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A psychological thriller that messes with your mind
If there was ever a psychological thriller that truly lived up to the genre, Mouse is it.
At 20 episodes, you’d think there might be moments where the plot drags—but nope, not here. This drama keeps you on edge the entire time, playing with your mind in ways that leave you questioning everything.
Like, how did I end up feeling bad for someone so despicable?
I won’t lie—I had a hunch about Jung Ba-Reum from early on. But the way the narrative unfolded was pure brilliance. The writers took the “what goes around comes around” trope and executed it in the most brutal way imaginable. Every twist and turn was intentional, and no detail was wasted.
Of course, what really made this drama work was the acting. It’s been ages since I last watched a Lee Seung-Gi drama, and honestly, the man never disappoints. But the real surprise for me? Lee Hee-Joon as Ko Moo-Chi. I don’t think I’ve seen any of his work before, but wow—he nailed it. His portrayal of someone living with the aftermath of trauma and loss was gut-wrenching. That breakdown scene in the final episode? I wept for him, with him.
This wasn’t just a well-written thriller—it was a complex, emotionally charged narrative that didn’t shy away from the harsh realities victims and their families face. Some of the scenes were difficult to stomach, but they served a purpose, adding to the intensity of the story rather than feeling gratuitous.
The emotions this drama evokes are strong—hate, sorrow, anger, sympathy, all of it. And the ending? One of the most satisfying I’ve seen in a long time. It brought everything full circle, gave every character (and the audience) closure, and wrapped up the story in a way that felt truly complete.
Plot twists were dropped at just the right moments, and the execution was top-tier. A brilliantly crafted psychological thriller, backed by actors who are absolute pros.
A solid 9/10 from me—the minus 1 purely because some of the themes were a bit much, but that doesn’t take away from how incredibly well-made this drama is. Major props to the entire cast and crew, especially the child actors. Absolutely commendable.
At 20 episodes, you’d think there might be moments where the plot drags—but nope, not here. This drama keeps you on edge the entire time, playing with your mind in ways that leave you questioning everything.
Like, how did I end up feeling bad for someone so despicable?
I won’t lie—I had a hunch about Jung Ba-Reum from early on. But the way the narrative unfolded was pure brilliance. The writers took the “what goes around comes around” trope and executed it in the most brutal way imaginable. Every twist and turn was intentional, and no detail was wasted.
Of course, what really made this drama work was the acting. It’s been ages since I last watched a Lee Seung-Gi drama, and honestly, the man never disappoints. But the real surprise for me? Lee Hee-Joon as Ko Moo-Chi. I don’t think I’ve seen any of his work before, but wow—he nailed it. His portrayal of someone living with the aftermath of trauma and loss was gut-wrenching. That breakdown scene in the final episode? I wept for him, with him.
This wasn’t just a well-written thriller—it was a complex, emotionally charged narrative that didn’t shy away from the harsh realities victims and their families face. Some of the scenes were difficult to stomach, but they served a purpose, adding to the intensity of the story rather than feeling gratuitous.
The emotions this drama evokes are strong—hate, sorrow, anger, sympathy, all of it. And the ending? One of the most satisfying I’ve seen in a long time. It brought everything full circle, gave every character (and the audience) closure, and wrapped up the story in a way that felt truly complete.
Plot twists were dropped at just the right moments, and the execution was top-tier. A brilliantly crafted psychological thriller, backed by actors who are absolute pros.
A solid 9/10 from me—the minus 1 purely because some of the themes were a bit much, but that doesn’t take away from how incredibly well-made this drama is. Major props to the entire cast and crew, especially the child actors. Absolutely commendable.
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