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I was wrong about Yi Hyun. I gave him too much credit, like Yi Kang made the mistake of doing. I fear him now. We all know he is capable of worse than murder. He is too blinded by hatred, too consumed with rage.. It's funny because before I could imagine Yi Kang embodying such a role, but now they have exchanged places, with Yi Hyun straying even farther from the position The Man stood on.

Nice to see a familiar face! I hope this journey will be memorable for us too

One reason I am interested in this is Geum Sae Rok - she earned herself a fan from her role in the Fiery Priest. I am glad she is starring in another seemingly promising drama (hopefully!).

This only gets better each episode. Each character is doing something - Lady Song's ability to keep a cool composure has landed her an imortant job; Yi Kang's guts and loyalty has him face to face with the King; and I think Yi Hyun's dark side will enable him to undertake tasks others would be unable to.

Yi Hyun has let the Ogre overpower him again, The only redemption I see for him is death.

They could have made this better had it been more focused on Han Kang Ho's development: they could have had him work with the rookie while making decisions so he could learn, or independantly studying. The romance, in my opinion, should have been in the back, while the courtroom politics in the front.

One of my annoyances is just how much the FL drinks. Does she even drink water? She doesn't have any problematic traits, and I quite like her, but, goodness, cut down on your beer and soju intake.

I'll have to admit, the OST and the poster brought me here. I knew straightaway this leaned more on the political or thriller side. Let's see how this goes, knowing that Netflix has got it to split into two. Must have been 20 episodes.

I was afraid the plot would lose its steam after the events in episode 20, but that is not the case. I am enjoying the politics immensely!

No problem! Hope you find what you're looking for :)

It seems politics is more of an issue here; I would say the love lines are more of a side story. However, the focus on it when it's given tends to be bittersweet.

We don't know that since the ending will tell us. However, the drama is too good to be ignored.

Confession is very good! I actually watched a bit of Mad Dog yesterday too. :)

I think you should add a spoiler tag to this comment, btw.

I agree 100%. My only problem is editing at a few points, but story-wise, this drama hit the right spots. This was one of my first crime kdramas, and after watching many dramas of this genre, I can safely say this was well-written AND unique, because the plot was independant of the "evil of the higher-ups" like many dramas tend to rely on. Sure, there were a few actions here and there, but the role of the higher-ups was very convincing and understandable in those areas.

As for Cha Ji An and Lee Hyun... A commentor on this page said that viewers will excuse anything for a character if he's ridiculously good looking. Besides that, I believe many had overlooked the essence of the story, which explores what makes a person a monster, and where morality stands. And we explore that through each main character and criminal presented to us. When you boil it down to a mere bromance, you're bound to overlook the sheer toxicity underlying the bittersweetness. Ji An saw it as a tragic relationship like it was. I guess others wanted fluff when it was beyond that.

It's been highlighted throughout the show that PBG was obsessed with his brother pretty unhealthily, because he was a proof of his stolen childhood.

The preview for episode 13 tells me that it's time for Song Ja In and Yi Kang to drift further apart. But I am glad Yi Hyun has gained sanity; however, I would have loved it had Yi Kang punched him a few more times.

thank God Lady Song realized where she was wrong. Not exactly wrong, per se, but different.

Lastly, a standing ovation for the actors. Lady Song's newly found respect for Nokdu was conveyed impeccably by Han Ye Ri - she's a polished actress. Choi Moo Sung portrayed General Nokdu's overwhelmed state with ease. Then there's Yoon Shi Yoon's ability to express a range of emotions, and lack of them. I'm in love with the cast. We're in luck, fellow viewers!

And I'm guessing my prediction about Yi Hyun was correct. *happy dance* He has to experience the worst side of himself to its entirety. He has to embody the Ogre before he returns to embody his original identity.