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Dark but well worth the time to watch.
I have to say this was a very dark show. I have seen the trailer and I had no idea what it was really about.I gave it a re-watch value of 9 because it is so hard to watch at the end, but it was a great show. If they did another season I would go back and watch this one to remember.
I do however find myself hoping they continue with it. I did not realize it was only 6 episodes. I had figured we would see his entire military career.
A bit of a spoiler so do not read if you have not seen it. I am not giving details but if you have read other reviews you will understand what I am talking about.
I am glad I watched it but I will admit the last episode is really heart wrenching. You can feel the pain that Jun Ho is feeling, it tore at my heart to hear his pain, for that I give the director/writer and of course the actor 10 stars for that one scene alone.
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Undoubtedly one of the most powerful plays I've watched in a long time!
I don't write reviews very often because it's difficult to find the time/passion nowadays! But when a series or movie manages to astound me to the point that I genuinely WANT to scream about how much I appreciate it, it's difficult to avoid writing about it just in case someone else is wondering if this drama is for them.Although 6 episodes are the right amount for the plot, I find myself wanting more, especially after fully appreciating the pair relationship between both major protagonists as well as their many antics. Personally, I may hope for a spin-off or a second season, but even if that doesn't happen, I am grateful to have discovered such a well-written masterpiece, which I hope many other people will like!
Ultimately, an enjoyable show with a solid plot and excellent performances. Just be ready to be furious.
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“I should at least do something”
D.P. is one of the most frustrating, heart wrenching, and hilarious dramas I have ever seen. I was aware that abuse runs rampant, especially in the military, but I was not aware just how deep it runs. I was utterly disgusted with the system of violence that is held in place by the systematic oppression that exists. D.P. follows Ah Joon Ho, a new recruit to the military. Right from the start the audience is aware that abuse is normalized. Sometimes it is often rewarded. Joon Ho, like his comrades, is physical, emotionally, and psychologically abuse. But due to his attention to detail and quick thinking, he is recruited to work as the D.P. team (aka Deserter Pursuit). They are tasked with capturing deserters from the army. Although this drama does deal with heavy topics (such as suicide, abuse, sexual and assault) it manages to still be quite hilarious. It's very difficult to switch tone in dramas but D.P. handles it wonderfully. This is mainly because of Joon Ho's partner—Ho Yeol. Ho Yeol was introduced as this eccentric, weird, yet determined individual who is often in his own little world. He serves as a huge contrast to Joon Ho, who is riddled with grief and closed off. Slowly but surely, as the D.P. duo complete their missions the two guys form a close bond.They played off of each other incredibly well—it didn't matter if it was a comedic or serious scene. The story of the D.P. duo is nowhere close to being finishing. These first six episodes were just setting everything up, which means in the next season we can hopefully dive into their backstory.
I don't want to give away any major spoilers though so I'm not going any deeper into the plot. The pacing was slow but it works with this kind of drama. Six episodes meant that things were not draggy, which I appreciated. Every scene had its purpose. The acting was phenomenal—from everyone—and it evoked so many emotions from me. Likewise the cinematography and OST matched the gritty-yet-comedic vibe of this drama. I cannot wait for the second season! This is hands down if only one of the best dramas of 2021 but it's also one of the best Netflix original dramas to date.
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Jung Hae In's best acting yet
It's hard to watch in that it deals with difficult issues and doesn't shy away from the brutality. But it's also a beautifully told story from beginning to end. Everything from the dialouge to the cinematography to production is so finely crafted. The cast was excellent - especially Jung Hae In. Before this, I thought he does best in Romance/Romantic Comedy but he did such a fantastic job here. Without giving away too much ...there is a heart rending scene near the end that in the hands of a lesser actor, a more self-conscious actor would not have had the same impact. He threw himself in 100%. Cho Hyun Chul was also a standout as an abused soldier. His character arc played by less talented actor wouldn't be as believable.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
3. RESEÑA; D.P NETFLIX
Simplemente excelente trama que muestra la cruda realidad de los ciudadanos de corea del sur que tienen como obligación cumplir su servicio militar y sobre todo me gusto mucho la actuación del protagonista Jung Hae In como paso a ser un chico tierno a un chico super rudo y serio, realmente hizo un buen trabajo interpretando su papel, en si la serie es muy corta, pero pasan muchas cosas en tan pocos minutos, sin duda este kdrama es absolutamente conmovedora y desgarradora, yo todavía estoy conmocionada por todo lo sucedido y espero que esta historia marque la diferencia de todo el acoso y trauma que viven los jóvenes y que se refleja en esta historia, todo el trama es perfecto, los diálogos, las tomas y sobre todo el ost es maravilloso tanto que ya lo guarde en mi playlist<3Esta resenha foi útil para você?
