When Suicide Becomes a Final Wish
The Canadian TV series "Mary Kills People" (2017-2019) only received a 7.5 rating on IMDb. Could that be the reason the Korean drama "Mary Kills People" is underappreciated?
This is evident in the Mydramalist rating, which was only 7.4/10 since its initial broadcast, and remained unchanged until episode 9. South Korean viewers actually "punished" it with low ratings. Starting with ratings of 3.2% (nationwide) and 3.4% (Seoul), it plummeted in episode 9 to 1.4% (nationwide), and it didn't make it into the top 10 shows chosen by Seoul viewers.
Isn't that sad? Why?
It lacked excitement! Actually, an interesting and terrifying plot was presented at the beginning of the episode. A doctor "killed" his patient. However, when it turned out the patient didn't die after drinking poison, FL's assistant smothered him with a pillow.
After that, the scriptwriters invited the audience to understand FL's decision to euthanize several of her patients.
The characters of each actor are also beginning to be developed, as are the reasons for each role's involvement in the euthanasia practice. Unfortunately, the foundation is weak. Like a puzzle, it resembles a human being who hasn't fully formed yet. Some organs, like some of the fingers, ears, and other parts, are still missing.
FL's character becomes annoying when, in episode 9, the assistant asks to stop their activities, but FL insists!
It's beyond reason to think that her reason is pity for the patient's suffering. She has two teenage children to care for, and their futures must be considered. And then... she knows the police are watching! FL even nearly gets caught while performing euthanasia.
Perhaps the screenwriter's intention was to give the audience a roller coaster ride.
Unfortunately, her efforts are not optimal. The storyline about a criminal doctor (judging by South Korean law) who faces numerous conflicts, including family, professional, and police threats, becomes overwhelmed.
Read the rest of the review at: https://www.maria-g-soemitro.com/2025/09/mary-kills-people-bunuh-diri-keinginan-terakhir.html
This is evident in the Mydramalist rating, which was only 7.4/10 since its initial broadcast, and remained unchanged until episode 9. South Korean viewers actually "punished" it with low ratings. Starting with ratings of 3.2% (nationwide) and 3.4% (Seoul), it plummeted in episode 9 to 1.4% (nationwide), and it didn't make it into the top 10 shows chosen by Seoul viewers.
Isn't that sad? Why?
It lacked excitement! Actually, an interesting and terrifying plot was presented at the beginning of the episode. A doctor "killed" his patient. However, when it turned out the patient didn't die after drinking poison, FL's assistant smothered him with a pillow.
After that, the scriptwriters invited the audience to understand FL's decision to euthanize several of her patients.
The characters of each actor are also beginning to be developed, as are the reasons for each role's involvement in the euthanasia practice. Unfortunately, the foundation is weak. Like a puzzle, it resembles a human being who hasn't fully formed yet. Some organs, like some of the fingers, ears, and other parts, are still missing.
FL's character becomes annoying when, in episode 9, the assistant asks to stop their activities, but FL insists!
It's beyond reason to think that her reason is pity for the patient's suffering. She has two teenage children to care for, and their futures must be considered. And then... she knows the police are watching! FL even nearly gets caught while performing euthanasia.
Perhaps the screenwriter's intention was to give the audience a roller coaster ride.
Unfortunately, her efforts are not optimal. The storyline about a criminal doctor (judging by South Korean law) who faces numerous conflicts, including family, professional, and police threats, becomes overwhelmed.
Read the rest of the review at: https://www.maria-g-soemitro.com/2025/09/mary-kills-people-bunuh-diri-keinginan-terakhir.html
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