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One of those rare series where every word, every action, and every silence carries meaning
Beyond Evil is a 2021 psychological thriller drama starring Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo in the lead roles. In summary, the story revolves around two fearless detectives in the police force who (somewhat) work together to track down and identify a serial killer from 20 years ago. However, as they dig deeper, new evidence emerges, suggesting that there might be more than one killer and that the killer could be among them. Hence, no one can be trusted, not even themselves.
The show started off a bit slow and, for me, slightly boring, but it really picked up after episode 5. After that, waiting for each new episode felt like an eternity. What truly set this show apart was its originality. It avoided the usual clichés and kept me completely hooked, constantly guessing who the real killer was. I found myself searching for hidden clues, analyzing facial expressions, and trying to piece everything together. Every time I thought I'd figured it out, the show introduced a new suspect and completely changed the direction of the story. Beyond Evil delivers genuinely unexpected twists without relying on recycled plot devices.
Aside from the storyline, another aspect the show excels in is its casting. Both Yeo Jin Goo and Shin Ha Kyun are brilliant actors who clearly knew what they were doing, so there wasn’t a single weak performance throughout the drama. Lastly, the soundtrack, including the background music, is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time. If the creators ever decide to release a CD featuring all the songs, I’ll definitely buy it.
Finally, to those wondering whether to check this show out or not, definitely give it a try. I’m absolutely certain you’ll love it. And if you find the beginning a little slow like I did, make sure to stick around until episode 5.
The show started off a bit slow and, for me, slightly boring, but it really picked up after episode 5. After that, waiting for each new episode felt like an eternity. What truly set this show apart was its originality. It avoided the usual clichés and kept me completely hooked, constantly guessing who the real killer was. I found myself searching for hidden clues, analyzing facial expressions, and trying to piece everything together. Every time I thought I'd figured it out, the show introduced a new suspect and completely changed the direction of the story. Beyond Evil delivers genuinely unexpected twists without relying on recycled plot devices.
Aside from the storyline, another aspect the show excels in is its casting. Both Yeo Jin Goo and Shin Ha Kyun are brilliant actors who clearly knew what they were doing, so there wasn’t a single weak performance throughout the drama. Lastly, the soundtrack, including the background music, is one of the best I’ve heard in a long time. If the creators ever decide to release a CD featuring all the songs, I’ll definitely buy it.
Finally, to those wondering whether to check this show out or not, definitely give it a try. I’m absolutely certain you’ll love it. And if you find the beginning a little slow like I did, make sure to stick around until episode 5.
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