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The Devil Judge | S01E01

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

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SHIN HA KYUN & KIM YOUNG KWANG in EVILIVE (x)

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First Impressions

Isn't it interesting that before Do-young and Dong-soo speak another word to each other they study the other's hands? At first I assumed that it was to show them both fidgeting, but we're not here for face value interpretations so let's dig in a little deeper😏. From the very moment that we're introduced to Do-young he is holding a baseball, something that is very symbolic with his past and identity. After all, we literally just saw him use it to kill a fly a few seconds ago, an indication of the killer instinct that he showed even when he was younger. But in this awkward moment of silence Dong-soo is seen caressing his wedding ring, a symbol of his marriage and love for his wife, which we see later in the episode when he threatens her co-worker for sexually assaulting her. These two items are very important to our characters but why does it intrigue the other? Perhaps we'll see Do-young use Dong-soo's martial relationship to to lure him away from his morals and deeper into his corrupt world? Perhaps, we'll see Dong-soo adapt Do-young's violent antics as he progresses up the criminal ladder? I guess we'll find out soon enough!

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KIM NAM GIL as HA YOUNG THROUGH THE DARKNESS (2022)

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⟢ highlight of the hour: d.p. 2 [6/6] ⟣

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Vigilante || Never Ends Up Right

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Jung Hae In x Anan Magazine

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"Your banquet is over."

더킹 (Deoking / The King), 2017.

Dir. & Writ. Han Jae-rim | DOP Woo-hyung Kim

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Somebody on Netflix isn´t a k drama

ik most people watching this series now are kdrama fans and this isnt a kdrama so they dont like it cuz yk it isnt filled with poor acting and cute shit but it makes me sad they dont appreciate stuff with meaning

Somebody was a beaultiful series about two people that shouldnt be capable of loving doing it, they are literal antisocials (psycopaths for people who are not familiar with psychology) and it was so overwhelming so see how they connected so perfectly, how they did understand each other so much they talked so little

It really got me when Sum said Yuno was someone else special she might never meet again (before K wording him lol) because yeah he was, they were connected from the very first moment they talked about that cat

When Yuno said he wished he had meet her sooner while crying (they were already after him)

the thing is, Yuno and Sum are the same.

She might even be worse.

They were in love yet she still killed him, and from the start of the series she was already afraid of doing it.

She loved him, he loved her, but their emotions are shallow if you know what i mean, they can love someone yet still kill them because they dont feel stuff like normal people do and i know the general public is not gonna get this because theyre not familiar with this kind of mind but please believe me when i say this series was beaultiful for a lot of people and yes you might not like it and thats fine

BUT DONT SAY IT WAS MEANINGLESS because it had so much meaning it made me cry multiple times

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I swear I’m going to do more than reblog polls! I just haven’t been watching or reading many mysteries, lately, but now that the weather is cooling down here I’m ready to get cosy with some murder shows very soon 😊

I should probably do an intro post sometime too haha

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Vigilante

After all 8 episodes being aired, I am quite disappointed from the show. Like I expected more out of it. In terms of character, the character in general was well thought of, but it didn't feel like we had enough connection with him to feel close to the guy. The only backstory of him we got was at the very beginning, according to me it needed more things here and there where the audience can relate more to the character. But also the way they showed it was the only way it could be somewhat realistic?

But it was quite predictable of how another person close to him would die, but he wouldn't. Also according to the number of episodes I could have been cut short. I can see where the writers wanted the story to come to a full circle.

There are talks of a season 2. So I am thinking, it could shed more light and improve the series from what it already is.

I would watch it, as it was a quite interesting story to tell, and i am curious to know where the story will go ahead.

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The Devil Judge | S01E05

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

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THE FLY

I find it interesting that already in the first episode we're getting a common thread between Seo Do-young and Han Dong-soo, something that gives an insight into their morality and nature, in this case being how both of them react to a fly.

In Do-young's case, he immediately throws a baseball at the insect after noticing its presence. Now what's interesting is that the fly had not been buzzing around or causing a distraction, yet its mere existence irritated Do-young so much that he sought to kill it.

