Bad and Crazy

could've been better

the show started pretty good, but then it kinda faded? i don't know, it seems like the plot had a better potential but somehow got repetitive and boring at some level... it was not bad, but didn't really impact me... i really love both dongwook and hajun's acting and thir chemistry was great, but the story was all over the place.

i feel like they could've explore andrei's and ms. yong's story a little more, also huigyeom was kinda left out so idrk... i also would've liked it better if they explained yunho's story a little more, his trauma and everything was kinda faded as well. they had so many stories to develop and still didn't developed none of them correctly

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the later episodes rages you from the insides

At first, I taught the story was about the leads who were exes, catching drug sellers, and eveb=ntually falling in love again.
it was really good until ep 8 or 9, the story was at a great pace and I especially like emotional dramas, which gets me involved in the drama like a character itself.
In the first episode, we can see a glimpse of lee dong wook having insane dreams, but that was just a great start it didn't have any special meaning I taught. but in the later episodes they introduce a new charactor and suddenly the story becomes this personal life mission and the drug buyers and sellers, whom in taught were the main villains ware just sidelined.
The story is still great but it becomes a physic murder drama.
And in the 12 episode, I just cried by looking at lee dong wook's state in which he is like a psychologically disabled person.
Overall I think it's a great drama but still, need to see how it unfolds in the future episodes

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Bad and Crazy

I loved the first episode, it felt very bad and crazy indeed. Not just Ryu Soo Yeol, but also the bad guys. This drama was not afraid to show grit, blood and lots of violence. The entrance of K as the mysterious figure was very interesting and makes you want to know more about him.

I'd say this drama felt like 2 different dramas merged into 1, and it's mainly because there were 2 main cases -- the first one, was about Do Yu Gon (episodes 1 to 4) and the related drug case / corruption, (episodes 5-8). The second one felt totally different vibe from the first case, and focused on the psycho therapist who has a deep and painful past with Ryu Soo Yeol. I honestly liked the second half more than the first half. Mainly because I didn't care about the drug case, and the main guy. The captain was too menacing and invincible. He looked like a old short detective, but he was faster, stronger than the younger guys, which i thought was unbelievable.

I also though the case dragged for too long and the plot kept repeating where Ryu Soo Yeol will almost catch the bad guy, but something happens, he loses his chance, he has to kneel down and swallow his pride, then finds something new and starts again.

And that makes me go back to Ryu Su Yeol as the main character. I liked how flawed he was, like an anti-hero but you can help but cheer for him (or maybe because Lee Dong Wook looked impeccably appealing in his suits and sexy tousled hair despite the blood and dirt LOL). Soo Yeol was corrupt, doesn't have the heart to continue fighting, gets beaten down every time. And it's all because of his tragic past that he had to conjure K to protect him.

K is the opposite. Wi Ha Jun's eyes and smile always looked like he was a wild man /superhero when he fights for justice, but also had this childlike wonder when he meets his crush, Hee Gyeom. I loved the bromance between K and Su Yeol and was also crying when they had to finally part. That scene where they said goodbye and when Su Yeol opened the door, he saw W crying inside was heart warming.

I also liked Hee Gyeom and Su Yeol's team, Gyeong Tae and Jae Sun. Sometimes I wanted to scold Su Yeol for teaming up with K (which is basically himself) rather than go to this team for help. But he eventually learns to work with his team and catch the bad guys.

The psycho therapist was unbelievably great at everything, and was always one step ahead of Soo Yeol. I still didn't quite get his motive for having a grudge against Soo Yeol so I can't really sympathize with him. Or maybe I'm not supposed to, but he is so handsome (haha).

Overall, I still felt the 12 episodes were too long, this should have been 10 episodes, but still a fun watch despite getting frustrated sometimes with the plot.

Rating: 8/10

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Ryu Soo Yeol!♥️♥️

This drama was wild! So funny and well done. The relationship between Soo Yeol and K, his alter ego, is hilarious. And the kiss scene with Hui Gyeom in episode 7 was 🥵❤️‍🔥🥵❤️‍🔥. I loved how Soo Yeol started as a corrupt cop and turned into the hero K wanted to be. His back story is really sad and deep. I could not have imagined that Ju Hyeok was the bad guy! And the other therapist was just so funny. Soo Yeol never listened to him and showed up all the time to talk to him. He really helped him in the end. The ending was satisfying and hopeful. I was really happy with it.

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A NO from me

What happened to this show? It had a lot of promise when it started out. The characters were fun. The story was fun, too.

And then the second half was shit. Especially, the last few episodes were terrible. And because the case/story was so bad, I had more time to notice the acting minutely lol and most of the actors were not doing their best here.

I liked the idea of the 'bad and crazy'. I wish they had done more work on the second story/case. The first story/case was quite forgettable but at least it wasn't as objectively bad as the other one. I can't be bothered pointing out every bit of what went wrong for me but suffice to say much of it was wrong.

I actually have a high tolerance for bad kdramas because, for me, they are a comfort watch more than anything else and I am a sucker for them, but seriously what was this!

