Editorials 
Gentle love in the world of violence. Also, Dokyeom-ah, is that you?
I was so taken by this drama. After somewhat of a slump which left me dropping each drama after an episode or two, I needed this, palate cleanser, if you will.
Focused entirely on story line, this one portrayed genuine growth in feelings between two people. It felt genuine, the build up. Chemistry between the leads was on point.
Acting? Superb. The amount of information that you get from the subtle glances and expressions was so appropriate and gave nuance to this drama that many others lack. These actors know their job and were perfectly cast. And I don't remember praising this so distinctly in my other reviews.
While writing this review I am realising that while it is in your face with violence, the drama was rather subtle and leaving you imagining about many intentions and reasons. Ho Cho Sam's family plot, heavy but dropped. Ha Luk Yat's family drama, absolutely insanely interesting plot point, but dropped early. Ha Luk Yat's feelings, well cannot say more except that they keep us on our toes until, the very, end.
So the plot choices themselves, I may have qualms with. It was going too fast in my opinion, especially if it stays on one season. This I could see as a movie and I would predict many BL non audience would watch. But for a drama, would have loved more scenes and complications with sister and husband. Also the jealousy subplot instigated by 'that' guy was somewhat meh. I wished there was more of genuine interest. Also more of affirmed love between the leads rather being exploratory and subtle until the very end. So we must get season 2 and hopefully season 3.
Comedic and graphic murder scenes were there as well, dealt in somewhat ''oh, it is all in one's day", which I felt was a choice meshed with their emphasis on comedy and clumsiness. Ultimately what had been revealed was a fragile humanity underneath. I can appreciate this.
Despite this review may read 'mixed feelings', there are no mixed conclusions about this drama. So far, absolute winner of 2026 for me. And surprisingly high quality for a BL.
Also guys, doesn't Ha Luk Yat look like Seventeen's DK?
A recommend!
Thanks for reading.
RXP
Focused entirely on story line, this one portrayed genuine growth in feelings between two people. It felt genuine, the build up. Chemistry between the leads was on point.
Acting? Superb. The amount of information that you get from the subtle glances and expressions was so appropriate and gave nuance to this drama that many others lack. These actors know their job and were perfectly cast. And I don't remember praising this so distinctly in my other reviews.
While writing this review I am realising that while it is in your face with violence, the drama was rather subtle and leaving you imagining about many intentions and reasons. Ho Cho Sam's family plot, heavy but dropped. Ha Luk Yat's family drama, absolutely insanely interesting plot point, but dropped early. Ha Luk Yat's feelings, well cannot say more except that they keep us on our toes until, the very, end.
So the plot choices themselves, I may have qualms with. It was going too fast in my opinion, especially if it stays on one season. This I could see as a movie and I would predict many BL non audience would watch. But for a drama, would have loved more scenes and complications with sister and husband. Also the jealousy subplot instigated by 'that' guy was somewhat meh. I wished there was more of genuine interest. Also more of affirmed love between the leads rather being exploratory and subtle until the very end. So we must get season 2 and hopefully season 3.
Comedic and graphic murder scenes were there as well, dealt in somewhat ''oh, it is all in one's day", which I felt was a choice meshed with their emphasis on comedy and clumsiness. Ultimately what had been revealed was a fragile humanity underneath. I can appreciate this.
Despite this review may read 'mixed feelings', there are no mixed conclusions about this drama. So far, absolute winner of 2026 for me. And surprisingly high quality for a BL.
Also guys, doesn't Ha Luk Yat look like Seventeen's DK?
A recommend!
Thanks for reading.
RXP
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