definitely must watch even if you don't watch bl
definitely one of the best k-drams i've watched in the past years, the plot was plotting, the chemistry, the acting was top notch, but ngl it felt rushed in the last ep, they could've added one more ep to make it more filling and it would've been the series of the century, it's rare that i find series this good, in all aspects.if you are looking for a thriller that you can binge watch and be invested in it then you must watch it. it also shows the ugly truth about reality and how rich peoples wrongdoings get easily hidden, and how important it is to have people like these 3 in the judicial system.
of the topic but after i got to know that Mr. vacuum cleaner was friends with lee know i want to see him reaction to this series. (and of course he will watch it with han 😉).
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A good drama and an interesting BL story
I great show with all actors, fascinating story, captivating in every single episode. There is a drama, maybe not for everyone, but I enjoyed that there was more than "merely" a BL story, and the relations between all involved characters made it all the more interesting. For me a flawless exprience with nothing to complain about.Was this review helpful to you?
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A MASTERPIECE! LOVE MR. VACUUM CLEANER AND HIS BABE
Yet another masterpiece that i am happy i decided to watch after planning on skipping it. When I saw the intro song using AI I was like well... having 2nd thoughts but then I like how the whole drama wasn't AI but it was used just like a tool for backgrounds and special effects only for specific scenes.The story was just amazing. I like how they balanced both the cases and the romance while keeping the cases interesting and the romance intense.
The cast was just perfect🤭 makes me wish they were an official cp cz i wanna see more of them. But then it's fine cz they're humans n in korea so yeah. I think they were pretty in par with CBLs and JBLs when it comes to story, toxicity n stuff and on par with Thai BLs when it comes to NCs which was unexpected from korea.
Overall watch it please DO WATCH IT!!!
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I needed more time with these two!
I'm deducting half a star because it needed more time to stew. Other than that this was 10 of 10 for me!The mains are delicious. I loved their chemistry. The supporting cast was hella good. Really great acting. The writing was good except its so short that things felt rushed sometimes. I wasnt given enough time to sit with my feelings before they moved on.
I also wanted one more NC scene. I dont say that because they were hot, which they were. I say it because the sex scenes reflected where they were in their journey, and I think there was one more milestone that needed commemoration. Again, I blame the short format for robbing us of that moment.
Overall a pretty satisfying watch! Love to see more of them both in future projects!
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kbls are back!
This is how you do it! Engaging plot from the get go, the premise could not be more compelling: the son of the victim working with the son of the murderer. They fall in love. Oh, this was just perfect. It is a damn shame that the episodes were so short. This would have killed it if we had had a 45+ minute long episodes each week. I think the plot, both the murder mystery and the romantic plot, could have benefited greatly from a longer runtime. Still, for the time they were given, I'm very satisfied with the story, the pacing, and the characters. Specially the characters. Because yes, murder myteries are all about the plot, but also the cast of characters. Even if we all called who the son was, we were all compelled by this cast. Everyone acted their heart out. That's exactly how you do it. Amazingly well done, I only hope we get to see them acting again soon.Was this review helpful to you?
a masterpiece held back by duration.
ok first of all, give the cast, all of them, an award! the acting???? not just the main characters but the supporting characters too!! all of them nailed it!second of all, more. we need more! more of them and more of the story!! those 10 episodes with 20-30 mins duration isn't enough at all! oh how i yearn for them to make longer k-bl!
the story literally has so much potential? i mean *cough* killer's son x victim's son??? not even a mainstream k-drama has this kind of trope!! interesting trope, great story, lots of plot twist and yet so little duration.
the ending is too abrupt for me. so many things left unexplained and so many jumps on the story too (hence the 8.5 rating)... ah seriously if only they have 16 episodes with 1hr duration.. could've been the best of the best ngl. not saying this isn't good, it's good already, but it could get waaaayyy better ykwim.
the chemistry is top notch! it's a waste for them just to play one drama together! give them MORE! 5 MORE PLEASE!
oh! the only minus in this drama is that fuckass ai opening. could've got a 10 but nope! minus 0.5 for that ai slop.
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Really well done
It was a such a great story. The main characters were amazing actors also the nc scenes were great and did not feel awkward at all. The angst, the hatred that turns to want and longing (*italian hands emoji)A few things I think they could have done better was
1. why yoon gyuho called chae-ha in the last episode - there was no explanation
2. the groveling i was expecting after chae-ha found out about kang taeseon
3. a little more clarification on how the crimes were committed
I do understand that there was very little time and too much to cover so its not that big of a deal because everything else was just crazy good.
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The best KBL
I dare say that I have seen countless BLs and I would rank this masterpiece among my top 5. Among Korean BL series, it is definitely the best I’ve seen, the actors, filmography, music and script are absolutely brilliant. Everyone who participated in this project deserves the best!I didn't have high expectations at first, but as soon as I finished the first episode, I was hooked. After a long time, a series that you really wait for to come out and it feels like an eternity until next Thursday and the next episode. It's so good that I forced myself to read the whole novella because I couldn't stand not knowing how it would all turn out. I have to admit that it's really very accurate to the original. Every episode was amazing. I admire the acting of all the actors and actresses.
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The best K-BL I ever watched, the perfect mix of crime thriller and BL story.
There many crime thriller BLs I've watched so far either it is Thai or any other but somewhere this bls can't provide the equal importance to the crime story and the story between the two ML . Either they become too invested in romanticising the BL story and totally ignore the crime story or vise versa. But not in this series I get too involved while they investigate the cases as a crime thriller genre lover and excited when the MLs interact with each other. Also the tension between them is top notch and I just watched the ep 4 (the NC scene) it was too fine, I got butterflies all over. This is something we usually don't find in other bls except Chinese BLs , but finally this kdrama giving the perfect competition. I hope the further ep keep the story line and the flow still up , imt already excited for next Friday. Can't wait anymore 🥹😭😭💌Was this review helpful to you?
Yesss!
Korean BLs are so hit or miss and I am thrilled to say that this one is a hit. There is a strong storyline, creative writing, and the actors are not only believable in their line delivery, but there are no dead fish lips. With my ADHD I often times watch series as background noise while I'm doing other things, but I knew this one was something special when I found myself stopping what I was doing to rewind and focus on what I was watching. Even without the romance, this is a good series that really keeps you engaged.Was this review helpful to you?
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Absolutely masterpiece of a show.!!
You can tell when they invest on quality when producing a BL.It doesn't even feel like a BL but like an actual Kdrama. Korean producer really has a big name in the area and you can tell her mark on every piece. First of all, the plot. Beautiful, original it really keeps you intrigued and suspicious of everything.
Second, the acting. chef kiss. These two really nailed it. Chaeha really feels like this vulnerable yet suspicious character and of course Prosecutor Ju is absolutely intriguing yet you sense how damage he was by his father's murder.
Korean Bl really came over to bring a new game to the table. Love it.
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Korea is King of Gore, Force & Intensity
What I love about Korean cinematography is the realism by which they just draw me in. The focus on tangible facts and objectivity is above par, imho. As a schadenfreude, I enjoy the intention placed on the gore and how they explain in detailed conversations what was done and with what, as if it’s normal discussions— because they are. It’s what investigators do.If you’re someone who enjoys trying to put the pieces together by developing theories which often times react to gut feelings, this is a good watch. My mind wonders at the slightest clues…which might amount to nothing. However, it’s what makes these well put together storylines worth watching.
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