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Cool_As_Always
1 people found this review helpful
Jan 20, 2022
12 of 20 episodes seen
Dropped 2
Overall 4.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 1.0

Its way too much complicated

I was super excited to watch this series and first few episodes didn't let me down. But as the story progress, I started to hate this series the way it is presented to viewer. Why so much complexity? The story had so much potential and interesting plots that if it was presented very simply, it would have been more than enough to be a masterpiece. But I think the director just messed it up. Making unnecessary confusing plots over and over and over, Mixing purposely all the incidents was really not needed. Each episode makes disappointed with a new question without answer and with more confusion. I am very much fan of thriller plots, unexpected turn, but this is not that. It is purposely made annoying to make me give up this series in the middle. It has little Sherlock Holmes type touch but again the way this series is presented to the viewers, it is just disappointing. Finally I just read the story from some review online because I was tired and at some point started to hate the way this series treats the viewers. We love to find answer of question and wreck our brain if thriller and suspense are alongside together. But this is not such thing. I mean what is the point if you show someone's thinking or imagination as a clue? That's not a proper way to impress viewers on serious plots. Honestly, if you are bored to death without any other options, then only maybe this series can make you wake up and stop procrastinating. Otherwise, come on : do like me and move to other series.

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Ongoing 4/20
Energenni
8 people found this review helpful
Mar 18, 2021
4 of 20 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
The opening starts with an intensity that I’d argue most dramas don’t have. Many dramas lead you in with a slow and sluggish start or start off fast and decline, however this is one of a kind. It had me gripping my seat every week as the story unfolded.

What I love about this is that it keeps you guessing at every turn, analyzing each characters perspectives as well as their actions. So detail oriented that you can’t miss anything otherwise you miss a clue. What makes this show so eerie is the facial expressions, and the impending suspense that you get from them.

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slesle
0 people found this review helpful
Mar 30, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10

This is by far one of my favourites!

This is one of the K-Dramas I wish I could watch for the first time again. It was sooo good and caused so many emotions 😭😭 I felt happy, excited, angry, confused, BROKEN ...
to be honest, I dropped this after the second episode since it was a little slow, but AFTER I decided to watch it again, everything changed.
So dont give up after the first episode please, you will understand everything (slowly)🌸
And if you finished this one, go watch vagabond and beyong evil next 🤩
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Ramnyli
0 people found this review helpful
Feb 25, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
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Amazing…what a roll coasters of emotions!

It is the best thiller I ever watched. I thought 20 episodes will be too many and it get boring but no the show was engaging from beginning till the end.

I could guess who is the killer after few episodes but still the show wasn’t boring and there are so many twists that you would not expect. It is a real shame that Yo Han had to die because I really like the character. The story is great.

After the brain sugery I started to sympathise with Ba Reum and stated to think if they did not trigger him would he became a killer? Lee Seung’s acting was amazing! In the end he got what he deserved but I could not help but felt sorry for him and wished for different ending.

I could not stopped watching the show. I finished it in few day!

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blinera
0 people found this review helpful
Jan 7, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

the plot twists !!

I watched mouse last year and have to say that it is a very interesting kdrama. what I loved the most about this drama is the acting. the acting couldn‘t have been more perfect. I really liked the idea of this drama, which is also why I watched it in the first place since I prefer dark and mysterious dramas. one thing that was kinda sad is that it was kinda obvious what plot twist there would be. I won‘t reveal which one, but it wasn‘t the main part, so I‘m quite happy about that. overall, would recommend this.
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mooniapetus
0 people found this review helpful
Nov 6, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

I've watched countless crime series, but this one is the BEST

There're are reviews calling it a mess or too complicated. No, it is not if you use your brain properly. this series has one of the best planned storyline. it does have plots, but it is worth it. Anyone calling it a mess just cannot keep up with this pace, and i think such people need to avoid such stories that just messes up with their head because they cannot seem to understand the storyline which is literally their problem. (In simple terms, THEY ARE JUST TOO DUMB).
** The main character's acting is top-notch. The science approach was well detailed (i'm a biomed student, so yeah i found it intriguing). The suspense, thriller, all of it keeps you on the edge of the seat. As for me, i was able to figure out who the psychopath was because i was into it, and it was not a mess at all. There's sad scenes that can tear you up if you're emotional, and really unexpected turns, but foof, this is the *the* best. After watching this, i haven't been able to find another series that matches the thriller, details, suspense, and overall storyline. I promise you that you will not regret it if you watch it, (also do not forget to get into it- the best part!)

***the only TV drama from South Korea to be nominated for the international Panorama Category at the 11th Annual Series Mania 2021.
Lee-seungi earned the Grand Award (Daesang) for best actor in TV category at the 6th Asia Artist Awards.
best supporting actor award as well.

