Rondo is one of those rare dramas where I genuinely did not see where it was going to end up. The writing and plot are quite outstanding. I am one to be a little easy on dramas just for my love of them but this one really deserves it in my book. It is a really good suspenseful cops and robbers caper, Japan Style. Sometimes I truly didn't know who was bad and who was good. The ambiguous gray areas of characterization were very well done. I am hesitant to even say more than this because you have to watch this drama unspoiled. If anyone has spoiled you for this drama send them to my house and I will Chinese water torture them for you. The set design and lighting becomes almost part of the plot...a character of its own. There are little dramatic, scenic touches; camera angles and lovely direction that just MAKE this drama. It's cool. It's kinda bad ass. The chemistry of the leads and their interactions were addicting. I couldn't wait for the next scene they shared. The music is okay. There are two pieces that stand out for me that I liked. The main "love" theme being my favorite. If you are in the mood for a very well written, twisty/turny and suspenseful drama that goes at a pretty fast pace, Rondo is a great one to watch. The love story tucked inside is pretty awesome too. I embraced the characters...or I should say, they made me embrace them and it has become one of my favorites. This drama goes fairly fast at 11 episodes which is a good thing! There were a few little things I would nitpick but overall, this gets a 9 from me. Well deserved. I recommend this highly if you can find some decent subs out there!