trusts anyone easily.
Ibuki is like a goofy pup (haha), very emotional and very warm & pure at heart.
Looks messy and reckless but good at work.
Shima is good, mature and intelligent at work but is serious n lil grumpy bcz of the trust issues.
Initially, Shima didn't like the reckless Ibuki but he started liking his company, seeing his dedication towards work.
Ibuki, right from the moment, they are assigned as partners, tries different ways to be close to Shima, which are very funny ;)
The bromance is cool and sweet.
Initially, Shima hates the silliness of Ibuki but the way their bond is developed over each case in each episode, is Sweet!
Each of them goes to any extent to save their partner in investigation, such is the bond formed, a True Bromance! :)
The way they tease each other about their girl crushes, is very funny.
Shima is suspected to be the reason for the death of his ex partner in investigation.
The way how Ibuki takes that extra effort which is not asked for but takes as a friend, to solve that ex officer's death case thereby to save Shima from his trauma, is impressive and heart warming :)
Very fun to watch Ibuki n Shima at work as Partners! :)
Overall, I love their Dynamics -- Sweet n Funny! :)
Actors Ayano and Hoshino have made these charcaters Ibuki and Shima, more Lively and Lovely! :)
Their female boss and the other team members are cool.
I love the character dynamics among the teams -- very funny at times, haha
The villain looks soft but an evil mastermind behind many crimes, that actor's performance is Good.
All characters are well written.
Not just the main lead duo, villain n the supporting characters, even the plot of each case is well written.
*** EPISODES & CASES :
11 episodes with different crimes each episode and Pacing is Right.
Initial episodes are a bit dull since the plot of the crimes is simple & plain and also felt rushed but it gets interesting with the other cases, as episodes progress.
Each ep, a different case -- initial cases are related to small crimes n only the cases in later eps got serious.
For the cases till ep 4, they look rushed to be solved n closed without clarity or elaborate details but by the end of each ep, for each case how it is solved or the commentary of the writer/director about the issue in that case, is well done.
Some cases are not criminal cases, they are just societal issues which need police to take an action n so the take on these problems in the society, the sad reality, on everything, the writers' thoughts are well discussed through the characters.
Ep 5:
This one is sad, maybe the dark side of their country -- the issue of foreign migrant workers and their troubles.
Ep 6:
In other police units /departments, Shima is defamed of being a murderer of his ex partner in investigation and so he got an emotional trauma & trust issues, out of that guilt.
So Ibuki tried hard to solve that partner's death case to relieve Shima out of guilt & trauma.
I love their Friendship! :)
(Here at times, it's funny -- Ibuki just says "Eh eh eh" and nothing else, to make Shima start a conversation and Shima in return says "Eh eh" but not an actual conversation, Silly them! haha.
BTW, I do the same with my mom n she scolds me n so found that silly scene, hilarious :) )
Ep 8:
Ibuki's senior who is admired alot by Ibuki, gets involved in a murder case which affects Ibuki very bad, emotionally.
Then, Shima really supports Ibuki so well that it helps Ibuki to recover.
I love their Bond! :)
Ep 10 and Finale (11):
Their friendship, that bond, their sacrifices to save each other n so a temporary break of the duo n each working independently bcz of being manipulated /blackmailed by the villain and finally capturing him by the duo, all are written well n emotional.
There are some funny scenes too here.
There are Two scenarios, two Endings -- one sad n another a happy one.
(Just watch, am not going to spoil it here ;) )
*** OST:
Ending song -- Kanden by Kenshi Yonezu is Good.
***
My Rating is 9.5 / 10.
To be honest, only the Duo really made this drama Good & Interesting than the cases shown here.
9.5 exclusively only for them, for actors Ayano - Hoshino and characters Ibuki - Shima :)
I miss this duo Ibuki - Shima! :)
I want these partners in investigation with more seasons coming, more episodes n more cases to solve ! ✨
Crime drama ardent lovers will definitely enjoy and crave for more cases with the duo solving them in their own styles.
Well written and Well executed.
Every scene is interesting to watch, since it's a good blend of a Police officer duo solving criminal cases with good proportions of humour, emotional stories of how a deep bond is developed between the duo, how there is a good character arc to one of them who gets out of his trauma with the help of the other, story of the bond among the team members & good team work and finally, a thought provoking take on different crimes depicting the issues in society (like teenage drug cases, foreign migrant workers' issues etc)
The two male main leads are police officers - Partners In Investigation in a special department called Mobile Investigative Unit (MIU), which targets at solving a case within first 24 hours after the report.
This duo along with other MIU teams, work on different cases.
The cases are DIVERSE dealing with a variety of crimes & around, ONE CASE per EPISODE.
Not every case is a murder crime but depicts different crimes in the society.
Each case looks different but in the end, as the episodes progress, it's a surprise that how most of those crimes are pointed towards the villain.
The Team Work among different teams is well depicted.
