Flex X Cop (2024)

It gets better and better!!

This got everything! Recently kdramas have been having bad ending/second halves.. but This one, Not! Fast paced! The plot is interesting, perfect! You'll guess who the main villain (last episodes) that's the only minus! The slow burn is perfect for me! I really love drama where romance is subplot! The second drama i really enjoyed in 2024 from first episode to last (after Pyramid Game)

It's fun, interesting, intriguing and Perfect! I love how each episode ends! Wish we got to see more of the after 2 lead again (Joon Young and Kyung Jin!!

Waiting for season 2

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Boy Wonder ✨️ Batman's Bratty Lil Bro °8.5° °Excellent°

“Everyone has their own task in their life. But I've never believed that.” It opens up dark and foggy. It's creepy. It looks more like a horror film. “Living with no purpose was not that bad. But now, a question was thrown into my life. Now I start my journey to find an answer.”

After that opening we jump back 2 mos. It's bright. It's colorful. Sparkly jazz is playing while bloody Marys are pouring. Su ditches the board meeting in the morning, telling his butler he needs to sleep more. He forces that butler to watch a clip of him swimming with the sharks. He looks like another worthless rich guy, a spoiled brat without a care in the world. Before he goes back to sleep, however, he gets a notification. There's been a kidnapping! The next thing we see is that he's on the SWAT team - Is he Batman? Is he a rich do-gooder, who appears aimless, but actually fights crime on the sly with the vast resources available at his fingertips? Nah, this is
the dress-up/role-play swat team. This guy doesn't work hard, but he plays hard. This isn't a spoiler ~ we're still under 10 minutes in.

Soon we cut to real cops (Violent Crimes Investigative Team 1) chasing a real criminal. In the vicinity, our ML, Jin I “Su”, has to defend himself against an assailant, but all Hy the cop sees, when she catches up to the action, is Su assaulting someone. He's arrested - Our leads meet that way. Su's chair-dad finds out about the arrest from a reporter. ~ At his press conference ~ He was attempting to announce his candidacy for Mayor of Seoul when he's blindsided by the news. He angrily vows to disown Su… Until the police realize during the course of their investigation that Su actually captured a murderer. He did not commit assault: It was self-defense. Su's father, the chairman, is furious once again, and the police are squirming because they're in a lot of trouble. They work out a win-all-around solution: the police will say that Su's been a cop for 2 months and worked with them to capture this murderer. Now, e’erbody happy. Everybody except Su's “co-workers” and the reporter that is now accused of making a false report, as he released the story that Sue had been arrested. So now….

Su's on the force. The cops are forced to work with him. But they're hoping he never actually shows up to work.

FXC is a 2024 release that is rated 90 on AWiki. It is 1 season consisting of 16 70-minute episodes. It's plenty typical and formulaic, but if you go for cop shows that incorporate humor with a couple surprises, you'll likely enjoy this. I certainly did. The episode about hypnosis is a little bit weak, but all-in-all, one can't ask for more from a cop-edy drama. It's really good - They could turn this into a franchise. The cases are interesting and well conceived. Apparently, S2 has already been announced.

Ahn Bo Hyun (Kairos, See You in My 19th Life) plays the rich & spoiled Su. He's been shows that I loved: Her Private Life-8, My Only Love Song-8.7, & Descendants of the Sun-8.3. He was in a show that I liked: My Runway-7.5, and one that I hated: My Name-5.7. He's completely different in everything, so he's as versatile as he is good looking - and he is a specimen. Su inhabits a world that is entirely unfamiliar to the police. He has an advantage when it comes to investigating people of wealth and status as the son of the chairman - the /illegitimate/ son. Therefore, his stepmother despises him. Su might seem obnoxious at first, but he's a kind-hearted and delightful person. He's a touch carefree, even careless, but he doesn't have a mean bone in his body. His mother died when he was about 7. He has no memory of it, but he's told it was a car accident. His father is concerned that “he'll get his memories back”.

