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Somebody : A Chilling Psycho-thriller with Room for More(18+)
So apparently, this is the third project out of the 8 KYK projects that I have watched, which probably means he’s wormed his way into my subconscious watchlist. Let’s be honest, he’s unsettlingly good at playing men who make you question your judgment. I’m giving Somebody a solid 8 out of 10. And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t usually gravitate toward the thriller/psychological genre unless it’s spiked with enough suspense to keep me fidgeting.
Now, let’s get into it. The pacing? Contrary to what some critics said, I didn’t find it slow at all. In fact, if anything, it felt like it ended just as it was warming up. There were so many narrative threads that could’ve been stretched further, especially the cat-and-mouse potential between Yoon-o and the authorities. Imagine a full-blown chase with an elite cybercrime unit, criminal profilers scrambling to figure him out, and Yoon-o always staying three steps ahead. That would’ve been delicious. But instead, some episodes leaned on filler scenes that didn’t add much, almost like the show wanted to be a 16-episode ride but had to cram into half the time.
Maybe I’m projecting because I grew up watching too many Western crime thrillers where every breadcrumb trail matters and the villain practically becomes a puzzle to solve. 'Somebody" had all the ingredients for that kind of tension but didn’t fully commit. The psychological angle was sharp, but I kept wanting more friction between predator and justice, more smoke and mirrors, more unraveling, more...chess.
That being said, I genuinely don’t have anything bad to say about the show as it stands. It’s atmospheric, stylish, and deeply unsettling in the best way but there’s so much unused potential here, and it’s killing me (pun only slightly intended).
Still, Somebody was gripping. Creepy in the way that lingers. Kim Young-kwang delivered a performance that made my skin crawl while keeping me hooked, and for that alone, it deserves some praise. Definitely not your average weekend binge, but one that’ll haunt your thoughts for a bit and maybe make you delete your dating App.
Now, let’s get into it. The pacing? Contrary to what some critics said, I didn’t find it slow at all. In fact, if anything, it felt like it ended just as it was warming up. There were so many narrative threads that could’ve been stretched further, especially the cat-and-mouse potential between Yoon-o and the authorities. Imagine a full-blown chase with an elite cybercrime unit, criminal profilers scrambling to figure him out, and Yoon-o always staying three steps ahead. That would’ve been delicious. But instead, some episodes leaned on filler scenes that didn’t add much, almost like the show wanted to be a 16-episode ride but had to cram into half the time.
Maybe I’m projecting because I grew up watching too many Western crime thrillers where every breadcrumb trail matters and the villain practically becomes a puzzle to solve. 'Somebody" had all the ingredients for that kind of tension but didn’t fully commit. The psychological angle was sharp, but I kept wanting more friction between predator and justice, more smoke and mirrors, more unraveling, more...chess.
That being said, I genuinely don’t have anything bad to say about the show as it stands. It’s atmospheric, stylish, and deeply unsettling in the best way but there’s so much unused potential here, and it’s killing me (pun only slightly intended).
Still, Somebody was gripping. Creepy in the way that lingers. Kim Young-kwang delivered a performance that made my skin crawl while keeping me hooked, and for that alone, it deserves some praise. Definitely not your average weekend binge, but one that’ll haunt your thoughts for a bit and maybe make you delete your dating App.
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