Who can get away with murder?
I will always eat up a revenge thriller, and The Manipulated was no exception. I had so much fun watching this! I absolutely LOVED the main character's story, and seeing Doh Kyungsoo as the villain was absolutely INCREDIBLE. That man can really play a psycho! While I would agree that the beginning of the show had a greater punch than the last few episodes, I still thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish. Framing someone for a crime they didn't commit is always so interesting, and the way this was weaved into the whole plot was so fun!
Park Taejoon is an extremely hard working man. As he prepares to open his botanical-themed cafe, he works as a delivery driver to make extra money. When one day he finds a phone ringing with no owner, he does what any other respectable citizen would do and returns it - and it doesn't hurt that the woman offers some cash for him as a reward. However, he had no idea that this simple act would be the beginning of his downfall: the following day, police barge into his place and arrest him for the rape and murder of a woman. Even though Taejoon has never even met this woman, and has his whereabouts from nearly minute around the time of the murder, it seems no matter what he does, he'll be found guilty. Taejoon is determined to figure out exactly why he was the one charged with this murder, who really did it, and who he needs to find to get revenge.
I genuinely had so much fun with this drama. The entire concept being centered around this idea of horrible rich people paying a man to frame someone else for a crime they committed was so interesting. I loved the way that Taejoon's attitude changes throughout this show, and it is super fun to watch. Not to mention, the villain was so interesting. I'd highly recommend this one if you enjoy crime/revenge dramas, you have GOT to give this one a try!!
Park Taejoon is an extremely hard working man. As he prepares to open his botanical-themed cafe, he works as a delivery driver to make extra money. When one day he finds a phone ringing with no owner, he does what any other respectable citizen would do and returns it - and it doesn't hurt that the woman offers some cash for him as a reward. However, he had no idea that this simple act would be the beginning of his downfall: the following day, police barge into his place and arrest him for the rape and murder of a woman. Even though Taejoon has never even met this woman, and has his whereabouts from nearly minute around the time of the murder, it seems no matter what he does, he'll be found guilty. Taejoon is determined to figure out exactly why he was the one charged with this murder, who really did it, and who he needs to find to get revenge.
I genuinely had so much fun with this drama. The entire concept being centered around this idea of horrible rich people paying a man to frame someone else for a crime they committed was so interesting. I loved the way that Taejoon's attitude changes throughout this show, and it is super fun to watch. Not to mention, the villain was so interesting. I'd highly recommend this one if you enjoy crime/revenge dramas, you have GOT to give this one a try!!
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