Park Ji Hyun (Love All Play, Reborn Rich) is Lee Gang Hyeon/”Hy”. She's not the most feminine female. Dad, also a decorated detective, is her drinking buddy. She's positively rough… and RUDE, and she despises Su. Her everyday look is so utilitarian that it was jolting to see her dressed up for a sting operation. She looks great. As mature as she seems, she's actually 6 years younger than her co-star. Ahn Bo Hyun must have some amazing genetics, because he looks like he could play a high school kid, still.

Kang Sang Jun (Marry My Husband, Doctor Slump) is hardboiled detective Park Jun Yeong, who has been alongside Hy since the academy. He seems overly interested in, and overprotective of her. He doesn't try to hide his disdain for Su. Kim Shin Bi (Journey to the Shore, Revenant) is the friendly junior detective and social media follower of Su, Choi Gyeong Jin. Jung Ga Hee (Longing for You,The Glory) plays medical examiner Yun Ji Won. I love this ME. She's got a dry wit, a great attitude, and she's funny. Jokes coming out of the autopsy room sort of write themselves. In one scene she puts a decayed rice cake that supposedly choked someone to death on the metal tray. She then takes a fresh one, bites it, and puts it on the tray next to the one she extracted from the deceased's throat, showing how the one from the dead body was obviously cut, not bitten. Point made, she picks up the one she had started eating off of the tray and pops it in her mouth. The delivery was perfect. I laughed out loud. Ms Jung has a short resume, and I look forward to seeing her more. Her credits are sure to accumulate as she is absolutely darling.

Director: Kim Jae Hong - He's a rock star. His most recent 4 efforts: FXC, Revenant, Through the Darkness, & Begins Youth are all rated 8.7 on MDL. He has 7 other credits; 3 in the 7.5-7.8 range and 4 in the 6.6-7.3 bracket. Not a dud in a bunch. Screenwriter: Kim Ba Da of A Man Who Was Superman & the popular My Name-5.7, which I didn't care for at all.

The cops do everything they can to keep Su on the sidelines, but he's just not the kind of guy to sit quietly in the corner. The next couple episodes deal with him proving himself. They're going to have to work with him, they realize. Money makes the day-to-day stuff easier (being a cop sure is costing Su a fortune), but it can really mess up relationships. That's the theme. Speaking of wealth, Su questions a wealthy person of interest at a tanning salon. Given that Kdramas are so pasty skinned my jaw dropped and I haven't found it yet. This is the first tanning bed I've seen in a Kdrama.

His stepmother is so abhorrent that he ends up moving back to the house where he lived with his mom, only to find out that Hy now lives across the street. This creates situations where he must interact with her parents. “For your information, this will be salty. I recommend not eating it.” So Hy advises when she delivers the kimchi that her mother forced her to bring over. (It took 3 days of nagging but she finally caved in). And that’s why Hy crossed the road ~ maybe the chicken was following her.

Will the seeds of romance bloom in S2? They aren't there yet, and they have more than one road to cross.

She's drab. Oh, how his presence must hurt her eyes! Lime. Plum. Lemon. Tangerine. Grape. His clothes are colorful, bright, expensive, and capital-F-Flashy. He's a peacock. Her car is really messy. She's more dude than chick. He comments on a sticky brown residue in the cup holder. “Oh, I spilled coffee yesterday.” Unsatisfied, he presses further: “Didn't you clean it up?” Her unfazed answer: “I did” Unconvinced, he responds: “Do you have a tissue or anything?” She looks around, “Use this.” She hands him a piece of /junk mail/. Only someone who's lived like a slob or has been around a slob would be able to write that. That's too authentic. It cracked me up.

Her Oma falls in love with Su first. Perhaps that's because she sees a potential mate for her rapidly aging daughter. There's nice juxtaposition when he's at his family's home for a press interview. Afterwards, dinner is being laid out, but stepwitch informs him that they are /not/ setting a place for him. When he gets home, Hy's mother insists that he come over and have dinner with them.

