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Ruan. Xiwen is it!
I haven't had a character be this captivating in a long time!! She was my favorite character her story, her sadness, her tenacity all around very well told. Well done to the actress, she was utterly riveting, her voice, facial expression and angst so so good I cried many times with her.I liked the drama overall, But there was a difference when *ahem* a certain character left ... by the end they ran out of steam, the characters lost their zest and I lost interest fairly quickly and skipped (about 8-9 eps) right to end and didn't feel like I missed much. I could tell what was going to happen and sure enough it did. The Lead actor was too stiff for me and the chemistry was mediocre.
It's a decent watch, especially the early parts with Xiwen! watch it for her performance
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Fun, Fun, Fun ... With Slight Predictability
A great story about Jin Isoo, a wealthy man who finds his calling as a detective. The team, the cases, the action were enjoyable and the actors in their roles were a great fit.The FL may take some getting used to, as she comes off very one dimensional. The star of the show is the ML who I thought was really good and brought great variety to his performance. But because of this The ML and FL had meh chemistry ... but the Violent Crimes team 1 had great chemistry! I want to see more of the 4 of them in the second season.
I really wish the writers would not have included the tragedy plotline of ML parents ... it was all very predictable plot of rich families and the familiar tropes - angst, memory loss/suppression, miscommunication, greed, hate etc.
Not sure about rewatching ... but overall a fun action series that I recommend.
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Absolute Classic
This show excels in every aspect. The performances, script, and action are perfectly intertwined. If you're in search of a blend of thriller, romance, action, and suspense, this outstanding series delivers on all fronts! It has raised the standard for other dramas in its category, and I haven't encountered any that come near its quality. The lead, LJG, is exceptional in every role he takes on.Was this review helpful to you?
A lovely quick hit of handsome men in suits with lots of blood!!!
As an action fanatic, shows like this are perfect for me ... not too long, good enough story and great action sequences. This one has it all, from the brooding, almost super hero like male lead, to the somewhat hidden (predictable) villain. I loved the pace, the fights, and ultimate lesson ... evil can only get away for so long and whatever a man sows, that he will reap.So, sow the time to watch this, I recommend it!
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Is it Love or my fast forward button that never fails?
I'm still deciding if i hate or love this drama ... I did sit through all 40 + extra episodes. There are huge chunks of episodes that were not needed, you'll see if you watch. The constant montages over music got a bit old and the lead actress completely lost me by the end, no character development or range of acting or chemistry ... not good at all.Now I LOVED the 2 male leads and the 2nd FL. LXY is a favorite, and has been in most of the dramas I've seen this year, so kudos to him. But I think I fell for Ao in this one, though I've seen him in other dramas, this is the one I finally connected with him as an Actor. I really really liked his character. I liked their brother hood and the 2nd leads chemistry was great, wanted to see more of Kunlu & Luyao.
Overall an average watch, skip a lot of the middle section, but the last 5-6 episodes made it not a total failure for me!
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Oh So Great!
This is up there in all-time favorite dramas. Everything worked! the characters - interactions & chemistry; the story; acting and all around combination. The comedy was also on the money, both leads really had such great balance in their comedic timing together and individually. Such a great watch and re-watchWas this review helpful to you?
One of my favorite Liu Yu Ning's Character
This one disappointed me. It often left me confused and unsure of what was going on, didn't have the heart, fun and intrigue like the first season and not quite sure where it goes from here. I skipped some episode towards the end, simply because I wanted to see how it ended. Oh wellStill LYN character Di Li is one of my favorite of his, there's just a a level of aura that he brings to this role that is captivating, I didn't see enough of him in this season, But still you can see him growing as an actor and nailing his screen presence.
If you have time, sure this can pass it ...
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I kept waiting to get bored ... it didn't happen
Overall a fun show, acting great, lead chemistry OK, OST fire, wanted to see more of some characters (Qian Lin, Tiahe). It at times felt like i kept waiting for something big to happen and it never really did. The action didn't really pick up till towards the end.Did mention the Soundtrack is amazing ... will be going on my playlist. If you have some time to kill this is will be a good pick up.
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Love it, Wanted More!!!
Fun, action packed, punchy, gutsy, emotional, and all around solid! I really liked this and wanted more episodes, i binged all of it in one night.I liked the new characters, story, fight scenes and felt it did a good job continuing and rounding off season 1, while still being unique.
Those last scenes were very emotional. I wonder if some of the threads can be fleshed out for a 3rd season. is that certain character really gone and what happened. Since Si Eun is now a senior, we could possibly work that in as well.
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Held my interest ... until it didn't
Reading some of the other reviews made me realize I pretty much guessed how this one ended up... bummer because it started out so well. I just skipped to the end and it confirmed that I was right to do that.I realized the only character I really liked was Pingjin Ho, his was captivating and the actor who played the role had an astounding screen presence.
Watch it I guess if you have time to kill.
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Attention ... Unique, Spectacular, Action-Packed, Powerful Family
What.A.Show!!This hidden gem is everything it claims to be and more. I loved every piece of it and was blow away by the a unique story telling, the pace, and all the characters. It perfectly blended action, thriller, comedy, investigative parts to a delicious hit.
The lead actress nailed her character so well, I don't know if i should fear her or cheer for her
I want more, there has to be more. There is much to explore in terms of history of the characters and story. I'm so looking forward to it and really hope for more.
Yes please take the time to enjoy this amazing show
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Fun thriller on Vehicular Responsibility
In general I liked it.It started out great and interesting, but petered out towards the end and became predictable, it did not over stay it's welcome, which I think helped. The acting was ok, cant say i really connected with the characters ... may the hilarious director.
Something curious was the same actress playing multiple roles in the series, I wonder if that was an easter egg by the writers. Overall a decent watch for the weekends!
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Low-Average at Best
I was disappointed in this one… I loved the lead couple in ‘Cunning Single Lady” their chemistry was fun and fresh … not so in this one. The story missed the mark and was far fetched and annoying in many areas… Sometimes it’s as if they forgot plots they had begun. By episode 11 I was fast forwarding because I began to HATE the FL and was now more interested in the Villain’s story with her kid. Skipped a bunch of episodes and watched the last one and felt like my intelligence was insulted by a ‘twist’ reveal …. Something I called immediately it was presented in the earlier episodes.If you want something featuring this ML & FL, see the show I mentioned above, that will be far more enjoyable than this one.
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Action packed and well paced
I enjoyed this film immensely. The writing, action, acting were well executed and I wanted more. It seems I may get my wish after all. Also looks like there was a prequel in 2015, if it is anything like this one, Then I'm sure it will be great. Looking forward to watching it and any future projects from this franchise!Was this review helpful to you?
Meticulous, Investigative Fun
I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. Shin Ha Kyun as the lead auditor was perfect in his robotic yet kind portrayal of Sin Cha ll. The characters had great chemistry in their interactions and the story progressed really well. The twists were somewhat predictable, especially the big villain at the end, but it still worked.I was not expecting it to be as funny as it was, but really enjoyed the humor. Wether is it was the puppy like Gu Han Soo or the Vice President and his sidekick.
This was my first time seeing the actor who played the Vice President and he nailed it. He brought a handsome, suave yet street smarts to that character that I just loved, will have to check out more of his work. This show will be going on my favorites list with a high rewatch value. From the ending, I'm hoping for a 2nd season!!
So if you looking for an office, investigative, well-acted series, I recommend this one.
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