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key
0 people found this review helpful
Feb 1, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10

spectacular !! mind blowing !!

It’s been a while since a show has left me speechless.
If you like puzzles, thriller and mistery this is for you.
It keeps you hooked from the very first moment to the last, the amount of plot twist and the acting is out of this world.
Some may say it’s too messy but imo that’s the charm, you’ll keep wondering what will happen next and it leaves you with endless questions throughout every chapter.
It’s the type of show you will need to watch with an open mind and pay attention to the course of events or you will end up getting lost.
Nothing will ever come close to the way i felt when i was watching this series. It’s a masterpiece and 100% recomended.

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Reneestytrack
0 people found this review helpful
Oct 6, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10

I randomly decided watching not knowing it will become my favorite kdrama of all time

It's so good i wanted to give it an 11 rating but that's not possible so i give it a 10....
i rarely write reviews so i don't know how to meet that 300 character criteria, but i just want to say that i watched mouse last year and i haven't been that hooked to a plot in a long time every episode was filled with anticipation i finished it in 5 days, and i couldn't watch anything afterwards for weeks cause it felt bland. I love the plot, the plottwist, the acting and and the event pacing. I nearly missed out on the extra two "the predator's pov" episodes, but i'm so glad i did more digging into the drama and found them, they're as good and worth watching too.

.. this wasn't intended to be a professional review i just wanted to express this one bit of feeling.

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MissMimi06
0 people found this review helpful
Oct 22, 2024
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
Mouse was... a journey. A psychological/crime drama full of details and plot twist, where literally everything is interconnected. Great watch, great story, great cast. On top of my favorites list :)

The only thing that felt slightly frustrating, was how the show was made not just to lead you on the wrong track, but make it virtually impossible to put the pieces together at times. You're meant to be confused. This is not a drama to skip through or watch with half your attention, unless you want to end up quite lost. I personally really enjoy trying to figure things out, and you could most probably have watched this one with a notepad if you wanted to. I could see how the things to keep track of could have been a little overwhelming at times. I honestly expected to be let down by plot holes since the story was so intricate, but everything was neatly tied up and the ending did not disappoint.

*Note : Because of some aspects like the psychopath predator genes, and some medical content, it should be seen as something of a Sci-Fi

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lulunyan
0 people found this review helpful
Jun 5, 2021
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0

Overall Satisying-Just don't go for a season 2

My friends recommended this drama, and I jumped to it right after Beyond Evil, which might have affected my judgment. I would say it started off strongly then it dropped when we had so many unexplored plot lines and the OZ organization was like a balloon that promised to pop only to wither away quietly.
I want more crime/thriller Korean dramas Mouse was good but they had many weaknesses that would be better fixed for the next drama.
So, what I liked were the acting Lee Seung Gi and the supporting cast all did a great job, Ko Mo Chi would do nicely in comedy and I love his short-fused reactions. The child actor would be a great actor in the future, overall it was a good watch, I recommend it.

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zeinab
0 people found this review helpful
Sep 17, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The best.

God, when i finished watching this drama i was like "the best drama i've ever watched".
And i think everybody has to watch it, and if you haven't watch it you're a LOSER. The story, the actors, music and every thing is just perfect in this drama and it's been a week and i can not stop thinking about it, cause it was awesome. Lee seung-gi's acting>>>>>>
And you can't guess what would happen even in 1 min later.
And no More words to say, just watch it and you would realize that how amazing it is.
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kdramadreaming
0 people found this review helpful
Jun 17, 2021
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

Catching the Mouse

Likes
1. One hell of a ride! It took the basic question of 'nature vs nurture' and put a lot of interesting things along the way. Just when you think you know who the killer is and why, the writer comes up with a sudden twist that makes you rethink what you know. I appreciated that the writer was able to explain a lot of the small clues and questions we have (although most of the ideas were unbelievable).
2. Loved Bareum and Moochi. I wish they were more scenes of them working together. I really like Moochi but sometimes it feels like he is always too late. He is always drunk or away whenever something major happens or cant be reached.
3. I liked Bongyi at the start even though she was a brat. But in the latter episodes her character was just there when convenient. And the romance between her and Bareum was weird.
4. Never liked Hongju. She was a mystery. How can she not call her parents after all this time? Because of guilt? And i find it hard to believe that the father never recognized who she was when she is a famous tv personality.
5. The whole govt conspiracy was interesting but the big reveal wasnt too impactful.
6. I feel bad for Sung Yohan. And Shin Sang. And Bareum. The ending was sad but it was the most appropriate ending.

Dislikes
1. Too long, the middle where Bareum became a vigilante was boring.
2. The final twist in the last 2 episodes was overkill but it answered a lot of my questions.

Rating: 8.5/10

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