Heracin

This drama is centred around the very particular relationship between Heo Mun O, literature university professor, and his student Kang Lee. The first one is acknowledging the writing talent of the second one, and decides to take him under his wing because of how captivated he is by his paperworks...

From this premise, the drama unfold in a very gripping way, with a strong point of view, showcasing how reality and fiction can merge, and how engrossed one can be by the storytelling power of someone else. The thriller aspects of the story are quite intense, but it is the relationships dynamics and the psychological elements that are the most interesting to observe.

Acting was great, maybe the best part of the series. It was layered enough to sell the lies but also the truth, quite a feast for the viewer. A lot of the characters don't feel likeable at all, some are pitiful, some hateful: it is though to be rooting for them. However, the cast performance keeps the viewer glued to the screen, to see more of them.

I would recommend this to people that are looking for a psychological thriller. My recommendation would be to go blind and to be very mindful of spoilers because this series is full of reveals and will keep you on your toes. Part of what made it so interesting was to guess what was going to happen and I am quite happy with the outcome. It was what I expected and made a lot of sense.