I remember back in my high school days I had two years of JROTC. It's not the same as being in the military but you get a taste of what it's like. I was going to join the Marines but at that time women were having problems in the military and I have issues with people who were the same age as me getting in my face telling me what to do because their rank was higher than mine. I even had issues with the actual sergeant majors telling me what to do because they knew they could. I was dismissed from the platoon so many times. I quickly decided going into the military just wasn't for me.
Watching this series reminded me why I made that choice.
This series is mainly one toned but thankfully there were some comical elements to lighten up the atmosphere a little. I don't know if the series would've made it if Koo Kyo Hwan wasn't in it. Kim Sung Kyun threw me for a loop because I was just so use to seeing his demeanor in Fiery Priest that I forgot he can be serious and he was.
If you've ever been bullied or you were one then this may not be a thing to watch. I gave it a low rewatch value because this is something I can't watch twice. There were moments where I was glad that things happened the way it did but overall this is real and it does happen not only in the military but in the police force as well.
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Shows the reality of SK's military as it is.
This was a really intense watch, but enjoyable nonetheless. I think the show did a fairly good job of portraying the reality of a broken military system. It definitely didn't shy away from showing all the abuse and brutality that takes place in the military. With only 6 episodes, the plot moves quite fast - things will go from 0 to 100 in the blink of an eye, but I think the fast pace was perfect for this kind of show.I especially appreciated the show's abundance of funny scenes to make up for the heavy bits. The comedy didn't try to downplay the serious topics but instead tried to lighten the atmosphere. So, kudos to the writers for balancing that mix well. That being said, D.P. is filled to the brim with many emotional and serious topics, so make sure to look into trigger/content warnings before you watch (i've listed some below).
As for the acting, I think everyone in the show did an amazing job portraying their characters. The development of Jung Hae-in and Koo Hyo-wan's friendship was done very well and I found myself feeling so cheerful watching their interactions. Koo Hyo-wan's character was probably my favourite part of this show.
Trigger Warnings for those interested in watching D.P.: bullying, sexual harassment, blood/mild-ish gore.
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DARK TRUTH about the Military enlistment in Korea
It's a really good Korean drama. The first episode was so bloody good. I love the opening shots. I really love how the whole drama is so realistic in showing the military enlistment horror that every Korean man has to face. Go Kyung Pyo cameo in the first episode was unexpected but loved the cameo so much. I just love how the whole episode is so smooth and heading to a whole new level of craziness. The abuses and torture that most of the men have to suffer in the military enlistment were so well shown in this episode. I like how raw and natural this drama is. Koo Kyo Hwan (Han Ho Yul) definitely brightened up this episode.Jung Hae In (Ahn Joon Ho) acting is so dammn brilliant. I have no words. He has this sad face. He looks like he has already given up on this world, but there is this burning anger inside him. His past memories tend to haunt him all the time. From the abuse, he saw in his family to all the abuses and injustice he is seeing in his military enlistment.
Overall, Loved this drama! The last episode, first episode and the ending of episode 5 was BOMBastic
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sombre, dur, heureusement qu'il n'y a que 6 épisodes !
