My expectations from this drama were high, but unfortunately maybe a little too high, and they weren't met in the end. The premise was good and the potential was there, but for me this would've worked better as a 6 episode show instead. I felt the female MCs development lacking, wasted characters in the form of the elder sister and in Ji Sang U, and in making the storytelling choppy instead of smooth like it was in the first 2 episodes. There was no need for repeated scenes of the male MC driving in a rage because of yet another 'female is in grave danger' scene, it loses its edge after it happens twice in a row and made the writing seem lazy. I absolutely despised the random scenes in the beginning where the male MC groped at his wife, seemingly out of nowhere and then snapped out of a 'daze'. Is this 2006 and these scenes are supposed to be seen as romantic again? It took away the excitement for me. The few highlights for me were office manager Kang Yeong U and assistant Park Do Jae who were both engaging, acted well, and became relevant quickly despite smaller roles. Also Na Yu Ri who remained effortlessly charming till the end. I also liked a small dive into how communication works between two people who want to open up but can't, and I liked Baek Sa Eon making an effort to learn sign language and how that changed their chemistry. I also liked both sets of parents, and the hidden old incident was actually good enough to prompt the trauma that both main characters suffered from, which is rare in shows like this.
Dude no, honestly, in a 1v1 without any weapons maybe, but in actual criminal/policeman chase Vincenzo would have them dead before they could say, 'What?' because he'd always be 10 steps ahead and plan in advance. So if Vincenzo was the Vigilante for instance, he'd be invincible no matter who chased him. But in a pure physical fight, YJT would win, I agree.
But hmm, now I'm thinking, YJT trains well and is calm and collected, so maybe I would place it as YJT, then Vincenzo, then Ma Deong Seok. Only by a hairs-breadth difference though. Like a score of 100, 99.9 and 99.8 respectively
I get what you mean, Vincenzo is lethal fast but ultimately his body isn't large and that might be a disadvantage, but I like thinking that his vast range of different styles of fighting skills would make up for it, and it would be a draw. And ALSO OMG in one of the fight scenes in Vigilante I also thought of how well Ma Deong-seok would fit into Joo Ji Tae's character for being a big boy, but do you really think Ma Dong-seok wouldn't hold his own in a fight with YJT? I know he's a bit shorter but he's definitely got the strength part down, and also he's fast. I would think it would be a tie between the three tbh. I do think our sweet Vigilante wouldn't be able to fight on the same level as these three though, he's more on the level of Lee Jun Hyuk.
He was sizzling hot in Vigilante. Fuck, he's so so hot, beyond belief. I'm sorry but the face, the body, the voice, the acting, the height, and the cuteness, and the TALENT. AMAZING
I cannot explain to you how much I love your comment. But tbh Vincenzo is cruel more than strong, so his method to kill you might hurt infinitely more than just punches and kicks.
Feel so short and a lot of undeveloped storylines. I wished they have developed more on his police academy buddy.
I agree only about his friend tbh his stance was clear when he observed NJH and didn't report it. Also when he called to warn NJH about the search, it was apparent he knew what was going on and chose to protect and support his friend. It's not surprising that they decided to show young police officers losing faith in the justice system and taking matters in their own hands. It would be nice to see more scenes of him thinking and plotting and observing NJH to make us relate to his character though.
This show was BRILLIANT. I cannot believe how well executed and directed it was. It was entertaining and had its brilliant moments all while sending a simple but important message about the justice system that seems to be more sympathetic of the criminal instead of the victim and tends to act after the crime has occurred, instead of protecting the innocent and preventing the crime from happening in the first place.
From the ruthless Nam Joo Hyuk who had a perfect Vigilante demeanor while at the same time maintaining his precious humanity in the form of the emotional pain he was carrying, to the seemingly-righteous-but-not-at-all Yoo Ji Tae, who was able to deliver his message to the Vigilante while understanding his position and changing his perspective on an as-needed basis. Their chemistry was amazing and Nam Joo Hyuk and Yo ji Tae can choke me. Together or separately, I don't really care.
I understood the mania that the amazing reporter Kim So Jin displayed while maintaining a steadfast focus on delivering the agenda behind why it was important to idolise the Vigilante, drawing him out and making him a hero, despite all the horrors she had to face. Somehow she made her every act brave, and reminded me a lot of the crazy reporter in Hannibal, Freddie Lounds, but without the infuriatingly annoyed feeling Freddie gave me.