Please skip. Unless you have plenty of time to kill. But even then, I'd tell you to please skip.

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This drama is what the title says Bad and Crazy. I loved the detective storyline and it brings awareness to those who have dual personalities or alter egos. Everyone has a good and bad side of themselves and some have bad and crazy in themselves. Lee Dong Wook (Ryu Soo Yeol) I love this actor and he is good at playing the character in this drama. Wi Ha Joon ("K"), I have to applaud this actor for his acting in the character he played. These two main leads, what a great collaboration. Actress Han Ji Eun (Lee Hee Kyum) played a strong lead and she was awesome. Cha Hak Yeon (Oh Kyung Tae) poor CHY he had was injured so many times I felt sorry for him but he became strong in the end. Amazing visuals, and a great storyline, I wish this was a recurring series. Thanks to all the Bad and Crazy team and the other supporting actors and actresses.

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Garbage last half

I read a few reviews and what I came away with is that people that have the same issues that I had with the show are WAY nicer than I am giving it a 7. This is a solid 4 out of 10. The first 7 episodes are great fun. It's an interesting plot, great characters, oozing with charisma. It reminds me of the best parts of Lethal Weapon in terms of characters and plot... and then the last 5 episodes happen.

They ditch the entire premise of an anticorruption unit and suddenly they are homicide detectives? What? Why was the main character even on this case? The main bad guy has mesmerizing eyes that somehow controls people into doing his bidding? What the hell is going on? The last half of this show makes zero sense. They had a great setup, amazing first two arcs and then the 3rd arc just shits the bed. It's seriously horrible. It's like there were two different production teams in charge of the show which is weird because somehow it's the same writer and director throughout but you wouldn't be able to guess that with how sloppy the plot and character coherency is in the 2nd half. The characters whiplash back and forth with motivations, they drop a drug plot that was setup for the first half by having the 1st big bad just kind of... give up (Boss Yong), it's no longer about anti-corruption... I mean it's so weird.

I get that people like the main actors - and they DID do great here with what they were given, but the last half of this show is some of the worst writing that I've seen on screen. Weirdly it reminded me of Season 2 of The Uncanny Counter where season 1 was super tight and all of the themes and plots were wrapped up compared to the silly nonsense of season 2... welp, it turns out IT'S THE SAME WRITER!

Lesson learned. This person cannot write a satisfying conclusion apparently. I guess they are the JJ Abrams of the K-Drama world. I would HIGHLY recommend watching the first 7 episodes and just turning if off forever. You will love it. Don't go past that point though because you are in store for a tedious mess of incoherency. Garbage writing.

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It's not as bad as some people say

I can't lie I really enjoyed this one! 1st episode was kind of boring and confusing but 2nd episode till the end is really enjoyable. Even though I personally hate violence thus I hated some of the scenes because it just broke my heart but I sat through it hahah
also This one is not the kind of drama you can binge-watch it in a day. It's complicated and there's a lot of plot twists!
Personally I always look for the romcom kind of kdrama because i enjoy it and it makes my heart flutter hahaha but it's good to watch something different from time to time!
Yes, there was some scenes that made me cry but maybe I'm just sensitive lol
last episode was really intense!
there wasn't any cringe scenes but there was times i felt angry
I don't think its the kind of drama u could rewatch and rewatch but yea ITS AMAZING
also while i was watching it i was busy crocheting maybe that's why i didn't understand some of the scenes so i advice u to focus on it bcs if u turn ur head for 3 sec you'll probably miss something
all in all, I really enjoyed it because the acting was very amazing thanks to the actors and also bcs all of them r pretty ahhahaha also! while i was searching for the handsome Oh Gyeong Tae I didn't know he was in a group called VIXX! I listen to them but I don't know the members that well i was shocked and happy ANOTHER IDOL TO STAN
this review is kinda useless but yeah thank u to whoever read it! Goodbye and have an amazing time watching this!

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I do not usually enjoy action-packed dramas, so I was surprised by how much I ended up loving this one. Having Lee Dong Wook and Wi Ha Joon as the leads certainly helped, but what really kept me invested was how well the drama balanced action with comedy.

I loved the dynamic between Ryu Su Yeol and K. The contrast between Su Yeol's morally questionable personality and K's chaotic, justice-driven nature created some of the funniest and most entertaining moments in the drama. Their constant banter made even the action scenes enjoyable.

I also liked that the drama explored dissociative identity disorder in a way that felt fresh for a K-drama. While the premise itself was interesting, it was the chemistry between the two leads and the humor that truly carried the story for me.

Overall, this drama exceeded my expectations. It never felt stale, and despite being action-heavy, it remained consistently entertaining from beginning to end.

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You have greatness within you.

"Bad and Crazy" is one of those police detective shows that combines elements of crime, comedy, and policework, making it a captivating watch. Being a former detective myself I enjoy these detective/police type thrillers. Especially when they involve an entertaining story and comedy.

