I don't know if its right to say it, but Yu Seungwon is a wasted potential for just a half-season special appearance villain. That final scene at the art gallery would be a more satisfying climax if it had been a season-long serial killer mystery from the beginning, he went all-out embodying the value of his character. I wouldn't be surprised if Yu Seungho securing awards from his performance, first time seeing him and he's such a great actor.
that Kim Ji Hoon tease is definitely interesting for season 3 but its time for difference i guess? cant lie its getting too formulaic for regular case episodes, we've seen all kinds of bad guys went after I-soo, can't have another one without a convincing twist
a little romance for I-soo would be nice as well to follow ahjussi's steps π whether its Lee Kang Hyun or Ju Hyera, I-soo deserves some love after everything he went through ππ
Yu Seungwon is no doubt the mvp this season, gotta say that the rest were pretty meh and formulaic after a while. need a strong premise if they're making season 3, hope we're getting something in tomorrow's finale!!
I just love it when the villain is superior to the protagonists, like Jung Ba Reum in Mouse π
Yu Seungwon is a neat psycho character and damn the acting is just on point, everyone else feels like NPC when he's changing emotions and expressions in matter of seconds.
Honestly i'm pretty disappointed with Ju Hye Ra's characterization, she's just outclassed by Seungwon and overshadowed by I-soo in every case. Even now, her character is only there for Seungwon's case to surface and stay relevant, and he's still not an official suspect.
On the bright side, I-soo is wrong for dissing Seungwon as a momma's boy lmao π he done get that boy stressed, cant wait for finale next week!
Okay we're getting serious now, i believe the final arc gonna be bigger than we thought and its going to involve I-soo personally, possibilities:
1. Younghwan (the junkie friend from season 1) is just there for revenge plot, swapping medicines or bribing the doctor type of stunt
2. I-soo have hidden violent personality after experiencing major trauma like Seungwon, both watched someone's death in real-time as a kid. The post-credit scene shows a police uniformed I-soo is watching from his inner conscious and starts walking towards reality to snap-off the kill. Don't forget the shaman's vision of I-soo bathed in blood! Huge stretch and retcon, but interesting plot after the hints
stop dragging and give us Yu Seongwon arc already πhope the rest of the episodes will be it.
atleast we have something though, Seungwon said his pieces are commemoration of unforgettable memories and his first meeting with I-soo as a kid is one of them, i wonder if something happened back then and I-soo has something to do with it? If so, that'd be a hell of a retcon. though he only said kills = unforgettable memories, not the other way around.
for some reason i don't like how basically everything gets revealed through these disconnected teases, the first teases of Seungwon has been mysterious and exciting for Ju Hye Ra's story, but as more gets revealed, at this point we've assembled the mystery and the cat-and-mouse chase is only thing left, i bet they gonna spice it up by personalizing I-soo's story to it
Yoon Seung Ho playing this calm and collected serial killer putting up a facade is nice so far but doesn't actually…
yeah that gloomy serial killer with crazy side is cool, but the characterization so far is shallow even after countless 10 seconds screentime tease, surely we'll see more of his true motive and signature
i find it weird that Hye-Ra literally have no evidence over Seungwon, everything was just missing person cases and gut feeling, i really thought it'd be deeper backstory
i also wonder if Seungwon sculpt his victims body as the art itself (like the villain in Connect kdrama starring Jung Hae In), cant wait to see more of his methods and how the gang will solve it!
ohh the new episode preview! the sculptor villain appears to be I-soo's friend, damn poor guy gonna face ahjussi's illness and a secret serial killer chaebol friend, can't have a peaceful time for once lmao
i think we've established the core story this season: - Jin I-soo will mainly face with his own trauma and ahjussi's illness - Ju Hye-Ra (and the entire team) on Yu Seong Won's unresolved alleged serial killer case
coming to think of it, the team never faced on a case with serious tone, at least not the way that it always closed with comedic scenes Flex x Cop style
i wonder with ahjussi's situation and the main villain's teased traits, we will finally get I-soo 100% lock in head-to-head with a psychopath chaebol. I'm getting jung bareum vibes from the bad guy, the case will be legendary really cant wait T_T
anyways next week's case looks interesting and we got Heo Seong Tae's special appearance!
One of the best crime-comedy kdrama (idk what else to describe the genre π), it started serious and story-heavy, but turns out its pretty light, and its a good one!
Some things are let down, coming as expecting 100% crime-thriller. But i'm happy how the story takes place and for each character conclusion.
Ji Sung and Ha Yoon Kyoung's chemistry also surprisingly works well, the romance potential is just rightt
Everyone played their role really well (even Gyeoung Buk!). Rooting for everyones next projects!!
Oh that post credit scene!! Looks like he will be the main antagonist? His character is listed as "Sculptor" and remember those serial-killer-victims sculpt photo in Joo Hye-Ra's house? Definitely the big bad this season, cant wait!!!
My wild imagination is thinking he's the type of killer who commemorates his killing in arts like trophies, typical psychopath character π«
fresh serial killer case! though it seems mercenary style rather than main villain type
anyway, why does the police chief/commissioner(?) (the old police boss that replaced Gang Hyun's father) wants to kick I-soo desperately? am i missing something or its just there to keep I-soo's problematic chaebol plot relevant
At first, i'm (safe to say most of everyone is) disappointed Park Ji Hyun/Lee Kang Hyun is getting replaced. But after the first 2 episodes. DAMN, i have zero complaint.
