Taxi Driver Season 2

The season 2 syndrome

Is it just me or there are many dramas that are exceptional ended up setting the bar a bit too high in season 1 and not really delivering the same effect in season 2? I call it the season 2 syndrome. I love Taxi Driver season 1 and I think they should have stopped there but I'm not really complaining either with the drama continuing.

I was still hooked throughout the drama and really anticipated for new episodes every week, but I wasn't obsessed with it. At least not as much as the season 1.

The stories or cases that are featured throughout the season 2 were actually all quite interesting. I like how they are filled with plot twists and action but the fact that they are tied together under the same organization, seemed a bit forceful for me. I appreciate how they built the entire thing up to be this organization controlling multiple illegal counterparts and eventually breaking apart as the taxi team expose them one by one. Interesting, good plot, but doesn't really quite make sense to me. For one, how is it that every single case that the taxi team had gotten consecutively (as far as I can see) are all connected? Isn't that too much of a coincidence? Plus, apart from a few cases, there weren't a lot of communication between those wrongdoers with the main organization.

However, I did enjoy the whole drama and the cases (individually) are all very interesting. I like the one that actually took a jab at the Burning Sun scandal. When I see the drugged girl case and the celebrity, immediately I sensed a connection. I think that was pretty smart.

Overall, if you like stories with the anti-hero theme, this is quite a good one. Not impressive but pretty good. If you had watch season 1 but don't feel like watching season 2, I actually don't think you're missing out a lot either. I won't say there is a continuation from season 1 strong enough to warrant a "must watch".

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Second better than one.

2 years later, the taxi company Rainbow Taxi is up again since the first season. After their absence, they have started the business. Vehicles and other equipment roll on as usual.

The group dynamic in the taxi company is fantastic. They cover for each other evenly and constantly. New challenges and problems. They sacrifice body, life and limb to achieve their goal and deliver a good result in every case. Kim Do Gi can be perceived as a bit cold and cool, he is not the hero here but the anti-hero. Who wants revenge because of his trauma. Kim Hui Sung deserves praise for the veteran actor he is. Here has a decision-making role even though their organization is flat. The mechanics are even more comical. The pragmatic and incredibly caring programmer also contributes a lot. The entire team at Rainbow taxi has a very good community. This season there has been a newcomer to the group. Whether the new employee fits into the group is up to you to decide, but I have my scepticism. He seems to stand out more from the group. His intentions may not be the same. The prosecutor who was hunting the gang is not in this season.

Cinematically, the series has evolved for the better. Even higher quality of everything like that. Referred to season 1 a lot, so you should watch it first. Really like the music, especially the more symphonic songs that didn't make the official soundtrack list. Even the variations on the soundtracks are as good as the originals.

The cases are crazier and funnier but still just as serious. Other societal hazards and issues to address. For all difficult to expose and where the law is not enough. To compensate or solve the problem. So they have come to their rescue. You can see problems in all walks of life. Would say that the series is more in the drama direction than the typical thriller direction in terms of genre. Plot-wise, I think it has developed for the better.

Also forgot to mention that at the end of each case there are references to voluntary aid organizations. This season is visited by actors that you absolutely do not want to miss. Lots of really familiar faces. I would probably say that season 2 is much better than the first even though I watched the first season right before. Very good action thriller with some comedy involved. Extremely interesting!

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Not Meant to be as Good as Season One, but rather as impactful

This second journey of Taxi Driver and our beloved team of Avengers reprised by the ever so enigmatic Lee Je Hoon, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin, the dynamic duo of Jang Hyuk Jin and Bae Yoo Ram, and the addition of Shin Jae Ha as a villain motivated solely by his distaste for humans, in general, is one that I wanted so badly, as I was a massive fan of the first leg of the journey, which touched me deeply. I knew I would like the second season, and I did, but on a different scale than the first. The second is brilliant, and as I continued to watch it week after week, I realized it was as good as the first, and in some cases even better, even if it was not as awestriking as the first. But as the journey neared its end, I understood it wasn't meant to be as good but rather as impactful, and it is indeed.