They have to do a stake-out which means spending even more time with eachother. That's followed up by an undercover operation where they are forced closer together. Su has things to work through before he can give all to a relationship. As we get to know Su, it becomes obvious that his cavalier attitude is the way he deals with pain. He's got some trauma that he's never dealt with. He's locked it away under the surface as evinced by his reoccurring dream about a painting of a woman submerged in water. Hy starts to hear from people (her father and a psychiatrist, for example) to be wary of Su: He's a ticking time bomb, she's warned. Halfway through the show, he gets his memory back.

Be that as it may, Hy will be the last one to deal with her own feelings. Most of S1 sees her on the fence as to whether she can tolerate Su at all. She wrote up a brutal recommendation to release him from the force, and it sits in her desk drawer. This mindset leads to amusing scenes, for example, when they're about to do a group arrest. She's handing out guns to everyone on the team. Su puts out his hand. Hy gives him handcuffs. There's NO WAY she's giving him a gun. Naturally, /he's/ the one that ends up saving the day and slapping the handcuffs on the perp. Later on, we see that he's had them gold-plated! You can't beat a guy with optimism (and resources) like that. You might as well tune in, then: You know if you can't beat ‘em, you might as well join ‘em!


〰QUOTE〰

There's no one who is strong enough to beat everything.


〰IMHO〰

RATINGS
Directing 8.5
Writing 8.3
Acting 8
Romance 5
Flutters 4
Art 7
Sound & music 7.4
Ending 8.5

LEVELS
Warmth 5.5
Action/ Excitement 6.5
Laughs 4.5
Tears 4.5
Fright 3
Tension/Anxiety 3
Gore 3
Thought provocation 3.5
Snores 0

Re-watch? Totally worth it


Age + Violence
Language: It's not in every episode, but there's R-rated Fbombs, @$$, $h!+, etc verbiage.

Rated TV-15

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Now this is how detective dramas should be

Ik one thing I'll be coming back to this drama again and again. Seriously, Kdrama industry take some notes on how to make detective dramas and how to give something new to the audience.

The plot and trailer at first didn't look that promising but woahh this one served me a 7-course meal in 5 stars Michelin hotel !!
Starting was pretty good... not too over the top not too mehh... It looked like another drama with Chaebol heir just doing nothing or doing everything with no real detective work but I'm so glad I was completely wrong.

This drama has everything character development, good detective work, multiple cases with a really good backstory for even small cases, and best of all the plot and the cast! first, let's go with the plot and storyline

It was catchy, it was consistent in giving us mystery and cases, it was well-solved cases and an amazing writing. At first, I was soo biased towards Insoo thinking that the team was not good and he was the only one solving everything but as it progressed I was able to see why the team was so hesitant to accept and how they each had things they're good in. It was perfect for me coz even non-chaebol when you 1st join it takes time to build up trust and get better teamwork and here it was shown perfectly. And when they got each other's trust and adjusted well boom they worked soo perfectly together. They all had many character development even side characters I would say.

This is the only drama where they didn't relate and connect the trauma of FL and ML even when they had a big chance to do so. Both of them got a good story and time to deal with their things. No backstabbing by the team, side character police whole can arrest their superior, no childhood forgotten meetup, everyone using their brain and best of all politician who takes accountability and resign instead of scheming, This dram broke soo many stereotypes that I'm blown away.

I don't have enough words to appreciate the acting of everyone. On-the-spot expression, delivering the right emotions and line like seriously idk what to say. And of course the production and choice of props and set... I'm telling you the best drama ever.

Idk if I can ever like any detective drama more than this one.
I'll update this once the last two eps release but I'm sure the rating won't change .. I trust this drama for that

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One of this winter's disappointments

For most of the episodes, “Flex x Cop” seemed to me quite an average drama. The only thing that kept me watching was Ahn Bo Hyun.

