Oh no, I can sense some serious cringe.

God, where do I start with this one? It's tough to get through. The characters is really handsome and seem very mysterious which can be something really cool for a thriller. Although it felt a bit bleak, probably because it's the first episode, now on to the cringe. First, the English. I understand that they don't speak English as their first language and I'm perfectly fine with that, but I cringed even more at David McInnis lines than Jang Ki Yong's. They always make white people sound so dumb in South Korean dramas, don't know why but it just feels awkward. I wish that it was a Korean dude who spoke Korean instead of McInnis, maybe it's just McInnis that I hate? Didn't like him in Descendants of the Sun either so maybe that's the case, either way I cringed. The next cringe was the eyes of the main character. My exact reaction "omg no why did they do this? Looks like the bad photoshop I did on my facebook profile picture when I was 13" and that is that. The action: HORRIBLE, so overdramatic, it was not necessary to do all that.

It can only get better from here.

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7.0/10 - A pretty solid start for an action drama!

Strong and dramatic start. For some reason starting off a good action drama is always hard and I find the first episodes to be convoluted and hard to follow. Kill It episode one does a good job of giving viewers a feel for the characters and the basics of the story. Though I'm sad about Pavel. That actor never gets a lot of screen time or a lot of roles. On another note the setup of a killer with dementia is pretty compelling. I'm also a bit surprised that Pavel would let Soo Hyun have a dog. Now I'm gonna be worried that Gray, the dog, is gonna get hurt the entire series! Though clearly Pavel cares for Soo Hyun. Just in a different way seeing as he's the assassin mentor.

Now for me too be nit picky. If that guy came down that cliff like that the deer would be gone before his body even hit the ground. Let a lone loiter while a another human came down. I get it so dramatic. It also ties in to my below speculations about "good assassins" and animal links.

Nana is pretty awesome so far as Hyun Jin. To be honest I haven't seen her in any dramas, so her in such a serious role is a shock. A treat, but a shock. So far I definitely say yes! I also like how the show the rude male stereotype. The other cop says it's because she's younger and in a higher rank, but you know some it (probably a huge part) is because she's clearly a strong, smart, female. The whole dart thing . . . is interesting. Feels a bit off, but interesting.

Now to what I kind of hinted at above. I've always found it fascinating that "good assassins" always have a soft spot for animals. I've always thought it's because of the studies done on killers that they start off by torturing and killing animals. So these "good assassins" aren't' really evil because they like/love animals. Just a theory I've always had. The deer not bolting and just hanging while Hyun Jin finished off the guy is saying that the animal feels the good in him. Maybe I'm reaching.

Overall I like the cast and acting. The setups and links are clearly being made. Which only leaves the questions of what all the characters know and who this reporter. Not to mention what was in the reporter's notebook. Not to mention who Hyun Jin's client is and what game she is playing. I have a theory that Hyun Jin is the reptorter's son and the girl that owns that building is his sister? Wouldn't that be a neat drama tie in? Anywho I'm really looking forward to the next episode!

Also, fan service: good job. Good job.
I do expect some Nana fan service too though.

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