I also LOVED the crazy unequivocal support offered by Lee Jun Hyuk and his acceptance of Nam Joo Hyuk's changing plans, and continued to support him like a true Hyung. Sometimes sidekick characters are shown as slow and desperate and just providing money without being given the respect they deserve, but Jun Hyuk maintained his importance throughout the show and stayed reliable enough for me to root for him.
TLDR: PLEASE WATCH THIS INCREDIBLE SHOW WITH HOT ACTORS WHO ACTED REALLY WELL AND EVERY CHARACTER WAS IMPORTANT TILL THE END.
Nam Joo Hyuk brought his A-game to "Vigilante." He scowled, he thirsted for justice, and he looked good doing…
OHMYGOD I know right??? I agree with every single word you said, and this show had such sizzling tension between the gangster cop and NJH too. Like when they crossed paths in the hospital for the first time? WOW
The premise was good and the potential was there, but for me this would've worked better as a 6 episode show instead.
I felt the female MCs development lacking, wasted characters in the form of the elder sister and in Ji Sang U, and in making the storytelling choppy instead of smooth like it was in the first 2 episodes. There was no need for repeated scenes of the male MC driving in a rage because of yet another 'female is in grave danger' scene, it loses its edge after it happens twice in a row and made the writing seem lazy. I absolutely despised the random scenes in the beginning where the male MC groped at his wife, seemingly out of nowhere and then snapped out of a 'daze'. Is this 2006 and these scenes are supposed to be seen as romantic again? It took away the excitement for me.
The few highlights for me were office manager Kang Yeong U and assistant Park Do Jae who were both engaging, acted well, and became relevant quickly despite smaller roles. Also Na Yu Ri who remained effortlessly charming till the end. I also liked a small dive into how communication works between two people who want to open up but can't, and I liked Baek Sa Eon making an effort to learn sign language and how that changed their chemistry. I also liked both sets of parents, and the hidden old incident was actually good enough to prompt the trauma that both main characters suffered from, which is rare in shows like this.
So if Vincenzo was the Vigilante for instance, he'd be invincible no matter who chased him. But in a pure physical fight, YJT would win, I agree.
And ALSO OMG in one of the fight scenes in Vigilante I also thought of how well Ma Deong-seok would fit into Joo Ji Tae's character for being a big boy, but do you really think Ma Dong-seok wouldn't hold his own in a fight with YJT? I know he's a bit shorter but he's definitely got the strength part down, and also he's fast. I would think it would be a tie between the three tbh.
I do think our sweet Vigilante wouldn't be able to fight on the same level as these three though, he's more on the level of Lee Jun Hyuk.
I'm sorry but the face, the body, the voice, the acting, the height, and the cuteness, and the TALENT. AMAZING
From the ruthless Nam Joo Hyuk who had a perfect Vigilante demeanor while at the same time maintaining his precious humanity in the form of the emotional pain he was carrying, to the seemingly-righteous-but-not-at-all Yoo Ji Tae, who was able to deliver his message to the Vigilante while understanding his position and changing his perspective on an as-needed basis. Their chemistry was amazing and Nam Joo Hyuk and Yo ji Tae can choke me. Together or separately, I don't really care.
I understood the mania that the amazing reporter Kim So Jin displayed while maintaining a steadfast focus on delivering the agenda behind why it was important to idolise the Vigilante, drawing him out and making him a hero, despite all the horrors she had to face. Somehow she made her every act brave, and reminded me a lot of the crazy reporter in Hannibal, Freddie Lounds, but without the infuriatingly annoyed feeling Freddie gave me.
I also LOVED the crazy unequivocal support offered by Lee Jun Hyuk and his acceptance of Nam Joo Hyuk's changing plans, and continued to support him like a true Hyung. Sometimes sidekick characters are shown as slow and desperate and just providing money without being given the respect they deserve, but Jun Hyuk maintained his importance throughout the show and stayed reliable enough for me to root for him.
TLDR: PLEASE WATCH THIS INCREDIBLE SHOW WITH HOT ACTORS WHO ACTED REALLY WELL AND EVERY CHARACTER WAS IMPORTANT TILL THE END.
Like when they crossed paths in the hospital for the first time? WOW