Direction, Acting, Plot, Story Progression & Story Narration are Good.
The Storyline and Story writing of the cases n that of main leads, are Good (to be honest, could be better at times).
How some of the cases are related to the villain n how the duo stops him, is well written.
First half of ep 1 looks little weird n slow but maybe that is to form the base of the characters but by the end of that episode, gets interesting n remaining episodes are fun to watch with the boys in action!
*** CHARACTERS & ACTORS:
Both Main Leads' characters are impressive in their own ways and have different styles of reacting to a crime n acting on it, to bring justice to every victim in a case.
Ayano's character, Ibuki is very funny, empathizes with the victims & it's hilarious watching him cry along with them, Silly Ibuki! haha.
Hoshino's character, Shima looks stoic but is Cool.
One (Shima) uses Intelligence n the other (Ibuki) uses Physical Strength.
One (Shima) is Serious n the other (Ibuki) is Silly, haha.
Shima has trust issues while Ibuki trusts anyone easily.
Ibuki is like a goofy pup (haha), very emotional and very warm & pure at heart.
Looks messy and reckless but good at work.
Shima is good, mature and intelligent at work but is serious n lil grumpy bcz of the trust issues.
Initially, Shima didn't like the reckless Ibuki but he started liking his company, seeing his dedication towards work.
Ibuki, right from the moment, they are assigned as partners, tries different ways to be close to Shima, which are very funny ;)
The bromance is cool and sweet.
Initially, Shima hates the silliness of Ibuki but the way their bond is developed over each case in each episode, is Sweet!
Each of them goes to any extent to save their partner in investigation, such is the bond formed, a True Bromance! :)
The way they tease each other about their girl crushes, is very funny.
Shima is suspected to be the reason for the death of his ex partner in investigation.
The way how Ibuki takes that extra effort which is not asked for but takes as a friend, to solve that ex officer's death case thereby to save Shima from his trauma, is impressive and heart warming :)
Very fun to watch Ibuki n Shima at work as Partners! :)
Overall, I love their Dynamics -- Sweet n Funny! :)
Actors Ayano and Hoshino have made these charcaters Ibuki and Shima, more Lively and Lovely! :)
Their female boss and the other team members are cool.
I love the character dynamics among the teams -- very funny at times, haha
The villain looks soft but an evil mastermind behind many crimes, that actor's performance is Good.
All characters are well written.
Not just the main lead duo, villain n the supporting characters, even the plot of each case is well written.
*** EPISODES & CASES :
11 episodes with different crimes each episode and Pacing is Right.
Initial episodes are a bit dull since the plot of the crimes is simple & plain and also felt rushed but it gets interesting with the other cases, as episodes progress.
Each ep, a different case -- initial cases are related to small crimes n only the cases in later eps got serious.
For the cases till ep 4, they look rushed to be solved n closed without clarity or elaborate details but by the end of each ep, for each case how it is solved or the commentary of the writer/director about the issue in that case, is well done.
Some cases are not criminal cases, they are just societal issues which need police to take an action n so the take on these problems in the society, the sad reality, on everything, the writers' thoughts are well discussed through the characters.
Ep 5:
This one is sad, maybe the dark side of their country -- the issue of foreign migrant workers and their troubles.
Ep 6:
In other police units /departments, Shima is defamed of being a murderer of his ex partner in investigation and so he got an emotional trauma & trust issues, out of that guilt.
So Ibuki tried hard to solve that partner's death case to relieve Shima out of guilt & trauma.
I love their Friendship! :)
(Here at times, it's funny -- Ibuki just says "Eh eh eh" and nothing else, to make Shima start a conversation and Shima in return says "Eh eh" but not an actual conversation, Silly them! haha.
BTW, I do the same with my mom n she scolds me n so found that silly scene, hilarious :) )
Ep 8:
Ibuki's senior who is admired alot by Ibuki, gets involved in a murder case which affects Ibuki very bad, emotionally.
Then, Shima really supports Ibuki so well that it helps Ibuki to recover.
I love their Bond! :)
Ep 10 and Finale (11):
Their friendship, that bond, their sacrifices to save each other n so a temporary break of the duo n each working independently bcz of being manipulated /blackmailed by the villain and finally capturing him by the duo, all are written well n emotional.
There are some funny scenes too here.
There are Two scenarios, two Endings -- one sad n another a happy one.
(Just watch, am not going to spoil it here ;) )
*** OST:
Ending song -- Kanden by Kenshi Yonezu is Good.
***
My Rating is 9.5 / 10.
To be honest, only the Duo really made this drama Good & Interesting than the cases shown here.
9.5 exclusively only for them, for actors Ayano - Hoshino and characters Ibuki - Shima :)
I miss this duo Ibuki - Shima! :)
I want these partners in investigation with more seasons coming, more episodes n more cases to solve ! ✨
Crime drama ardent lovers will definitely enjoy and crave for more cases with the duo solving them in their own styles.
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