The first eight episodes can simply be thrown out. It provides neither revelation of characters, nor a foundation for the future. Just a series of investigation of criminal cases, where the main character is somehow involved, thanks to his connections and knowledge of Korean “high society”. There is an attempt to demonstrate the confrontation between the 'world of ordinary people' and the 'world of chaebols' with a bit of humor, but instead of humor, I saw the most disgusting attitude of Jin Yi Soo’s (Ahn Bo Hyun) new colleagues towards the newcomer. Lee Kang Hyun (Park Ji Hyun) and her team demonstrated all the disgusting sides of human nature. Contempt and outright trolling are what Jin Yi Soo faces.

Park Ji Hyun re-united with Ahn Bo Hyun again after Yumi's Cells, where her character was just as nasty towards Ahn Bo Hyun's character, so nothing has changed here for me. Of course, by the end of the drama, Lee Kang Hyun is shown differently: a dedicated police officer who seeks to clear the name of her father, who was unfairly accused of bribery. But I couldn't warm up to her, so I'm really glad that the creators did not develop the romantic line between Kang Hyun and Yi Soo. I’m terrified to think that I have to deal with this in the second season, which has already been announced.

Ahn Bo Hyun himself did not play anything outstanding in “Flex x Cop”. As he himself said in an interview, his task was to portray a 'big child': spoiled, but very kind, despite the fact that he lost his mother and never had a normal family after that. Bo Hyun handled this well, but nothing more. Unfortunately, this is his second drama in a row, where they did not work with him at all as an actor, using only his appearance. But at least Jin Yi Soo is nothing like Moon Seo Ha in “See You in My 19th Life.”

Who I really liked in the drama was Lee Kang Hyun's father - Lee Hyung Joong (Kwon Hae Hyo) and Yoon Ji Won (Jung Ga Hee). Kwon Hae Hyo was very convincing as the experienced police chief and loving father, and Jung Ga Hee portrayed the charming forensic scientist who greatly embarrassed and awed one of Lee Kang Hyun's subordinates. Jang Hyun Sung was also good as Jin Yi Soo's father, but he generally does well secondary characters.

As for the main intrigue, I would say that the creators managed to keep it almost until the end (but I’m not generally known for “buying out” an idea in the early stages) - here we can only praise the screenwriter Kim Ba Da. By the way, she also created the script for the drama “My Name,” in which I really like Ahn Bo Hyun.

Do I recommend the drama? No. Well, only if you watch the first episode, and then skip to the eighth - you still won’t miss anything important. Will I watch the second season? Yes, because Ahn Bo Hyun is a rare guest on screens.

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Let's just say the detective in me was awoken.....

I started this for Ahn Bo hyun and to be honest I stayed for the plot and how it was being told.

This is a comedy mystery action drama about a rich chaebol who becomes a detective and meets with the other detectives on a certain team and then the rest is how they over come their differences and how they solve the various cases.

I think what grabbed me the most about this drama was how it involved solving different cases....and all those cases were written in an interesting manner so let's say it arroused the detective in me each time their was a case to solve...it was fun and Intriguing.

The story telling is good the brilliant mixture of comedy and mystery as well as thrill....was particularly interesting.

The characterisation was good too I couldn't picture any one as the characters and I love how all these characters especially the ones on the main team had different personalities so seeing them over come their differences and become close felt really satisfying plus the cast had amazing chemistry.

The acting was good...I enjoyed the suprise cameos that sort of had a relation to the casts previous projects.

This was an unexpected treat and I enjoyed every minute of it well let's say Iam still enjoying more considering I heard that it was also confirmed for a second season which I think is a good idea... considering the way the story is told feels continuous and I could watch multiple seasons of this drama.