His ease and lack of hesitation to kill the insect shows just how apathetic he's become towards death and maybe even murder. It could also forewarn how he treats those that get in his way or even those that become a vexation.

Meanwhile, Dong-soo treats the fly with more patience - he gives it a chance. We can tell from his expression that the fly is an irritation to him, yet he opens the window to let it out, giving the insect a choice, one it doesn't take and this is where we see a shift.

At first he tries to smack it away, a failed attempt that spurs more irritation. Then he tracks the fly's movements before pouncing and catching it in his hand, an action that resembles a predator hunting its prey.

This is enforced when we see him tightening his hold on the fly, squeezing his fingers so much that we see them redden. Why does he do this? Catching the fly was enough, that probably even killed it. Yet something spurs this action, someone...

Do-young.

In this moment we get shown the scene where Dong-soo refuses Do-young's offer to work for him stating that, "There's a line I shouldn't cross" to which Do-young replies, "A line? There is a line to cross. You haven't seen the bottom enough yet...Does this hurt your ego? Then keep on living pathetically."

Clearly these words rattle Dong-soo and what follows is the savage murder of this insect at the hands of someone who had just sworn that there he would never cross the line. And yet without even being in the same room as him, Do-young has already started to influence/bring out the worst parts of Dong-soo, he's made him cross that line and soon he'll see the bottom.

Funnily enough, after both of these characters kill the fly, residues of it remain on their hands, evidence of their actions tainting their skin, marking them both with death and binding them through a shared sin - murder - perhaps the first of many.

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Review: Through The Darkness

Finished watching "Through The Darkness" (2022 Korean drama), and I cannot recommend this series enough. There's a lot I love about this show, and these things, for me, make it stand out from other similar series about profilers.

This is based on the autobiography of South Korea's first criminal profiler, and you can see that the series does pay attention to details, and it's very realistic this way. It takes years for the crimes to be solved, and there's a lot of pushback when new methods are introduced.

It did start out a little slow, and if you're looking for a murder mystery, this show isn't about that, since the audience does know who the killer is before any of the police do.

I do like that it's less about the killers, and does not glorify or justify their actions. The show is more focused not just on the police, but also on the victims and their bereaved loved ones. This is an important theme that is explored throughout the series, and ultimately led to the resolution of the final conflict of the main character, Song Ha-young.

Speaking of Song Ha-young, I love him so much, huhu. Sometimes main characters in shows like this tend to be cold and emotionally withdrawn, and that is not the case with him. He's so full of empathy and kindness, and it is this which makes him a great profiler.

(Also Kim Nam-gil was so good in this! I should watch more of his shows, haha. I've only watched bits and pieces of "Live Up To Your Name" before, but I did like what I saw of him there.)

I also love the other characters (especially Chief Kook Young-soo), and their growth throughout the series, even those who were not very likable in the beginning. It's nice to see healthy friendships and team dynamics like this.

I'm a bit sad that it's only twelve episodes long. 😢 The last episode is my favorite because here, you can see they all trust each other now, and together they're able to outsmart the killer they're trying to catch. Hope there will be a second season so we can see more of this.

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Kelly Hu in NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) Killshot

S1E5

While riding a water toy, a man, Daniel Su, sustains a gunshot to his chest; he dies on the way to a hospital; he was an electronics engineer who five years ago defected to the USA from North Korea; his own firm two weeks ago won a contract with the US Department of Defense for the creation of a communication system for the Marine Corps; the SecNav expresses interest; Callen and company investigate. G and Sam find the body of Daniel's business partner. Eric and the gang see that Daniel's shooter is an Asian chick; Vance gives her name (Kai) and says that they're in a pile of trouble; Eric learns that she's North Korean. While G and Sam watch, Kai takes a shot at Jimmy, Daniel's brother; Kai and Vance have a chat; Dom goes underground as a cop; Kai opens fire again and takes return fire but gets away again; Abby, in Washington, provides information, which allows Kensi to get a confession; Dom loses a button. [To be concluded in "Endgame" (s7e7 of NCIS).]

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I will only look at you forever. I will only make you happy. I will only love you.

Will you be my queen?