Lee Joon Gi’s back and in fine martial form as a hotheaded prosecutor who lives by the law and his fists. On paper, the character does seem a little too similar to the one he played in “Lawless Lawyer,” but in practice, they end up being reasonably distinct. At a pace so frenetic that it… Continue reading First Impressions: “Again My Life” Is A Twisty Tale Of Slow Burn Vengeance
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5 Memorable Lines From Episodes 9-10 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman”
“Military Prosecutor Doberman” is back after a week’s hiatus. Some of the breakneck momentum of the initial episodes seems to have dissipated as our corruption-fighting duo settles into a rhythm. But there’s no getting comfortable just yet. Enemies abound at every corner, and our titular male lead’s past is just about to catch up to him.… Continue reading 5 Memorable Lines From Episodes 9-10 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman”
5 Wild Twists We Loved In Episodes 7-8 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman”
We’ve hit the halfway mark for “Military Prosecutor Doberman,” and the show slows slightly as Do Bae Man (Ahn Bo Hyun) and Cha Woo In (Jo Bo Ah) face the mother of all unexpected hiccups. This drama is so, so good at pulling the rug out from underneath the viewer, with twists and turns that… Continue reading 5 Wild Twists We Loved In Episodes 7-8 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman”
5 Times The Revenge Gets Going In Episodes 5-6 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman”
“Military Prosecutor Doberman” returns with a tense couplet as alliances get underway and former ties shatter. Do Bae Man’s (Ahn Bo Hyun) realization of the truth behind his parents’ death sends him through all five stages of grief as he tries to figure out whether he should let the past be the past or dive… Continue reading 5 Times The Revenge Gets Going In Episodes 5-6 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman”
5 Moments From Episodes 3-4 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman” That Had Our Jaws On The Floor
“Military Prosecutor Doberman” keeps the ball rolling this week as the rapid momentum of the initial episodes pushes the narrative to new, volatile heights. The show doesn’t hesitate to give away its secrets, and it isn’t long before both our main characters start to place all their cards on the table. But their enemies aren’t… Continue reading 5 Moments From Episodes 3-4 Of “Military Prosecutor Doberman” That Had Our Jaws On The Floor
First Impressions: “Military Prosecutor Doberman” Tears A Scathing Hole In An Ancient Institution
Another year, another legal K-drama. Only this one looks a little different. In the vein of last year’s masterpiece “The Devil Judge,” “Military Prosecutor Doberman” examines justice using a different venue: the military. In doing so, it rips into Korea’s most familiar yet most secretive institution. As legions of K-pop fans will know, every Korean… Continue reading First Impressions: “Military Prosecutor Doberman” Tears A Scathing Hole In An Ancient Institution
First Impressions: “Through The Darkness” Tells A Realistic Story With Eerily Human Villains
SBS’s latest thriller offering has largely gone under the radar despite rave reviews. “Through the Darkness” is a little different from standard whodunit mysteries and bone-chilling thrillers like “Defendant” or “I Remember You.” Rather than focusing wholeheartedly on our hero Song Ha Young (Kim Nam Gil) and his backstory or motivations, the drama chronicles his… Continue reading First Impressions: “Through The Darkness” Tells A Realistic Story With Eerily Human Villains
Blood, Revenge, And Found Family: 5 Reasons To Watch “Bulgasal”
This past weekend saw “Bulgasal” tvN’s latest fantasy outing, come to an end. This show was expected to be a derivative version of “Goblin” but quickly managed to distinguish itself by building a thrilling tale of a man driven by revenge to seek out the woman who took everything from him 600 years ago. There are… Continue reading Blood, Revenge, And Found Family: 5 Reasons To Watch “Bulgasal”
5 Reasons Why “Melancholia” Is A Guilt-Free Ride With A Ton Of Heart
“Melancholia” ended a few weeks ago, wrapping up a run that was quiet and without much fanfare despite it starring the magnetic Lee Do Hyun and effervescent Im Soo Jung. The drama attracted somewhat low ratings, even if the acting was acknowledged as brilliant, because of the controversial subject matter: specifically, a teacher-student romance. However, the execution of… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why “Melancholia” Is A Guilt-Free Ride With A Ton Of Heart
5 Reasons “Jirisan” Is A New Kind Of Disaster Drama
“Jirisan” wrapped up its run last year but continues to be memorable in how it redefined the disaster drama genre. Most disaster dramas focus on city-wide phenomenon, like “D-Day” and “Designated Survivor: 60 Days,” or national catastrophes, manmade or supernatural, like “Dark Hole” and “Sweet Home.” However, “Jirisan” combines both nature, man, and a force in… Continue reading 5 Reasons “Jirisan” Is A New Kind Of Disaster Drama