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Even more intense than before, but kinda doesn't make sense in the end
The first 2 episodes are dark and started really strong. The gradually they proceed to unravel and show how our protagonists trying to stop or break the systems that have been going for a very long time, like doing everything against all odds. But weirdly, after deserting and ignoring every orders and rules, Junho managed to escale unscathed and the blame all fell on Beomgu. It kinda doesn't make sense to be honest, because Junho and of course Hoyeol also Jiseop and not to mention, Giyeong, took part in the process of helping Junho and finally trying to whistle blow. In the real world, they will also be punished.That's the only problem I had with the show. In terms of the overall watching experience, it was one hell of a ride. The actings were superb, even for Choi Hyunwook who potrayed Shin Ah Wi, his expression went to cocky to traumatised real quick. It was an excellent performance by him.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama " D.P. Season Two " is the sequel to the high praised D.P. and it does live up to its first season.The drama has a thrilling story, full of suspense, and offers a lot of interesting subplots to follow, which combines them well with the main story as well as gives them all an ending.
This time around, the drama also takes a deeper dive into the main character, giving more information about him, as well as bringing him forward and letting him make his own decisions.
The performances were also pretty enjoyable and everyone handled their character masterfully.
Finally, the cinematography of the drama was just right for the story.
So, overall, eight and a half out of ten.
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I CRIED .....
This was for me...I think it was better than S1 in some sense and aspect? I guess I'll be doing a mini comparison.Personally, I preferred the storyline of This from EP 1...to 3... Better than S1. and for S1...The storyline was Overall good and passable. But from EP 4 to the last of This season...I somehow got...Lost?
not confused but basically...Yawn.
Overall z It's type of storyline Overall where people interested in such Genre would really enjoy. But for me felt flat in some sense. Especially the ending side? could be better.
But I appreciate this Season for staying true to it's Original season and picking up accuracy where it was. one could literally put the two together.
The acting here...was Overall nice. I have no complaints. Ost? beautiful and suiting.
now let me take a minute to thank them for that beautiful storyline of ep 3. It literally was the best thing that has ever happened to me in s2.
as someone who has slightly similar storyline with that ep..I could feel a heavy connection to it and basically thanked them for the tearjerking depiction of that. It was beautiful done..But...sigh...No spoilers lol.
Overall it's an amazing drama I'd recommend to anyone who likes such genre. I think you won't be disappointed. that's based on taste
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A little underwhelming
Honestly I was expecting a lot for s2, i’m not saying i’m disappointed but i’m just a bit let down. I thought they would go a bit deeper into everything but it seemed like they crammed up a huge situation into 6eps just to get it over with :/I was really surprised when I realised it was already over, and i can’t help but ask if D.P will have s3? The ending seemed pretty open and a little unfinished in my opinion.
I mean really I just can’t believe they made it so dramatic but ended it so quickly. I was hoping for more…but I hope that maybe they do better in another season if they’ll be making one!
On a side note, AMAZING performance by the actors. This is one thing I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed by. The actors are so well casted and protrayed their characters well.
Even if I am a bit unsatisfied with s2, it’s still a solid tv show and it’s worth the watch.
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Once again we have another drama of how the military and the government responds to bullying in the military.Of course I watched the first season but I didn't rewatch that one. I should have because there were scenarios in the second season that recapped some incidences from the first season that I forgot about.
I will say it again because I believe I commented about this on the first season on how Koo Kyo Hwan who plays as the second D.P. Han Ho Yul saved this drama. If it weren't for him I don't know if this drama would've made it. But that's just my opinion.
I had no idea Jung Suk Yong who plays Oh Min Woo had some serious martial art moves!!! Seeing him kick several people left me with my mouth gaped open for a few seconds.
Again, this drama isn't for the faint of heart. Those who have survived being in the military get it. The sad reality is that this type of thing is still going on nation wide. You'd be surprised as to how much the military government covers up stuff like this that happened in this drama.
Even though I'm not apart of that lifestyle and don't care for it, episode 3 Curtain Call made me mad and almost bawled at the same time. It's sad that no matter what your lifestyle is trying to serve your country shouldn't have to have consequences but it does.
I liked this drama all the way up till the last episode. *******STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE LAST EPISODE*****
There was a character in the last episode of season one who we thought blew his brains out from the bullying he received while in training. In one episode of season 2 they show he's still alive.
The main purpose for this second season was to show how bullying has been covered up. I thought the guy who blew his brains out was going to recover and testify. Nope..they just show him at the end of episode 6 showing that he's fully recovered and goes back to the base where he was bullied to show Jung Hae In-Ahn Joon Ho that he's fully recovered and that's it.
If I had known this drama was going to go in the direction it went I wouldn't have watched it. It was a good watch the first time around but I won't be rewatching this.
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Captivating Story-telling
DP Season 2 has certainly outdone season 1. The way they have shed a light on the horrors within the military service in South Korea, I don't believe any country has even attempted such stories or would ever be inclined to attempt to admonish the evils within their military. For that, I have to applaud South Korea. Without checks and balances, the system perpetuates injustice.This series is a dark one but the directors have managed to bring some humour and light moments in between into the story-telling. These are stories of different individuals in difficult circumstances. They didn't choose to serve. They were forced to and what's worse is having to deal with humiliation and abuse on a regular, if not daily basis. Their only choice is escape. The DP team are not actually heroes. They have just one job. To force the deserters to return without actually rectifying the situation that causes many of the deserters to flee in the first place. However, this season seeks to change that. After seeing the errors in the way the military functions and the worsening situations of the victims and the results of the violence and humiliation they endured, the DP team starts to see a real problem with the way things are run and the corruption within the system that is creating more and more victims by sweeping incidents under the rug. However, in the process of creating a change, there are still many who could not be saved.