Jo Hye Ra is definitely an interesting character and a thoughtful replacement, she's definitely got interesting background from those serial-killer-esque victim photos in her house (always excited about serial killer cases!)
At this point Lee Kang Hyun's absence is rather a good potential than sidelining, she's formally acknowledged for overseas training and the whole team is okay with that, meaning there's room for her return and imagine the power team if that happens!!
anyway the taxi driver boss making cameo is cherry on top for the opening case lmao. kdrama weekend is so back after agent kim finished πππ
didn't know it'll be on netflix and so happy it is. seeing Kang Dong Won in a comedy settings is sooo weird ππ the chaotic team it already is and we have Oh Jung Se as the cherry on top to further break it down, Park Ji Hyun slaying it as usual, 10/10 popcorn watch!
that Kim Ji Hoon tease is definitely interesting for season 3 but its time for difference i guess? cant lie its getting too formulaic for regular case episodes, we've seen all kinds of bad guys went after I-soo, can't have another one without a convincing twist
a little romance for I-soo would be nice as well to follow ahjussi's steps π whether its Lee Kang Hyun or Ju Hyera, I-soo deserves some love after everything he went through ππ
Yu Seungwon is a neat psycho character and damn the acting is just on point, everyone else feels like NPC when he's changing emotions and expressions in matter of seconds.
Honestly i'm pretty disappointed with Ju Hye Ra's characterization, she's just outclassed by Seungwon and overshadowed by I-soo in every case. Even now, her character is only there for Seungwon's case to surface and stay relevant, and he's still not an official suspect.
On the bright side, I-soo is wrong for dissing Seungwon as a momma's boy lmao π he done get that boy stressed, cant wait for finale next week!
1. Younghwan (the junkie friend from season 1) is just there for revenge plot, swapping medicines or bribing the doctor type of stunt
2. I-soo have hidden violent personality after experiencing major trauma like Seungwon, both watched someone's death in real-time as a kid. The post-credit scene shows a police uniformed I-soo is watching from his inner conscious and starts walking towards reality to snap-off the kill. Don't forget the shaman's vision of I-soo bathed in blood! Huge stretch and retcon, but interesting plot after the hints
3. i don't know, gotta wait next week π
atleast we have something though, Seungwon said his pieces are commemoration of unforgettable memories and his first meeting with I-soo as a kid is one of them, i wonder if something happened back then and I-soo has something to do with it? If so, that'd be a hell of a retcon. though he only said kills = unforgettable memories, not the other way around.
for some reason i don't like how basically everything gets revealed through these disconnected teases, the first teases of Seungwon has been mysterious and exciting for Ju Hye Ra's story, but as more gets revealed, at this point we've assembled the mystery and the cat-and-mouse chase is only thing left, i bet they gonna spice it up by personalizing I-soo's story to it
i also wonder if Seungwon sculpt his victims body as the art itself (like the villain in Connect kdrama starring Jung Hae In), cant wait to see more of his methods and how the gang will solve it!
the sculptor villain appears to be I-soo's friend, damn poor guy gonna face ahjussi's illness and a secret serial killer chaebol friend, can't have a peaceful time for once lmao
- Jin I-soo will mainly face with his own trauma and ahjussi's illness
- Ju Hye-Ra (and the entire team) on Yu Seong Won's unresolved alleged serial killer case
coming to think of it, the team never faced on a case with serious tone, at least not the way that it always closed with comedic scenes Flex x Cop style
i wonder with ahjussi's situation and the main villain's teased traits, we will finally get I-soo 100% lock in head-to-head with a psychopath chaebol. I'm getting jung bareum vibes from the bad guy, the case will be legendary really cant wait T_T
anyways next week's case looks interesting and we got Heo Seong Tae's special appearance!
definitely the most hyped plot this season
ahjussi's sick plot and psychopath killer incoming, these two better be unrelated or its going to be pissing off if ahjussi got harmed T_T
Some things are let down, coming as expecting 100% crime-thriller. But i'm happy how the story takes place and for each character conclusion.
Ji Sung and Ha Yoon Kyoung's chemistry also surprisingly works well, the romance potential is just rightt
Everyone played their role really well (even Gyeoung Buk!). Rooting for everyones next projects!!
My wild imagination is thinking he's the type of killer who commemorates his killing in arts like trophies, typical psychopath character π«
anyway, why does the police chief/commissioner(?) (the old police boss that replaced Gang Hyun's father) wants to kick I-soo desperately? am i missing something or its just there to keep I-soo's problematic chaebol plot relevant
Jo Hye Ra is definitely an interesting character and a thoughtful replacement, she's definitely got interesting background from those serial-killer-esque victim photos in her house (always excited about serial killer cases!)
At this point Lee Kang Hyun's absence is rather a good potential than sidelining, she's formally acknowledged for overseas training and the whole team is okay with that, meaning there's room for her return and imagine the power team if that happens!!
anyway the taxi driver boss making cameo is cherry on top for the opening case lmao. kdrama weekend is so back after agent kim finished πππ
seeing Kang Dong Won in a comedy settings is sooo weird ππ the chaotic team it already is and we have Oh Jung Se as the cherry on top to further break it down, Park Ji Hyun slaying it as usual, 10/10 popcorn watch!
no if want story and character depth