Definitely on the weaker side of c-noir dramas. The last 3 episodes were far too melodramatic. Went full on to trying to manipulate emotions. I can't stand it, and will never fall for it. First episodes were good. I'm not a fluff watcher but c-crime drama watcher, expressly (have watched nearly all Light On / iQIYI suspense theatre dramas). 6.5.
Can anyone explain why Lee Kwang Soo is being praised for his role in this show.? I think he is overacting, and…
He is overacting. That affects my rating also, that he is cartoonish sets the level at 7.0 for me. Director is to blame hence I don't expect this one to get any better. He was good in Karma.
It can already be seen that we'll get some substantial flavor of the historical background and atmosphere. This is not just fiction; 1986-1988 SK was still under military rule. Director Park says “It explores how a rural community in the capital region was affected by serial killings in the mid-to-late 1980s, and why the killer wasn’t caught at the time.”
No, it's not. That is clear misinformation. Did you not read the article? Entirely different country and culture and historical situation. Pls, why are you on this site?
It can already be seen that we'll get some substantial flavor of the historical background and atmosphere. This is not just fiction; 1986-1988 SK was still under military rule. Director Park says “It explores how a rural community in the capital region was affected by serial killings in the mid-to-late 1980s, and why the killer wasn’t caught at the time.”
I'm a fan of director Xu Bing hence I see this a bit differently. Like Fearless Blood, this is a wild road trip…
some of my favorite scenes/things: - the magical flute fight (mindblowing) - Feng Cheng throwing herself off the cliff (she didn't die btw. Wonderful landscape) - Oyang Feng having a serious conversation with Dan Min with whilst entirely buried and only his head sticking from the ground - Oyang Feng mud battle - the headgear getting thrown around in the tailor shop fight - how our 2 MLs are masters of martial arts but deep down childish and immature (I thought that was cute) - Chai Qiong and his conversion: "no matter how great a martial arts master your are, there's always someone better" (what a great funny character)
I'm a fan of director Xu Bing hence I see this a bit differently. Like Fearless Blood, this is a wild road trip that revels on cinematic gorgeousness with a pronounced emphasis on quirkiness and absurdity. Alexander Jodorowsky is the closest reference point. Expect heroic (without reason) sacrifices, lots of duelling and ridiculously gorgeous fight scenes. This is first and foremost a feast for the eyes and doesn't really care to explain the world in which it takes place (even, doesn't take it very seriously). I can see why people who like the original work would not like this at all. 9/10.
"Repetition leads to an upward spiral" is the motto of this drama. We see the evolution of police work and criminal investigation tech through decades. I find this a very interesting and sympathetic drama. Although a drama about ordinary crime solving police work without no action action scenes and zero flashiness is probably not everyone's piece of cake. All the cases are basically "impossible to solve" cold cases. We get to see police doing the basic legwork from house to house checking inhabitants to narrow down the range of suspects, watching hundreds of hours of videotapes. Just to get one lead to continue with. How to get police units from different cities to adopt a common goal and collaborate seamlessly. How to get seasoned investigators to drop their favorite theories and start anew from scratch. The camaderie between the main investigators and between police teams is very nice to watch. Anyone familiar with Yu He Wei's acting knows to expect a lowkey but magnificent performance. Qin Hei is the epitome of persistence and patience but occasionally looses his marbles (as anyone would). Highly recommend this drama.
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A fact, not a propability.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260413/the-scarecrow-revisits-infamous-serial-murder-case
Entirely different country, entirely different culture, entirely different historical situation.
If you don't respect k-dramas unique qualities, why are you on this site?
It can already be seen that we'll get some substantial flavor of the historical background and atmosphere. This is not just fiction; 1986-1988 SK was still under military rule. Director Park says “It explores how a rural community in the capital region was affected by serial killings in the mid-to-late 1980s, and why the killer wasn’t caught at the time.”
It can already be seen that we'll get some substantial flavor of the historical background and atmosphere. This is not just fiction; 1986-1988 SK was still under military rule. Director Park says “It explores how a rural community in the capital region was affected by serial killings in the mid-to-late 1980s, and why the killer wasn’t caught at the time.”
- the magical flute fight (mindblowing)
- Feng Cheng throwing herself off the cliff (she didn't die btw. Wonderful landscape)
- Oyang Feng having a serious conversation with Dan Min with whilst entirely buried and only his head sticking from the ground
- Oyang Feng mud battle
- the headgear getting thrown around in the tailor shop fight
- how our 2 MLs are masters of martial arts but deep down childish and immature (I thought that was cute)
- Chai Qiong and his conversion: "no matter how great a martial arts master your are, there's always someone better" (what a great funny character)
Chinese dramas are not made for the overseas audiences.
Watch Man's Inhumanity to Man. I think every Japanese school kid should watch it.