Every story is heart-breaking. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Even if it is a flicker.
Hope everyone looks beyond this as a story and considers what stories are not being told in our own countries and how many victims are created because of lack of a voice and change. This series certainly made me think beyond what was depicted.
It is not an easy watch, but DP Season 2 certainly is a must-watch.
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A very tough watch
November 2023The series kicks off with Ahn Joon-ho (Jung Hae-in), back in his unit following the close of S1.
From the start, the scenes of mistreatment, bullying and outright sadism, are anger inducing and often hard to watch.
The deserters being pursued in this, series 2, are not the central theme, which instead eventually fixes on a specific event and the efforts of AJH to expose the truth. He does this partly out of a sense of shame and guilt for things that happened in his past.
I found the injustices harder to stomach this time around and the fact several characters never get punished, left me feeling disgusted.
I really hope men about to embark on their national service don't watch either series... it would frighten them to death and rightly so.
Whilst many might go through their service and not experience or witness any such awful treatment, the fact is some will, and the thought it might be them? Well, I'm amazed more don't attempt to vanish before ever joining up.
The fact the series is based on actual experiences and reports (albeit with some poetic license for a drama), makes it all the more disgraceful.
For a country all about manners, respecting age and tradition etc, etc, it's so hypocritical that in real life stuff like this is covered up; physical and mental bullying is commonplace and ignored; people vehemently prejudge others and are cruel; the privacy and basic human rights of pop artists and actors are totally ignored and violated; mental and physical health issues are ignored and even made fun of. It's just horrible.
There is wrong everywhere, I know that, but rarely does it seem to get as ignored and even enabled by its own government, officials, police, laws and citizens, as here.
This series, more than any other, really exposes a very unsavoury side of life that is a tough watch, especially for not being pure fiction.
Excellent acting, yet again, (I was in bits over Jang Seong-min/Nina, brilliantly played by Bae Na Ra) and a fitting OST. Whilst it might upset many, it really is worth watching and there are some humorous scenes to dilute, a tiny bit, the much harder parts.
There may be imperfections, but it's nevertheless superb and, I feel, quite brave.
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bittersweet .. just how it should be
Immediately after finishing, D.P. became one of my all time favourite dramas. Naturally, I highly anticipated the second season. Not one bit was I disappointed.The second season shifted from the comedic aspect, resulting in a more intense experience. Knowing the true events D.P. is based on, I didn’t mind much. Unlike the first season, the focus here wasn’t so much on catching deserters, but more so on fighting the corrupt military. When facing such heavy topics and injustice, one is filled with utter despair and anger. Still, the fact that they tried- and there are indeed people doing their best- gave me a sense of solace and hope.
This was reflected in the acting, too. Jung Hae In once again proved just how amazing of an actor he is. He exquisitely expressed the all-pervasive melancholy of being part of the military. I applaud the entire cast, it is more than obvious that thanks to them, this drama is receiving so much appreciation.
I don’t usually care too much for OSTs, but D.P. is an exception. ‘Crazy’ from Kevin Oh is perhaps my all time favorite OST. I cannot imagine a song that would better express all the emotions D.P. evoke in me. Same could be said about the production.
All in all I really enjoyed watching D.P. It left me feeling somewhat sad, but that’s exactly what I expected from it. While it certainly was entertaining, it didn’t alter reality and stayed true to itself. I highly suggest watching it.
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Its a tough watch, sad, brutal, funny and often heart breaking,
We watched as a couple, and we were both drawn into this world again. No real happy ending, so perhaps not for everyone.Very thought provoking on how we can all be sucked in to saying nothing, rather than being the next victim.
The acting by all is amazing, and the fact that each episode is like a chapter in a book, that forms the part of the whole story enhances charector development.
Ep3, with Ba Ma Ra as "Nina", particulary stands out.
The soundtrack again is good enough to put on your playlist,
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OH. MY. GOD.
As much as I want Joon Ho to get rest and find peace, he has one more year to go, and something tells me there is going to be the next season. In my opinion, season 1 alone was insufficient, but now the story is summarized very well.Personally, I like the second one better because it finally gives the feeling of each individual story and their meanings on the big scale. The martial arts scenes are great, the cinematography is wonderful, the actors are stunning. The 3rd episode "Curtain Call" - MY. GOD. I haven't seen one so tragic and brutal in ages. Mostly because of Nina, this series makes it to my top-4. Thank you so much.
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Great Job!
I enjoyed Season 2 as much as I did Season 1. Jung Hae In performed exceptional as he always does. The other cast did an awesome job as well. It is a difficult film to watch in some parts because of the soldiers' horrific abuse. I normally do not watch such shows and I don't like to see Jung Hae In being beat up even though I know it is just a show. I love Jung Hae In's work and I was not disappointed in his performance. Will there be a Season 3 since the show did not end the 2 year military period? I would definitely watch it. Great job to all the actors and the behind the scene staff.Was this review helpful to you?
Lembro de ter achado a primeira temporada digna dos mais altos elogios por abordar um tema tão delicado de forma tão corajosa. Porém esta temporada, talvez por ter passado um intervalo muito grande entre os lançamentos e esfriado o impacto deixado pela primeira, acabou não sendo tão excepcional. Apesar disso, ainda foi uma continuação muito boa e que faz jus a primeira.
Achei interessante também o final. Depois de tanta luta do Joon Ho e dos outros membros do D.P, após o julgamento, nada mudou efetivamente. Provavelmente porque tenta espelhar a realidade, mas ao menos "foi um empate" para ambos os lados.
Fico feliz de ouvir que o exército coreano tem se esforçado para melhor o tratamento de seus soldados e muitas das barbaridades retratadas na série já não uma realidade. Espero que séries como essas sejam um constante lembrete para que situações semelhantes não se repitam.
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