This is an amazing drama!!!
I loved every part of this play. I'm not the biggest fan of trailers, but you can't miss this one. It was the best way to tell the story, in my opinion. Really interesting, but at the same time unexpected.I loved every part of this drama. There were a couple of twists and turns that were really great. And you really can't guess who Getal is no matter how hard you try. I like that this is a drama where you can love the bad ones as well. While I'm at the story, I really feel like the ending was something that hurt me a little bit, even though I don't think it's bad, but I still have hope for a second season. The actors were also great. Everyone did a great job, especially Professor Kwon and Michan. But what I really liked the most was the OST, it was just fantastic. Each piece fits into each other. Of the mysteries section, this drama deserves an excellent rating. And the worst part is that it has just 11 episodes, i needed more. All in all, it is such a great mystery antihero drama and everyone should watch it!Was this review helpful to you?
Had Potential but failed to impress...
The beginning was really hard for me to watch, especially the main FL and her sister, who were so annoying. The same goes for the ML, as he always tried to catch the culprit he needed to bring to justice by law, but he knew very well the legal system was broken as he had fabricated evidence so many times. I found the way the teenagers were involved in the case absurd as well. Also, the drama did not catch my attention.They could have done so much more with the plot, it became stretched and boring at the end especially the 3 final eps.I liked the storyline concept of getting justice as there are so many loopholes within the law,and also it was interesting to see who else was involved in vote-killing.
The ending leaves it open for a new season if there ever will be one.
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Revenge because law didn't effective
The story is about a man who has his daughter killed by someone and in the court, He wasn't satisfied with the law and sentence that was given by the judge. Later on, He killed the killer without knowing who's the real killer and behind all of this. In the future, there was an anonymous person who hacked the electronic device and installed an application to all people in Korea to vote about the person that he had captured along with the crime that had been committed. It's actually similar to The Devil Judge. That's where the story becomes interesting.Was this review helpful to you?
when embarking on a journey of punishment, make sure to dig two graves
a previous reviewer mentioned that show could have been squid game-level iconic, and i would like to extrapolate on that concept b.c i completely agree. if only they would have committed to the promise of the sordid premise, we would have gotten a compelling narrative and narratively complete story.i'll start with our lynchpin, superintendent kim muchan. we're introduced to a character (and a team) that has an end-justifies-the-means approach to criminal-napping without regards for procedure, shame, or morals. i was really looking forward to that because i only watched tkv /for/ park haejin, and morally-gray really brings out the colour of his eyes... but this is not the character we get throughout the show. several times, the superintendent contradicts his own values, and i'd even go so far as to say he loses focus. too often he shows regard and places trust into people that at minimum have no reason to do the same to him! or they have straight up (ostensibly) betrayed him. so many factors would be different if only he were more consistent, and i believe the scriptwriters did this to portray him sympathetically—unnecessarily, i will underscore.
on a similar note, i was very confused by all the blurring in the show. what is the point of creating a show like this when you're going to censor not just mutilated bodies but also graffiti and knives? if you care so much about viewers' sensibilities, then produce a romcom instead. much of what made squid game so successful was how visceral it was, even for non-gruesome scenes (the tongue stuff during the dalgona event comes to mind). in my opinion, censoring visual aspects the way tkv did is not just a disservice to the story they're telling but also an insult to the audience.
finally, tkv did not lean into the moral quandaries enough, which is a shame because messages/themes stay with viewers far longer than cliffhangers and plot twists. how complicit are the public who votes, the media who elevate gaetal's platform, the legislature for generating laws that can be abused? so much focus is on the police (and really, #acab) that none of these other systems are called into question, which is a major shortcoming of the show. gaetal creates a "national death penalty," but not enough of the nation and how it works is involved in the story.
if these aspects were rectified, i would have been much more satisfied with the show, regardless of how i felt about certain characters.
but now i will go onto my personal disdain for certain characters lol i grew a strong disdain for the sisters as the plot progressed. joo hyun is too incompetent as a field detective to have attempted over half the stuff she did in the show. why was she always going places without backup?? if you're gonna work in cyber, you /have/ to accept that half of your worth is playing guy-in-the-chair for the brawn enforcement. plus, she was always emotionally compromised by her little sister's well-being. i'm not saying she shouldn't be worried, but i /am/ saying she shouldn't be going out in the field if she's going to lose her composure so easily. leave that to the traumatised and unattached members of the special investigation unit, please. (half-joking) i have these same gripes with her sister, but magnified tenfold because she's literally just a teenager and hurt more than she helped every single time she got involved.
i will wrap my review with this: park haejin explained in an interview that he asked the writers not to include a romance between the main leads as it would have distracted from the show. before watching, i disagreed with him - i'm of the opinion that romance is never extraneous. however, finishing this show made me appreciate how he is apparently the only one on this show who cared about the intended story. this show would have sucked even harder if they made me sit through a jank and haphazard romance subplot xD let's ignore the fact that i ended up really disliking joo hyun and being disappointed by the characterisation of kim muchan: this show is ~860 mins long. with all that time at its disposal, it /still/ didn't tell the story it should have/that i was wanting to see. if any of that time was relegated to developing a romance, who knows how much more the mystery-thriller aspects would have suffered ☠️ we all need to bow and thank park haejin for his service!!!
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Очікування не виправдались…
Почну с плюсов: стильна музика та картинка, класні актори у роли командира та шкільного вчителя. Також, така бісяча Лім Джі Йон у «Слава» тут гармонійно вжилась у роль. І на цьому з плюсами все.Перші кілька серій наче створили враження цікавого детектива, де нам обіцяють противоборство розумів головного злочинця та поліцейського. І їм ми подовше притримати інтригу, хто є головним злочинцем. Але ні, нам майже на початку першої половини серіалу все зливають. А от передивляючись другу половину в мене склалось враження, що сценарист не знав, як закінчити те, що почав. Наче і цікаво, і натяк на другий сезон нам кинули. Але розвʼязка якась прісна. Все так передбачувано і через це чарівність перших серій була зруйнована. Ще нам доволі стисло показали минуле головних героїв, по суті не достатньо розкрив їхні мотиви.
