Between Past and Future
I’m really glad I discovered this drama just a few months before the second season comes out. If I had found it earlier, the wait for the new season would have been so difficult because it was that good.
The plotline is incredibly intriguing, especially with its exploration of time travel and the impact of changing past events. What I appreciate most is that whenever the characters attempt to alter the past or the future, the outcomes aren't always perfect. There remain significant consequences and unfairness. For every change made in the past, a complicated consequence ensues. Sometimes characters face tragic losses, situations worsen, or even attempts to change the past lead to a repetition of the same events, albeit with different outcomes. For instance, while trying to save someone from suffering, they might find that the same pain resurfaces in the future regardless. This really put into prospect the idea that you cannot escape your destiny, no matter how hard you try to change the past.
Overall, I found the drama to be interesting, and the cases captivating. However, I did feel that midway through the story, the interaction between the detective in the past and the profiler in the future became less balanced. At certain points, the focus seemed to shift more towards the future, treating the past almost as an afterthought. I would have loved to see more of what was happening in the past.
Another point of interest is that this drama was produced in 2016, and it's fascinating to see Lee Je Hoon, the same actor from 'Taxi Driver,' at the beginning of his career. It's clear how much he has improved since 'Signal.' He wasn't always as polished then as he is now in 'Taxi Driver,' which makes it interesting to observe his growth as an actor. I’m really excited that after 10 years, they decided to create a season 2, especially since the first season ended at such a gripping cliffhanger.
The plotline is incredibly intriguing, especially with its exploration of time travel and the impact of changing past events. What I appreciate most is that whenever the characters attempt to alter the past or the future, the outcomes aren't always perfect. There remain significant consequences and unfairness. For every change made in the past, a complicated consequence ensues. Sometimes characters face tragic losses, situations worsen, or even attempts to change the past lead to a repetition of the same events, albeit with different outcomes. For instance, while trying to save someone from suffering, they might find that the same pain resurfaces in the future regardless. This really put into prospect the idea that you cannot escape your destiny, no matter how hard you try to change the past.
Overall, I found the drama to be interesting, and the cases captivating. However, I did feel that midway through the story, the interaction between the detective in the past and the profiler in the future became less balanced. At certain points, the focus seemed to shift more towards the future, treating the past almost as an afterthought. I would have loved to see more of what was happening in the past.
Another point of interest is that this drama was produced in 2016, and it's fascinating to see Lee Je Hoon, the same actor from 'Taxi Driver,' at the beginning of his career. It's clear how much he has improved since 'Signal.' He wasn't always as polished then as he is now in 'Taxi Driver,' which makes it interesting to observe his growth as an actor. I’m really excited that after 10 years, they decided to create a season 2, especially since the first season ended at such a gripping cliffhanger.
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