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Simply Perfect

This drama has everything you need to keep you glued to your seat. I enjoyed every single episode as it gives you enough scenes to cry, laugh, get excited, and feel intrigued. The cast and the stories/police cases perfectly fit, like an ensemble moving naturally just like life as it goes on, there was never a dull moment. Entertaining yet Ahn Bohyun's personal crisis cuts through your heart that you tear up ugly just like I did. The show's producers signified that a second season is coming soon and that would be something to look forward to. Give it a watch, I'm sure you'll enjoy it just as much as I did.

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Refreshing and emotional

Very refreshing! I normally watch romance so I wasn't initially gonna watch this but when I started it was so addictive. Its hard to pinpoint exactly why it was well done but here are a few things: character development of the ML and FL relationship was smooth and the conflict didnt last long (they have great chemistry), no one is made purely evil to fit the villian they all have their reasons, a fresh take on detective series, ML is a fun character but with realistic emotions, even tho it has a closed ending it proves how gud it was that people want a season 2 based on the characters, lastly I barely finish dramas to the 16th epsiode so I'm telling u this is special, the episodes flew by.
The only slight criticism I would give it would be the editing initially can be a bit choppy on scenes but it improves.
Would seriously recommend it!

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Good Enough

Korean Drama '' Flex x Cop '' is a remake of the Russian series '' Silver Spoon '', with a Korean twist of course.

The drama offers a lot of cases that the investigation team is called to solve, in their delightfully whimsical way. That way the main plot doesn't get stuffy, and the drama does indeed focus on the police enforcement, and doesn't simply give a few at the start only to excite the audience and then try to keep things interesting with unnecessary melodrama for the second half.

The main mystery case was also interesting and twisty and enhanced the drama of the characters more.

The characters, moreover, where all interesting and had smooth chemistry.

The performances, therefore, were all great and everyone did a great job with their characters.

So, overall, nine out of ten.

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Flex X Cop: A Rollercoaster Ride of Action, Comedy, and Heart

First off, can we talk about the dynamic duo that is Ahn Bo-hyun and Park Ji-hyun? These two are like fire and ice, oil and water, you name it – but boy, do they make it work! Bo-hyun plays Jin Yi-soo, this crazy rich chaebol heir who decides to become a detective just because he can. And let me tell you, watching this guy fumble his way through police work while flashing his black card left and right is hilarious!

But the real MVP here is Park Ji-hyun as Lee Kang-hyun. She's the no-nonsense detective who's all about hard work and following the rules. Seeing her try to wrangle Yi-soo's wild ideas and extravagant methods had me in stitches. Their chemistry is off the charts, and I found myself rooting for them both professionally and... well, you know where I'm going with this!

Now, let's talk about the cases. Each episode throws us into a new investigation, and I love how they blend serious crime-solving with laugh-out-loud moments. One minute you're on the edge of your seat as they chase down a suspect, and the next you're cackling as Yi-soo tries to bribe his way out of a sticky situation. It's this perfect mix of action, comedy, and drama that keeps you coming back for more.

But what really got me was the heart of the show. Underneath all the glitz and glamour of Yi-soo's lifestyle, there's a guy who's genuinely trying to do good and find his place in the world. And Kang-hyun's journey of learning to loosen up and think outside the box is just as compelling. The show does a great job of developing these characters beyond their initial stereotypes.

Oh, and can we appreciate the production value for a second? The action scenes are slick, the comedy is well-timed, and don't even get me started on Yi-soo's wardrobe. I swear, I spent half the show just ogling his designer outfits and wondering if I could pull them off (spoiler alert: I probably can't).

Is it perfect? Well, no drama is. Sometimes the cases wrap up a bit too neatly, and there are moments when Yi-soo's privilege is a bit eye-roll-inducing. But honestly, these are minor quibbles in what is otherwise a thoroughly entertaining ride.

So, if you're in the mood for a drama that'll make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even shed a tear or two, "Flex X Cop" is your ticket. It's got style, substance, and a whole lot of heart. Trust me, you'll be flexing your binge-watching muscles with this one!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to rewatch my favorite scenes and daydream about solving crimes in designer suits. ?

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