В цілому, очікування були значно вище.
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Good watch, great murder mystery genre
Great murder mystery, no real romance per se. Very good story, binged watched most of this, great chemistry between lead characters, good cast ensemble. Ending a but drawn out. But excellent concept. Makes you wonder about what you would do in that situation, questions ones values. Ost average. Acting and cast superb performancesWas this review helpful to you?
Good Enough
Korean Drama '' The Killing Vote '' is a chilling thriller that combines many criminal cases, but mainly focuses on the mystery of the dog-masked man who kills those whom the law doesn't punish accordingly.The drama, therefore, has an intense story, with some crimes being really dark and harsh to follow. Also, towards the ending, everything comes together, even those characters that seemed pointless to watch all this time have their own part in the mystery. Actually, all the characters were interesting, especially the professor, who was a tragic character. The performances were pretty great as well, and there should be a special shout out to the younger members of the cast who really shone.
However, on the other hand, the ending was lukewarm. Sure, there were some moments when the drama started getting blunt and tiring to follow, as they kept dragging, but the ending could have wrapped up things more smoothly.
So, overall, six and a half out of ten.
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Hooked, Frustrated, Still Entertained
Let me start by saying, I was hyped from the get-go. I mean, who wouldn't be intrigued by a drama where citizens get to vote on whether criminals should face the death penalty? The concept had me hooked from the moment it was announced. But, as they say, not all that glitters is gold, and this drama had its fair share of ups and downs.The first half? Oh, it was like diving headfirst into a whirlwind of suspense and mystery. The cat-and-mouse game between the characters had me on the edge of my seat, eagerly anticipating each twist and turn. But then, just when I thought things couldn't get any more intense, the storyline started dragging its feet a bit.
But hey, it wasn't all doom and gloom. The banter between the main protagonists? Pure gold. I shipped them so hard in the beginning, I could practically feel the sparks flying off my screen. But then, somewhere along the line, they started acting like strangers, and I was left wondering what happened to all that chemistry.
And don't even get me started on the plot holes. I mean, seriously, how is it that the Korean cyber unit couldn't trace an IP address to save their lives? And don't even get me started on the whole streaming debacle. But hey, it's fiction, right? Sometimes you just gotta suspend disbelief and roll with it.
Overall, "The Killing Vote" was a wild ride of emotions. It had its highs and lows, its twists and turns, and its fair share of unanswered questions. But hey, isn't that what makes a drama interesting? Despite its flaws, I couldn't help but get sucked into the drama's world, eagerly awaiting each new episode to see where the story would take me next.
So, would I recommend "The Killing Vote"? Absolutely! Just be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, and whatever you do, don't let the plot holes get you down. After all, sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.
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Frustrating but good intake on jurisdiction system - Let's vote!
The beginning was really hard for me to watch, especially the main FL and her sister, who were so annoying. The same goes for the ML, as he always tried to catch the culprit he needed to bring to justice by law, but he knew very well the legal system was broken as he had fabricated evidence so many times. I found the way the teenagers were involved in the case absurd as well. Also, the drama did not catch my attention. I was about to drop the drama, but luckily it got better after four or five episodes, and I got hooked.I liked the storyline concept of getting justice as there are so many loopholes within the law. The drama got better with each episode, and it was interesting to see who else was involved in vote-killing.
The ending leaves it open for a new season if there ever will be one.
Overall, the drama effectively portrays the idea of taking justice into one's own hands when the system fails and highlights the influence of money and power in manipulating the justice system.
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It's good but could be better
LIKEHow the mastermind never forced anyone to participate in voting - there was always a choice to close the app and turned away
When Joo Hyun told Moo Chan she knew who was the real culprit behind killing vote
When Ji Hoon asked Seok Joo if he resented him for picking up Na Rae late
When Jin Soo told Ji Young his location before she instructed for a "XX" to happen
Kim Kwon was so good in portraying Lee Min Soo - when he was driving Seok Joo mad by imitating Na Rae (my god that scene I applauded!)
DISLIKE
The ending
MUSIC - personal fav
Blue - Aalia
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Need to write a review because one person misunderstood it and write bad review
This is from a webtoon with the same name published in 2016, it is not the same as the Devil Judge (2021) although the same voting thing.1. The drama is mystery thriller, so the writer will give clues for each episodes, you must be alert and pick the clues.
2. Some watchers ignore the clues from episode 1 and missed the connection.
3. Every characters has connections even the simplest character.
4. Main complain I found (up to ep. 3):
-Why the FL was choose to investigate- she is related to the whole story
-Why use robot voice for the Gaetal? the voice need modulation to hide the real person
-Why the FL act like that? she has her history with the case
-Why the school students-also related to the case.
-Why the residents acted like that - It is like that in korea, people hate the police and their government decision with death penalties
Please wait before complaining and throw unrelated comments or review.
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My disappointment
The killing vote and the whole thing is good but we can easily guess some characters role in this drama no one questioned heroin sister for being in the live with gaetal and the boy who killed jihoon is escape easily.. no one talk about that.. at some points there is no logic and there is no explanation why that doctor helped kwon and why the police office help to mix nicotine in Lee's drink and who is he or how they make him to help. and the people who helped to escape jihoon from Hyun how did they know jihoon is gaetel who texted them.. if you watch this drama just for thriller without expecting perfect logic this is good dramaWas this review helpful to you?
