Wait_IsItNot
Purgatory
Kang Ha-neul sure knows how to pick up good projects
From the synopsis of the drama, I wasn't expecting much from this. I went in without any expectations. Going by the first episode, fingers crossed, this probably will be best non-romance KDrama of 2022.
2022 has been the year of cheesiness so far. Dramas which did well this year had too much cheese. The reason might be KDrama going mainstream because of international OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+ etc. This is good and all, except purist like me suffer. This Drama provides chance for us to reconnect to the reason we became KDrama addicts - the reason being great art of story-telling.
KYH is a trainee prosecutor. He has a sordid past due to absence of his father. Some circumstances conspire and he is working with senior prosecutors including MJH. Together they plan to bring some justice to justice system itself. To get key evidence, KYH is asked to voluntarily go in prison. Initially reluctant, he goes in. Inside prison, will the pivotal plot take place?
OST is okay-ish for now. Let's hope it's get better. Cinematography is excellent. In the episode 1 itself, the gambling house setup is outstanding.
Acting is all around great by veterans and of course by Kang Ha-neul. The subtleness of change in body language of KYH on getting ordinary cards during gambling house scene was inextricable. LYY has minimal role in the first episode. Going by the script, I don't foresee any big role for her in this drama. If they (I hope not) include some romantic side story, that would be different thing.
If you like solemn story with thriller overtone go ahead with it. I don't think you'll find any non-romantic drama (being redundant here) better than this in 2022.
2022 has been the year of cheesiness so far. Dramas which did well this year had too much cheese. The reason might be KDrama going mainstream because of international OTT platforms like Netflix, Disney+ etc. This is good and all, except purist like me suffer. This Drama provides chance for us to reconnect to the reason we became KDrama addicts - the reason being great art of story-telling.
KYH is a trainee prosecutor. He has a sordid past due to absence of his father. Some circumstances conspire and he is working with senior prosecutors including MJH. Together they plan to bring some justice to justice system itself. To get key evidence, KYH is asked to voluntarily go in prison. Initially reluctant, he goes in. Inside prison, will the pivotal plot take place?
OST is okay-ish for now. Let's hope it's get better. Cinematography is excellent. In the episode 1 itself, the gambling house setup is outstanding.
Acting is all around great by veterans and of course by Kang Ha-neul. The subtleness of change in body language of KYH on getting ordinary cards during gambling house scene was inextricable. LYY has minimal role in the first episode. Going by the script, I don't foresee any big role for her in this drama. If they (I hope not) include some romantic side story, that would be different thing.
If you like solemn story with thriller overtone go ahead with it. I don't think you'll find any non-romantic drama (being redundant here) better than this in 2022.
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