Ryu Soo Yeol is a character played by Lee Dong-Wook who is part of an anticorruption investigation unit. For me, it resembles the Internal Affairs Division. Often, Soo Yeol takes the law into his own hands to seek justice for innocent victims of corruption and violent crimes. He is joined by a cool partner named Jae Seon who offers a bit of comic relief. Despite being a good partner, Jae Seon isn't always around.

While investigating a "Pupil" drug ring and internal police corruption, Soo Yeol finds himself in over his head. His past fears and childhood memories are evoked. Apparently, he goes into self-defense mode, imagining an alter ego named "K" to cope with the stress and fear. That's how I saw it, at least.

I thought "K" was real at first, but then I realized he might only be real in his head if he was stressed enough. Whatever the case, "K" was a funny, witty, tough character. There was no doubt he was the type of person you would imagine yourself being in a time of need. Each time "k" appeared, the scene was enhanced, and I thought he added to the story.

"Bad and Crazy" was exactly that, Bad and Crazy. There were good fight sequences, as well as good investigation and execution. However, as a former law enforcement officer myself, I had to overlook some things and realize it was television. It's like Soo Yeol turned his back on the bad guy (and paid for it) after knocking him down on more than 2 separate occasions. The prison bus was hijacked by one inmate. Yes, it is possible, but let me tell you something. The odds of pulling that off are extremely low when the officers are on their game.

In "Bad and Crazy," both the cinematography and visual effects are pretty good. I liked the camera angles and shots when "K" appeared, the slow-motion tracking shots, and the transitions between "K" and Soo Yeol. In many scenes, the music enhanced the mood.

Ultimately, "Bad and Crazy" offered a unique and entertaining concept. Even Beyonce admitted years ago that she had to tap into her Alter Ego (Sasha Fierce) to cope and push forward when her rise to superstardom became overwhelming. Perhaps having an Alter Ego may be beneficial if you use it for the right reasons, is that right, Jr? LOL Just kidding!

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Bad And Crazy Is a True Thrill!

This may be one of the most unique psychological thrillers I’ve ever seen. I’ll admit that I was a bit confused during the first two episodes as I tried to figure out what the heck was going on with Detective Ryu Soo Yeol who is a part of the Anti-Crime Unit, which basically equivalent to our Internal Affairs. He’s trying to piece together evidence of a missing woman, but a mysterious man in a motorcycle jacket and helmet keeps showing up out of the blue and beating the daylights out of him. While it made for intriguing scenes and shifts within the story, it also left me puzzled.

It wasn’t until the end of the second episode that I realized that “K”—the man in the motorcycle gear—is actually Ryu Soo Yeol’s alter-ego. A part of himself that finds himself using when confronted with dangerous situations. The interactions between K and Ryu Soo Yeol aren’t just interesting but also contain some of the funniest interactions of the series.

Of course, as with so many other Korean dramas, there is always more to things than meets the eye, as Korean stories are often like onions. You have to peel back another layer to find out what else is going on. At first, we start with—what appears to be—a simple missing persons case that turns into a ring of drug dealers, which then turns into the mastermind who is secretly plotting Ryu Soo Yeol’s downfall. A deep, dark secret from his past as he struggles to put the pieces together as well as dealing with the fact that he’s got a split personality. In the hands of a lesser writer and director, this series could have easily become ridiculous and laughable.

As the series begins, it’s obvious that Ryu Soo Yeol is a very self-absorbed guy. He is just as corrupt as the police officers that he investigates. He’s not above taking bribes and even turning his back on justice and doing the right thing for an envelope of money. He also warms himself up to his superiors, and by all intensive purposes, he’s living the good life without much care. In many ways, the transformation of Ryu Soo Yeol from nonchalant playboy to someone who finally begins caring about doing the right thing, coincides with the appearance of “K.”

However, it soon begins to be painfully obvious that Ryu Soo Yeol is a bright but careless detective, often going into dangerous situations alone rather than with a partner. There’s a reason why police officers and detectives have partners. First and foremost is so that the partner can corroborate their story and version of what happens. There are several cases where Ryu Soo Yeol might have avoided a situation if he’d used a partner.

Lee Hee Kyum is his love interest and fellow officer. Their relationship begins tenuously because it’s obvious that Ryu Soo Yeol had a short fling with her. However, it’s quite obvious that she still has feelings for him. She’s a capable officer, although she does fail to follow one of the most basic rules of handling firearms: never draw your weapon unless you’re prepared to use it. Such carelessness puts her in a dangerous situation and could have gotten her killed.

The relationship between Ryu Soo Yeol and “K” as well as with Ryu Soo Yeol’s enemy Jung Hyun Soo is what drives this series. It has quite a thrilling and captivating story when we finally realize who is behind the sinister plot to destroy Ryu Soo Yeol.

I’ve seen Lee Dong Wook already in “Touch My Heart” in which he was fabulous. I was more than a little blown away by his portrayal of a very different kind of character in Ryu Soo Yeol. Performances in general were fantastic in this series.

For a series filled with action, suspense, and humor, this one isn’t one that should be overlooked!

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