Even as I say this, the first season was dynamic. The differences to me were in the punishments. The first journey was meant to serve as a loud message to society and the law enforcement and justice community. And that was evident in how daring, loud, elaborate, and grandiose the punishments were, befitting of the cruel and, in some cases, unfathomable crimes. The team dynamic was terrific in the first journey. In this second one, I felt, for most of the first half, and much into the second, the team lacked the chemistry that made them so great. Their interactions could have been more fluid and less forced. But still, I loved this journey for the message it was trying to share.

Yes, the punishments this season seemed subdued and sometimes felt incomplete or a walk back, not befitting the level of crimes. At first, I thought maybe it was because the first journey was heavily criticized for how cruel the punishments were, which I disagreed with entirely, as all the penalties befitted the horridly overwhelming crimes it brought to light. It was daring and brilliant, not only in how it showcased but also addressed some overwhelmingly mammoth issues. From labor and mental health abuse to significant workplace harassment, pornography, organ trafficking, and thrill killings, the statute of limitations, and the biggest and most challenging to reconcile the abuse of an almost lawless justice system, seemingly instituted to preserve the rights of the powerless, yet somehow ended up shielding the lawless and the criminals.

Still, I think this leg of the journey was clever in how it incorporated real-life crimes and stories straight from the headlines, like the Burning Sun Sex Scandal, which brokered innocent women to wealthy VIPs, politicians, and chaebols, as well as the crimes of child trafficking, modern slavery, elderly scamming, criminal medical malpractice of the poor, and religious cults as recently portrayed by Netflix in the Korean religious leaders' sex cult expose: In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal, which uses religion to justify the application of violence for personal gain, power, and control of those who innocently follow and believe in them. The Crimes were indeed atrociously unacceptable. It highlights how some people have become so devoid of humanity, so emotionally detached, that they are okay with brutally taking advantage of vulnerable children, women, and older people.

The last two episodes of the second journey are the best. What this second season does well, as it came to its end even more than the first season, is how beautifully it brings what we, as viewers, thought were crimes each committed by one villain or groups of villains was admirably directed by one masterful villain, Bishop (Park Ho San), disguised as a holy man of the cloth, easily and craftily manipulating the many villains we so vehemently disliked along the way. Even more brilliant was that as much as this master villain and his followers believed himself/themselves to be smarter than our Taxi Avengers, they didn't even come close. As they did the first time, our Avengers proved always to be not one or ten steps but a million steps ahead. I loved that about this team.

Again, Taxi Driver succeeds in its second leg to make us question our humanity. Well, at least it did to me. It made me question: where do we as individuals find meaning in life; is it in communing with nature, or could it be engaging in philosophical or religious contemplation, or is it in attaining societal acceptance, or the pursuit of riches and power, or is it something entirely different; ultimately, what it comes down to for me is we as humans gain much of what shapes us from our social environments. Daily we are impacted by experiences and lessons we learn from our family life or lack thereof, our peers in school or as adults in other group settings, our community leaders, and so forth. These influences drive who and what we become.

I think Taxi Driver's message this time is similar to last time. This leg of the journey emphasized imparting solutions to achieve wide-ranging reforms across the board, not just judicial reforms but, more importantly, human forgiveness. Revenge may be sweet, but it is not an answer, nor is locking up criminals and throwing away the key. Human beings must work on becoming socially inclusive rather than practicing social exclusion based on societal status or class. Because ultimately, we as human beings are meant to find the purpose of life in each other. All the actors were great in their respective roles, and the dynamic between Lee Je Hoon and Shin Jae Ha, the righteous vs. wicked, is well done. Shin Jae Sha deserves praise for how well he has evolved as an actor, especially as a villain, from his role as the creepy CEO of Babel Research Center in Welcome 2 Life, followed by Crash Course in Romance, and now this. Kudos to him and the whole production team.

