The crime is the ending
The series began with so much intrigue that it kept me glued to the screen, eagerly anticipating each new episode. It was a classic whodunit that constantly had me guessing who the real culprit was. While it lacked the intensity and suspense of a true crime drama, it’s difficult to expect that level of grit from a BL series.
This was a low-production Korean series with plenty of potential. The premise was promising, but unfortunately, the writing never lived up to it. With episodes running only about 20 minutes each, the story lacked the depth needed to develop either the mystery or the characters. The romance didn’t feel natural and often seemed forced. Too many questions were raised throughout the series, only to be left unclear.
The acting, particularly by Park Si Woo, wasn’t convincing. Whether it was his performance or the director’s inability to draw out the necessary emotions, his portrayal of a broken, defenseless former police officer was difficult to believe. In contrast, Cho Min Kyu was the standout of the cast, delivering a compelling performance as the unhinged antihero.
The ending was perhaps the biggest disappointment. The obvious CGI beach scene felt completely out of place, and using handcuffs as a symbol of lifelong commitment came across as more cheesy than meaningful.
I genuinely wanted this series to succeed and found myself rooting for it from the very beginning. Sadly, despite its intriguing premise, it ended up being a missed opportunity that never fulfilled its potential.
This was a low-production Korean series with plenty of potential. The premise was promising, but unfortunately, the writing never lived up to it. With episodes running only about 20 minutes each, the story lacked the depth needed to develop either the mystery or the characters. The romance didn’t feel natural and often seemed forced. Too many questions were raised throughout the series, only to be left unclear.
The acting, particularly by Park Si Woo, wasn’t convincing. Whether it was his performance or the director’s inability to draw out the necessary emotions, his portrayal of a broken, defenseless former police officer was difficult to believe. In contrast, Cho Min Kyu was the standout of the cast, delivering a compelling performance as the unhinged antihero.
The ending was perhaps the biggest disappointment. The obvious CGI beach scene felt completely out of place, and using handcuffs as a symbol of lifelong commitment came across as more cheesy than meaningful.
I genuinely wanted this series to succeed and found myself rooting for it from the very beginning. Sadly, despite its intriguing premise, it ended up being a missed opportunity that never fulfilled its potential.
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