Storytime. I have high psychopathic traits and have been consulting with a professional, though not diagnosed (yet). Learning about myself is a struggle because of the stigma, and I find series like Mouse is very damaging at least for myself.
But TTD really brings the awareness of the complexity of labeling a criminal as a psychopath while also discussing the constant battle between nature vs nurture. The profilers TRY to understand them while acknowledging that having psychopathic traits (or ASPD) doesn't automatically turn them into criminals as well as having a rough childhood doesn't excuse everything. Nothing about the human psyche is black and white. I believe most of them don't end up in jail but suffer quietly, in their own way that might be different or subtler, but still something. For this respectful portrayal, I'm thankful.
It's so rare that I was invested in a drama but I love this so much. Whodunnit is kind of boring for me, especially when the writer is too focused on red herrings and plot twists that the story as a whole begins to make no sense. Give me more about the motives, methods, and in-depth studies of the killer's psyche! It's everything that I want in a thriller.
I really like this show but I can't help but feel guilty because it portrays mental illnesses (DID) in a funny way. The psychiatrist is also a joke. The first rule of a psychiatrist is everything that the client says is assumed to be true. You have to believe them first in order for them to talk.
I wonder if those who are affected would find this offensive. We treat the portrayal of depression in movies attentively today but not the other personality disorders. As I said, I still enjoy the show, but there's this crippling uneasiness. I hope there will be a more empathetic take in the future, probably near the ending to wrap up everything on a wiser note.
I know people love bromance, but do people think it'd be inconvenient if there's an actual romance between the main characters? I hate it when it's "forced" but the chemistry seems so natural and the circumstances make sense in this drama. Wishing for more positive representation for my fellow queers, where the story doesn't revolve around the "gayness" (like the justice system in this case) but the characters just happen to be gay with numerous other interesting traits.
What makes it heartbreaking is that in real life the real murderer won't ever admit to his crime, and people like…
How to improve the ending: Make a one paragraph exposition when Joonghan visits Hyunsoo, then cut to what happened that night as he tells the story on voiceover. This small bit will improve a lot.
What makes it heartbreaking is that in real life the real murderer won't ever admit to his crime, and people like Hyunsoo will take the blame, probably have a meaningless death as well like Jitae. It makes me feel bitter the moment I reflect on it.
At this point maybe the killer is possessed. No real motive just possessed by an evil spirit or something. I'm always more interested in the why than the who and how. I hope it won't be a weak reason.
At this point, I'm grateful this isn't on Netflix because I can see the quarantine being prolonged (D day to D-30 again) then the credit will roll, then there will be no announcement of season 2 for years... although it could be resolved by a few more episodes.
What's with the logic that "This drama is not for everyone so they have rated it low" …?😭😭😭 Everything…
True! I disagree rating a drama low because of someone's scandal that's not related to the drama. But rating it low because you don't like the story, direction, or acting? Please do! You have all the rights.
But TTD really brings the awareness of the complexity of labeling a criminal as a psychopath while also discussing the constant battle between nature vs nurture. The profilers TRY to understand them while acknowledging that having psychopathic traits (or ASPD) doesn't automatically turn them into criminals as well as having a rough childhood doesn't excuse everything. Nothing about the human psyche is black and white. I believe most of them don't end up in jail but suffer quietly, in their own way that might be different or subtler, but still something. For this respectful portrayal, I'm thankful.
Anyway, you can try a simple screening test at https://psychopathyis.org/screening/
I wonder if those who are affected would find this offensive. We treat the portrayal of depression in movies attentively today but not the other personality disorders. As I said, I still enjoy the show, but there's this crippling uneasiness. I hope there will be a more empathetic take in the future, probably near the ending to wrap up everything on a wiser note.