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You Shouldn't Be Alone When You Are Hurting

"As long as the phone never stops ringing, the taxi will be in service"
And as long as this drama will continue on Season 3, I will not stop watching.

Just the right amount of action, witty planning, a hint of comedy, and a side romance...I like this type of drama. Plus, I like how they seamlessly end Season 2. Some of the downsides of Korean dramas are their endings. Sometimes, endings hurt the overall ratings of Korean dramas but I'm happy to say, this drama is an exception to the rule.

I keep on laughing at the many faces of Kim Do Gi, it's one of the highlights of this drama. Awesome cast, and a great storyline for me ( all cases and situations) and the rapport of the cast. And I must mention all the great actors and actresses who made a guest appearance on the show...love it!

I will be looking forward to Season 3. Please come early!

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Deux ex Machina: The Remake

I actually enjoyed myself most of the show, and thought about rating it at least a 6 or 7. If you watch without context, and take it as a fun heist-like show, then the first arcs can be enjoyed a lot. Actually, watching it as a standalone is the fairest chance you can give this show, since, besides 2 offhand mentions of a character from s1, everything else about this season feels like a remake of the og story rather than a continuation of where we left off in s1, and that is where this whole show starts to fall apart. The shameless abuse of deux ex machina in the last few episodes are what truly drove the nail in the coffin of this season, and at least to me, made me even dislike our beloved leads a lot by the end, quite a feat considering how the characters are what elevated season 1. Either way, don't recommend if you liked season one, watchable if you come for the heist-like structure of the arcs, but the ending will still suck quite a bit.

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let's go s4

Taxi Driver Season 3 proves once again why this series remains one of the strongest and most impactful Korean dramas today. The storytelling is intense, well-paced, and emotionally engaging, tackling real social issues that many dramas are afraid to address. Each case feels meaningful and grounded, making viewers reflect on justice, morality, and the reality faced by victims. The acting is outstanding, especially the main cast, who continue to show strong chemistry and depth in their characters. Action scenes are well-executed, the music perfectly matches the tone, and the overall production quality is consistently high. What makes Season 3 special is how it balances action, emotion, and message without feeling repetitive. The story clearly has more to tell, and the team’s journey is far from over. This season strongly deserves continuation, and fans are more than ready to support it. Season 4 is highly anticipated and absolutely necessary.

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let's go s4

Taxi Driver Season 3 proves once again why this series remains one of the strongest and most impactful Korean dramas today. The storytelling is intense, well-paced, and emotionally engaging, tackling real social issues that many dramas are afraid to address. Each case feels meaningful and grounded, making viewers reflect on justice, morality, and the reality faced by victims. The acting is outstanding, especially the main cast, who continue to show strong chemistry and depth in their characters. Action scenes are well-executed, the music perfectly matches the tone, and the overall production quality is consistently high. What makes Season 3 special is how it balances action, emotion, and message without feeling repetitive. The story clearly has more to tell, and the team’s journey is far from over. This season strongly deserves continuation, and fans are more than ready to support it. Season 4 is highly anticipated and absolutely necessary.

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something i noticed

yk the ICT girl yeah, she genuniely smashes the keyboard and presses enter in every single episode that it gets annoying because of how unrealistic it is, esp in episode 10 aorund 12:08 like you cant tell me that was typing LMFAOO. from episode one to episode 10 its honestly quite boring, to the point i dropped it for like a year until getting back on it. after episode 11 it starts to be extremely interesting idk if the cast just locked in cuz the plot is amazing, had me up until late at night to watch it. if ur someone who notices little things like these and gets annoyed i recommend to skip half of it or just binge watch while doing something else so you too wont get frustrated, overall solid drama.

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It is a must watch!!!!

