David33

Lee Eunmi achieved what many Korean crime drama writers couldn't. She created a story that makes sense, even if you can find out who's the killer. If only the last scene wouldn't be there.

This drama has everything a properly made crime drama needs. Great writing, actors, director, visuals with small details that entertain and keep the viewers in their seat. This isn't just a story about another random serial killer. Even though they don't tell us the motive until the end, if you look closely you can find small details and hints. My first guess about the killer was correct the minute the character appeared, and if you watch the first episode after the finale again, you’re going to appreciate the writing and the acting even more. The small details in their acting, the way they reacted to each other were there and these types of things makes this drama much better than most crime stories.

There are some problems of course, because Yun Ina, our main character, is the only suspect of the murder of her uncle. It’s understandable, because she's the only person who was there, yet the police can't do anything about it for 10 years. Why? We'll find out the reason later, and it makes sense. Ina is now working for the police as a profiler, but the other main character, Kim Han Saem still thinks she’s the killer, that’s why he’s not the most popular detective at the police station. After a decade the killer is back, and Ina is one of the main reasons for that, but it’s not the usual cliche I was expecting. When we found out why, it shocked me. Not because it was surprising, but because it was that meaningful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a serial killer who stopped and then came back for a reason like this, and I’ve watched a lot of crime shows and movies. At first my biggest issue with the 10 year time jump was I didn't understand how the writer would explain the reason behind this, and usually this is where most people fail to deliver.

There’s one thing I have to highlight, because the way the story of the killer ended was special. It had a massive impact on me emotionally. That last scene with them was something I don’t think I will ever forget. It was top-tier writing and acting!!!

As for the side characters, there are a lot of them, but I don’t think I can mention anyone who was poorly written. We could argue that some of them should get a proper closer, but overall I can’t complain about anything.

I also loved the dynamic between Kim Dami and Son Sukku. There was some slight romantic tension maybe, but if you want more, you’re going to be disappointed. There isn’t any romance. What’s there is a lot of funny bickering, and eventually mutual respect, plus quality detective work. Now, that is something I was missing from a lot of crime dramas. Usually the police work is done poorly, but not here.

Some might think Dami’s character Ina is a bit childish and cold, because she barely shows emotions, and at the police station she’s a bit over the top. I think that’s just a mask, because when she’s alone she’s a completely different person. If you watched “The Mentalist” TV Show, she is kind of similar to Patrick Jane, because she’s not only great at reading people, but also can hide her true persona. Not to mention her real plan.She’s a headstrong woman, and that’s why she can be a bit annoying at times for some.


So, let’s talk about the negatives.

There isn’t much, I can only name small things, and that one last scene at the very end. I don’t think this show needed an open ending, because people might think we can get a season 2, but that’s unnecessary. Before this last scene I was about to give this show a 10/10, but after thinking about the small little annoyances and this scene, I had to change my mind.

Without any spoilers, I can say one more thing. If you love the crime genre, you have to watch this, because it’s worth it. Eleven hours was the perfect length to properly finish a story like this.