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“Evil lies in the very hearts of mankind.”
Korea’s famous JTBC television network has done it yet again with a powerful story line and best project of 2021. This drama has it all!. A tantalizing yet underrated gem that will give the thrills and suspense you would have always looked for and wanted to experience.
Even the best of thriller movies and series would have failed to provide what this drama will. And here’s why you should watch it.
Introduction
Drama’s Name - Beyond Evil (2021)
Directed by - Shim Na-yeon
No. of Episodes - 16
Genre - Procedural Drama & Psychological Thriller
Original Language - Korean (available with English subtitles)
A Stellar Cast
Shin Ha-kyun as Lee Dong Sik (inspector)
Yeo Jin-goo as Han Joo-won (inspector)
Choi Sung-eun as Yoo Jae-yi
Chun Ho-jin as Nam Sang-bae
Nam Yoon-su as Oh Ji-hoon
Kim Shin-rok as Oh Ji-hwa
Choi Dae-hoon as Park Jeong-je
Synopsis
The story revolves around two fearless men, Lee Dong Sik and Han Joo-won who break the law to catch a serial murderer.
Two decades ago, Lee Dong Sik was suspected guilty of a serial murder of his sister which turned his life upside down. Now being one of the most brilliant detectives in the police force, he is willing to do anything to catch the mysterious murderer who killed his sister and few other women in a district named Manyang.
Still bearing the scars of that fateful case and dark secrets vowed to tell nobody, he joins hands with a young rising detective from a high profile background named Han JooWon who was transferred to the Manyang police substation in search for the same criminal.
“Who is the Monster? Is it you? Is it me? Is it us?”
But in their journey both come across secrets and situations that make them question the innocence of everyone around them who happen to get involved in the case, including themselves. Only time will tell what lies next.
First Impression - Drama Review
I was in ‘awe’ just knowing the drama was nominated for so many awards this year and made me think what is so special about it?. Curiosity had no patience and I immediately started watching it.
To no surprise the drama truly lived up to its expectations. In fact, it exceeds expectations and solidifies itself with marvellous work on character development.
It received immense positive reviews and was nominated for 7 Baeksang Arts Awards, winning 3 - Best Drama, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Shin Ha-kyun. It was also selected as one of the final candidates for the Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize - Television. Now, let me tell you why it's one of the underrated gems of 2021.
Though the drama did not receive many views while it was airing, soon after its nomination it became a big hit! Fans internationally and domestically were crazy about it. Just as one might have guessed right, its plot is very similar to the title.
The murders are vile and contemptible that you can’t help but feel so furious while watching the show. It’s a 16 episode long drama and personally speaking it did not disappoint me.
Every scene from the start to end was just right and had a proper ending while leaving huge space for suspense, successfully making the audience hold on to it and wait for the next.
The story has been structured in such a way that it is not easy to figure out but when you do, you will be disgusted by what you see.
I assure you the drama won’t gross you out but its crime can be difficult to swallow at times. However, embedded with skillful complications you will find many layers linked to one case as the drama progresses.
Highlights - Spoiler Alert!
1. Opening Scene - The Search
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2. The Insane Killer Smile
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3. Dong Sik - The most obvious suspect.
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“You’ve never shot anyone before, right?” (Dong Sik)
4. Is he really the Killer?
5. The Climax (Episode 7) - Not yet the end.
“Did you come alone?” (Jin Mook)
“No way.” (Han Joo-won)
“Darn it.” (Jin Mook)
“That’s right. Your life from now on is completely finished.” (Han Joo-won)
The Bottom Line
This is one type of kdrama that non-kdrama fans who love psychological thrillers can watch and will be glad they did. It is a complete masterpiece and a unique Korean thriller show you may not come across easily.
The many twists and turns, especially the stellar performances by the cast is what makes the viewers pay attention to details to catch on, only to find out your conclusion about who the killer is, was wrong.
My ratings for the show - 5 on 5
For free, you can watch the show on - Viki / Dramacool
Written By - Umme-Aiman
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