I haven't watched the British original (of the same name) so I went in expecting nothing other than what I had read of the summary. Delighted to have found another masterpiece hidden here.
Cannot rave about it enough. Jung Kyung-Ho has once again proved his worth with this drama, this man has shown such versatility like no other. His chemistry with Park Sung-Woong and also Go Ah-Sung is so effortless. Oh, the bromance is so real and the romance between the characters stays grounded till the end, never going into a dramatic frenzy. The whole team has an amazing comfortable atmosphere. Though the ending might be confusing for some and can be interpreted in different ways, one is for sure that it was the perfect ending (though it may feel incomplete) suitable for the drama as a whole. The entertainment value only goes up when there are instances to comedic relief in the episodes.
Perfect for binge-watching because I prefer it that way.
Do do watch it for its brilliant spin on the original story as I have read that even the Producer of the British version has praised it.

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If you are even remotely interested in dramas that deal with 'office' politics, more like power-struggle between business-mentality and morality, you will find this drama up to your liking. There is an inclination of romance though few instances which can be necessary or unnecessary to the plot but it all rounds up by the end. Every story, situation and events lead to the culmination which is very vital. The acting is top-notch. Both brothers portray amazing chemistry and honesty, Jo Seung Woo essays his character flawlessly (like always). I was even more excited to see some of the cast of Stranger mingling together again here, it was the icing on the cake.

Very much recommended.

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Watch it without giving a second thought

First thing first, OCN is riding on such a high because of such amazing stories and dramas, you have to give the network their due credit for not shying away with experimenting with every kind of genre.
The story is really something to think about because it shows real life problems from a different and twisted perspective, you may or may not agree with but have to admit to the ills of the world. The whole concept is masterfully tackled and there is no empty space between the story, acting and the final product. This one is for everyone to watch. Do not miss out on a gem of a drama that needs much-deserved appreciation.
As for the cast, what to say. Mind-blowing chemistry between the leads and the supporting cast, especially the ones that had to act out "possessed". From grandpa to a child, everyone was amazing at their work. The way each lead played off, off on each other's energy was commendable. Kim Dong Wook, Kim Jae Wook and Jung Eun Chae were the perfect casting and has become one of my favourite team to root for.
The story is a rollercoaster ride through and through and keeps you on your toes until the very end. Usually, such stories are difficult to express due to fear of making it look draggy, but not here. The writers did such a fantastic job jotting down each character and situation that there would be almost no loop-holes to be found.
Such a perfect drama can only come from such a fine network.

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A pure thrill ride

This one is such an exhilarating drama. Through and through an engaging spectacle. I went in expecting similarity between the 2014 and 2015 Japanese adapted movies, but this is far superior to the movies. Firstly the story has a balanced storyline giving equal importance to all relevant characters and details. I did not find it dwindling or lacking much, though it seems to be more inspired than based on the manga, but no complaints there.
The acting is great and every character is played well. The music sure elevates the scenes further and the action sequences look amazing as well. It is fast-paced, well-written and well-fleshed out. Even the emotional background of the main lead is expanded well and provides the perfect impact needed for character understanding.

Excited for the sequence if there is one (by the looks of the last scene, it sure seems like it), but we all knew there had to be a sequence given all the praises the show is garnering.

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Can't recommend this enough. It truly is one of the most underrated dramas of 2018-19.
That being said, I am so glad Lee Yi-Kyung got to experiment with such a remarkable character exhibiting his versatility, given his flair in comedy has already been established. The story is very engaging and binds everything with so much finesse. Every scene and dialogue is important leading up to the conclusion. Top-class acting as expected from the ensemble as they have already made their mark in the industry.
Kim Sun-a has such a character arc and portrayed her turmoil and frustration with such ease. Her eyes do speak a lot more than what is hidden. The final episodes showcase her explosive acting skills when everything is exposed in the end.
The drama is so well written, much kudos to the writing team for shedding light on a grim and less-explored reality of children.

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I watched the first 6 episodes and kept debating with myself whether to drop the drama or not. It just didn't appeal to me for some reason. Doubting my feelings I searched for its reviews at so many places and a majority of them were negative, then I read few comments on another site and most of them were about the cast so I made up my mind not to continue it.
I wanted to binge watch it and I think the special episode kind of ruined it for me from the beginning. So if anyone wants to watch it, begin from the first episode. I am not too sure about the acting because I am dropping it before my judgement is established but from what I have seen Kim Kang Woo looked the most convincing and menacing.

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