Mysteries, Thrillers, Detectives and Murder

I have so much nostalgia for this. It was my first Korean thriller. I love the dialogue, and I was very invested in it at the time. I watched it twice over, back to back. Then a few more times. In hindsight, if I watched it these days I'd probably enjoy it far less. Still excellent though.

This drama knows what it intends to do, and the execution is great. Every recommendation, this is such an easy watch. Season 2 does not reach the same heights, but still worth it if you loved the characters.

Does exactly what it sets out to do. Complete story, but not draggy. Each case feels different yet incredibly convincing. Great acting, and definitely worth a watch for those who enjoy the genre. Based off true events.

Brilliant. Cohesive story that builds until it culminates in the final episodes. Morally complex characters that are always engaging and superbly acted. There is great friend-chemistry between the main leads that is absolutely hilarious and welcome comic relief in this otherwise heavy and serious story. One of the best dramas of 2022.

Best across-time-communication(is that the right description?) drama I've ever seen. Keeps you on your toes, and the ML actor absolutely slayed. 

Some very impressive acting from one of the main leads. The other lead I find no faults, he just  pales in comparison. This is a very good thriller, though it would have benefited from a more compact narrative and less episodes (second half was so slow).

Great, but difficult to emotionally engage with. The ending was slow. It's a pity the "mysterious" villian was typecast, so the tension was lessened.

By no means perfect, but there's something about this drama that I love, despite its flaws. The character growth of the protagonist is very clear, and with a revenge plot and tragic past, this was very much my cup of tea. Beware the medical gore.

I should rewatch this. It's been years, and I honestly can't remember much at all. I'm not even sure if it fits on this list. But it is a thriller and I think there was a murder or two...

Not a train-wreck, but really nothing special either. Considering all the gems I have on hold, I'm surprised I finished this.

Goes downhill. Don't waste your time.

Over-rated, but not without its charms. There were moments I really enjoyed, though I was disappointed by the conclusion to the mystery. It was a great twist, but I guess that one actor just didn't compel me at all. Finished due to peer pressure to be honest. Still worth a watch.

Pure fun. Really, this drama was hugely successful for a reason. There are some... plot holes with the main antagonist that I wish didn't exist, but I'm willing to overlook them for the awesome ride that this drama delivers. It's good, but over-rated. Don't expect the moon, just enjoy it.

Very slow. Protagonists aren't particularly likable, but wow, is it creepy. Enjoyed it more than I expected.

I very much enjoyed this. But I was incredibly sleep-deprived at the time, and watched it all in one go. I recommend this, though I definitely didn't watch this one with much scrutiny.

Difficult to get into due the the protagonist's dated gender politics. It improves, and I managed to finish.

Good. But at the same time convoluted. I really feel this could have had a much greater impact if it was shorter. Also, I guess I don't like all the religious imagery - it somehow makes it feel faker and less chilling. Also, the villain is obvious and boring. Still the main characters are so easy to get invested in, and therefore this is still worth the watch.

The lighting was a bit dark, and I'm not a fan of time jumps in narratives, though it works here. The delay between part 1 and part 2 sucked out my immersion and I haven't finished it, despite trying. 

Okay. Typical time-travel pitfalls. A mysterious killer. Generally engaging, but slow.  Tonally, a very nostalgic watch. Decent ending, all things considered.

An easy watch with well-written characters to keep it engaging. Don't take it too seriously and you'll have a lot of fun.

Great start. The rest remains to be seen.