Vu à travers les dramas, les Coréens ne se gênent pas pour cogner, et la violence physique semble bien être un trait de caractère qui traverse toutes les couches de la société. Rajoutez-y le caractère bien humain du petit chef qui utilise son rang pour martyriser celui qui ne peut pas se défendre, et on a le drama "Deserter pursuit" !! 😊Je viens de le finir, dur, et désespérant,mais il ne faut pas oublier que la politique du "pas de vague" n'est pas que coréenne !! En France aussi on appelle l'Armée "la grande muette" ! ce n'est pas plus une charge contre l'armée coréenne qu'une charge contre la bêtise et la cruauté de l'être humain à qui on donne un pouvoir sans lui apprendre à s'en servir... ça pourrait être dans toutes les armées du monde, et même dans toutes les polices, ou les sociétés à la hiérarchie puissante et opaques. Mais j'en suis sortie secouée ! Excellente interprétation de tous les acteurs, Jung Hae In et Gu Gyo Hwan et Kim Sung Hyun en tête !
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A journey of military corruption
Having not yet seen season two, season one could stand on its own without one. In only six episodes, this series put me through a journey of much more. My heart swelled in both warmth between our two young MLs and from their desperate crossroads of choosing to do their duties and being human.While the plot is grim, I wouldn't consider this as dark fiction as it's a very realistic depiction of corruption. There's no excess dramatization, no saviors, and no particular antagonist. It simply portrays the difficulty in choices everyone has to make or continuously make at some point in their lives. This one was just uniquely centered around the military dynamics. If you are someone who ever chose to join a company, a sorority/fraternity, or any group that has any type of hierarchy, how many would speak up for another if it meant risking your own position and livelihood? And even if you were to speak up, would you even have any ability to even make a difference? Then those who blame their immediate authority fail to recognize that the same authorities themselves have high authority to answer to. In the situation of the military, it's even worse than being an employee at a company where you have the option to quit and find a new job.
Most series want to showcase a hero who steps up and manages to somehow defeat all that is bad. This one captures the realism in how multiple people try their best in their own capacity to do what they can, and how a small act of kindness can go a long way. Unlike what we want to believe in our idealistic worlds, the "good and righteous" does lose the battles most of the time so those who live under a rock in stubborn ignorance may not appreciate this series as much. Reality is far darker and stranger than fiction and this series definitely does not have a feel of over-exaggeration.
All of the actors did such a fantastic job in their respective roles. What really elevated the series was the natural injection and focus on the relationship between the two MLs. Their bonding with one another shone some light and humor on the hands they were dealt with and it made the series much more digestible to watch.
P.S. I think every organization out there needs a Han Ho Yul, because he's someone I would totally want around.
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Heartbreaking truth on bullying
Bullying is a prevalent problem in many countries and its the bigger problem lies with the fact its a problem that is swept under the carpet most of the time. This drama holds no barred from revealing the impact of bullying has on its victims. The violence and abused shown is acceptable for my end albeit still disturbing on your mind and it's needed to show us that bullying is never to be taken lightly. Jung Haein carries his role so convincingly and he is such a likeable character even though he is not your typical hero but he held his moral grounds where its needed and defend his dignity. Sergeant Park with his limited power did his best to do what is right even though the outcome might not favour him. Lets not forget the comical sidekick Corporal Han , he has the best chemistry with Private Ahn n i secretly wished they can continue on to police academy n become detective partners where they solve the crimes together. The ending surely breaks my heart n i cried over the death sokju, when he asked them what have you done to stop it (the abuses) it hits right to my heart because in real life how many of us choose to close a blind eye to unfairness, bullying n abuse, in a way all of us are guilty of becomimg the onlooker which is the finale episodes title. The ending is tragic but it is the more reason why it tells us change must take placeEsta resenha foi útil para você?
Making it through another day
"D.P." to me was a captivating Korean drama that striked a deep emotional chord, knwoing it would strike a lasting impact on my thoughts. From the very first episode, it drew me into the world of military life in Korea which i was clueless about... presenting a raw and authentic portrayal of the struggles faced by these soldiers. What truly sets it apart for me is the profound bond between the two main characters, Ahn Jun-ho and Han Ho-yeol, whose camaraderie made the journey slightly less painful although not completely. Their journey, fraught with moral dilemmas and personal growth, before after the final credits rolled i knew "D.P." wasn't another regular kdrama; it's an emotional rollercoaster that earns its place among the best of Korean dramas for me and will absolutely resonate with for a long time as i re-visit it.ALSO PLEASE CONTINUE WATCHING AFTER THE END CREDITS ROLL IN (Not spoiling beyond this)
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