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emilybarnes688

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Flower of Evil korean drama review
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Flower of Evil
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by emilybarnes688
Feb 19, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
This review may contain spoilers

An almost perfect suspenseful thriller!

What the heck do I do now that it's over!? *cries*

This was definitely one of the best shows I have ever watched! It literally was so thrilling and suspenseful I could not stop watching - probably the most I have ever 'binged' a show.

I was eating this plot right up until the end of episode 15 - to the writers: why did you have to do us so dirty!? Why could you have let Hyeon-su be in a coma for a couple of days, wake up and be happy!? Why did you have to make him lose his memory!? This is the worst trope!! Probably my only issue with the whole show - like it really ruined the whole story after that. He couldn't remember his wife! He couldn't remember his daughter! He could remember that he loved his wife, but that was about it. The ending even seemed depressing, even though it was a shot with their whole family together.

Taking it right back to the beginning, I always suspected that Hyeon-su wasn't a serial killer/psychopath. I don't know if this was meant to be obvious to the audience, but there was always a vibe. I even predicted that it was Hyeon-su's sister that had done the killing because in every flashback and moments where he was faced with killing someone, Hyeon-su just couldn't do it. And then there was a flashback where he was in his uniform and something triggered that it could have been his sister.

Their father was completely awful - I just never understand how people like him are born and grow into something so evil, and for them to then go on and have children!? I felt so sorry for Hyeon-su being forced to be 'exorcised' and encouraged to kill.

The biggest creep in this show was definitely the real Baek Hee-sung. He was just creepy to look at, but then he would bite his nails and that sound! Disgusts me so much I found it hard to watch whenever he did that. Before we even knew he was the accomplice and we didn't have a clue why he would be, I was already thinking it was probably him because what other random person could they pluck off the street? And it was weird how the whole car accident thing panned out. Also, why did he randomly wake up when the mother took the mask off his face? Coincidence?

I don't know if this show was meant to be predictable in some ways, but I definitely got all of the vibes before it was confirmed. Except for that bombshell of a twist at the end. I don't think I will ever be able to forgive the writer's for doing that. Why!? Just why!?

There weren't any moments where the audience should be laughing at this show, but when Ji-won asked Hyeon-su for help in finding the culprit I couldn't help but laugh. It seemed so ridiculous when at the time the audience is thinking it is him.

The actors in this show are actually amazing! They did such an excellent job - so much emotion was portrayed. I was crying by the point where Hyeon-su was on the bridge and Ji-won came to find him. So many of their scenes were heartbreaking but also romantic. The chemistry between these actors was something else. I've never been more keen to see a relationship develop between a husband and wife, but this show definitely portrays that aspect.

A special mention for Eun-ha - gorgeous girl did such a good job of acting. Where are these dramas getting the child actors from? They amaze me!

The music was pretty much perfect. That music that always played at the most heartbreaking moments made me tear up every time I swear!

I just don't know what I am supposed to do now. This show has left a large void that needs to be filled.

-E
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