I loved this K-drama, and I learned a lot from it. I don't know why most people are not enjoying season 2 like they enjoyed season 1. Maybe it is because it focused less on the main characters (the revenge team's) backstories and more on the revenge. The series already covered their story in season 1, so they will not have a reason to show it again. Nonetheless, it was still very enjoyable, and the plot twist of a character not being who he truly is made me love it. Although Shin Jae Ha physically did not seem very much like a formidable villain, irrespective of that, he did play his role very well.
Also, I want to say that Mr. Kim Do Gi still needs to go to therapy; he might not be able to fully overcome his trauma, but he will be able to manage it. And I think we can all agree that Mr. Kim is superhuman because he is really doing some sh*t that normal humans can't do.
Anyway, kudos to the crew, cast, and everyone who contributed to the success of the series. I am happy I went against everyone's opinion and still went ahead and watched the series.

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A perfect mix of action and emotion

Taxi Driver 2 picks up right where S1 left off, but this time it amps up the humor without losing the signature thrill and emotion that made the first season so addictive. What I love most is how much more connected I felt to the team this time... their chemistry, banter, and shared sense of justice really stood out.

While S1 had me on edge wondering if Do-gi would make it out alive, S2 gave off a different kind of confidence. I found myself relaxed, knowing he’d outsmart everyone and still look effortlessly cool doing it. Even the emotional scenes, like his “death,” had me thinking, nah, that’s fake... he’s got this. The mix of thrill and humor worked perfectly; the scene where the elderly people walk into the club was hilarious.

Ha-joon’s arc, though frustrating, added intensity. I genuinely hated him... especially when he when he paid prisoners to attacke do gi... but his final moment jumping with the Bishop was one good. tho I wanted bishop to be tortured first.. The final few episodes had me cheering, especially during the big reveal twist. And when I thought Ha-na was making a comeback, it turned out to be Taxi Driver No.1... still, what an epic scene!

Overall, Season 2 felt more stylish, confident, and cohesive. It balanced dark themes with humor and emotion in a way that few thrillers manage to do. The ending left me emotional yet satisfied...and..

I’m totally rooting for Do-gi and Go-eun in Season 3.🤭

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Great Comeback with Less Violence

This show is good! Compared to the prequel, I find this show storywise is better. The intensity is more consistent, and I think the "personal" case in this season is written better than its predecessor. While the previous one has a sudden change of intensity and unreasonable events during the personal case, this time they're able to maintain more the intensity and keep the reason a bit more natural. They were more dark and rogue in the previous season. Now they're less violent and seem a bit more reasonable in both the good and evil sides.

The bond between each team members is way better in this show. The "individual" cases are more interesting, and they look more prepared for every step they take on each case. And not to mention, they've got an OST for this season!

Though improving and presenting great action scenes, it's again still far from flawless, especially the storyline. First, I don't like that almost every"individual" cases they take relate to Black Sun consecutively (only Sunbaek Church does not relate), like other victims outside this network doesn't want to seek revenge. They have made the character Kim Do Gi as a "superhero" who is able to wipe everyone in a brawl since previous season, but this season they make An Go Eun becomes a "supercomputer" which I think is unecessary. Moreover the fact that Gyeong Gu and Jin Eon work somewhere and Go Eun becomes a police have zero impact to the revenge service. Also I can't see the reason why the Bishop abducts children, and why only Ha Jun survives and serves him. The appearance of "Taxi Driver No. 1" to save the group is a peak ridiculousness.

On top of that, this show is packed of actions but has less draggy plot so it's easier to enjoy.

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Waiting for season 3

Season two was amazing as well, personally the first and second episode were my favorite of this kdrama as it was so intensive and just wow. Lee jeehon definitely became my favorite actor, he can potray so many different characters and emotions so well but the cast in itself was amazing. I didnt like it too much that they added a villain into this as it wasnt that interesting as the episodes where they have to punish other people, but it didnt ruin the season either and I'm sure some people liked this addition so I wont give it less stars because in the end it was still an amazing season and definitely worth watching. Looking forward to season 3!

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