Além do Mal (2021)

tiring, endless accusations, but acting was great

a series of mysterious, unsolved murders in a small town where the killers cut off the fingers of the victims? just right up my alley. i think the mystery was well-developed.

at the beginning, i found Lee Dong Shik very hard to read—i couldn’t tell what his intentions were, why he did what he did. he really did look crazy to me. but, this was explained at the end of the series, and i guess he did what he thought was best in his situation, even when it made people questioning his actions.

this series contains endless accusations, which gets tiring as the story goes. since the beginning, the murder investigations from 20 years ago already started out wrong. it was kinda surprising to know that that many people were involved in tempering evidence and covering up the murders. despite the tiring and endless accusations, it was interesting to see how a tight-knit group in a small town started to suspect one another, and later, worked together to catch the killers. speaking of teamwork, i loved it when Lee Dong Shik and Han Ju Won worked together. they were unstoppable!

there is one character that i couldn’t stand, and that person is Park Jeong Je’s mother. she wanted to have her ways and keep her son safe. she is the type of mother who will do anything for her son, even when her son is in the wrongs. unbearably annoying, even more so than the antagonists in this series.

anyway, the acting in this series was superb.

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Good drama - was expecting much more

To be honest I was expecting much more from this drama after I read so many great reviews. The first half was great but the second half started dragging the story and it wasn’t so interesting and I had to push myself to finish it. It is real shame as the story was great but not executed very well. After finishing the last episode I didn’t feel any joy or sadness as it haven’t leave any impact on me as other great drama did.

The acting of the main lead Ha Kyun was great he’s really good actor. He has done outstanding performance.

You cannot compare this drama to a masterpiece Mouse or Flowers of evil.

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Very rarely do I come across a show these days that keeps me captivated and I don't have to skip through parts just to keep going. If I'm being completely honest, I didn't think I was going to love this as much as I did. It was one of those shows that I kept seeing but nothing stood out to me enough to make me watch it. The only reason I did decide to watch it was because I'm trying to watch all the Kdramas on Netflix, literally the only reason besides Yeo Jin-goo.

What kept me going however was not Yeo Jin-goo but Shin Ha-kyun. I actually loved how much of a lunatic Dong-sik was and how he stopped caring about what people thought about him. Joo-won didn't grow on me until the latter half of the show because he seemed too cocky and gung ho to catch the culprit without actually verifying his thoughts with evidence. Even now I'm still confused by some of his thought processes. I would recommend this to anyone.

Leia Mais

In my quest to find another drama for the family to watch, I came across the positive reviews of this one and boy, I was not disappointed! This drama took twists and turns without compromising on the character development or storyline. You think you know the answer only for it to take you somewhere else. Each cast member did such a good job portraying their character, and for once, the ending of a drama didn't leave me feeling dissatisfied (of course, I wanted more, but that's a different story). It can be a bit slower-paced, but the details are so intricate and well-done. Definitely give it a go if you enjoy murder mysteries!

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Don't Fall While You're Sitting at the Edge of Your Seat

This drama is like a rock you push off a tall mountain -- once gravity kicks in, the rock gets faster and faster, building up unstoppable momentum until it reaches its inevitable end and crashes with a big, exciting explosion. I found myself quickly hooked into this show and constantly wanting to know more: why did a character do what they did? What is the identify of this person everyone is searching for? How does this new information fit into the grand scheme of things? The show answers these questions as quickly as it creates new ones. It is a thrilling ride.

Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo absolutely kill it with their performances. Lee Dong Shik is one part genius, one part jaded, and one part creepy -- a veritable mastermind who will have you second guessing his motives from episode to episode. Han Joo Won is a relentless, naive, boy scout who is a natural foil to the years of life experience that Dong Shik brings to the table. Together, they dynamic brings a very compelling perspective to guide you into exploration of the murder mysteries that the show covers and the themes exploring humanity and the meaning of law order. Throughout the series, I had no real sense of how the characters were going to evolve nor how the story was going to end, and I think that's a good thing. The unpredictability of this show gives it a unique quality and it definitely avoids the feeling of a cliched "good guy vs bad guy" story.

The one, minor flaw is that this production does suffer a little from the "ending part is not as great as the beginning part" that most Kdramas seem to experience. I found the ending just a little too tidy and the final episode just felt a tad too rushed for my tastes. However, I think the drama is very cohesive: from beginning to end, its characters are very consistent, yet show change and growth in ways that you might expect for people that go through the experiences that they did. Moreover, the themes and values explored come full circle and have a satisfying conclusion. Overall, this is a much watch in my opinion.

Leia Mais

Good luck to those who want to watch this show, it's been weeks and I still haven't been able to move on. It's so so good, anyone who fancies a good murder mystery should give this a go. But also, this show is so much more than that. The amount of character growth portrayed and how much they have explored the various themes throughout the show, the level of detail involved and the parallels- oh my god I caught so many new things during my second rewatch, and I'm the type who never rewatches any shows. Just watch the show, it is really good and the writer clearly put a lot of thought into this. Just watch it, and even if you find a certain character to be a bit annoying at first, give them a chance, it definitely gets better.

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Everyone has their own evil inside

Watching this drama after BLACKPINK Jennie mentioned it, and got even more curious after this drama won in three categories at Baeksang Award. Using the usual crime thriller plot where the characters had to find a serial killer, Beyond Evil is like any other dramas. But, there is one thing that made this drama very memorable to me. Shin Ha Kyun's smile in the first episode and how it influenced my view on his character. My first impression was "Lee Dong Shik is a creep", because we have yet to know the depth of his character so I was suspicious of him too, and then through every episode it was shown that Lee Dong Shik is just 'crazy' not cruel, making me understand his character. This drama made me judge the characters by their gesture, appearance, and a glimpse of their questionable words, it felt like I was analyzing people. Episode 6 is definitely the reason why this drama was named 귀물 (Monster) and Beyond Evil in english, Kang Jin Mook as the serial killer is such an interesting point of the drama. He appeared as the weak-looking guy who stutter when speaking, manipulated the viewers to believe that he was not the type to do such thing until the story unfolds from his perspective. I agree with one of the reviews where it said that every dialogue of this drama carries weight. The last episode showing Lee Dong Shik smiling to Han Joo Won just like in the first episode, but it gave you the impression of warming, completely different from our impression to the first episode, that is also my most favorite part about this drama. If there is one thing that I find regrettable, it's the fact that Han Joo Won didn't respond Lee Dong Shik's banmal by calling him "hyung" haha love them bromance

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A Dark Psychological Crime Thriller

BEYOND EVIL was an insanely good drama. Going into it, I really had no expectations set and so I was very pleased to realize this was going to be a stellar drama. I realized that right off the bat. It wasn’t hard to guess it would turn out to be great, given the super great acting, intriguing storyline and mystery, and awesome music. The first episode was very compelling. There was so much to love about this show. It was very addictive and masterfully executed. This isn’t your run of the mill crime kdrama by far.

Being a psychological thriller, and featuring a lot of crime, involving some gruesome murders and some graphic and highly emotional scenes, this series is rather dark and certainly not for everyone. It has a way of getting in your head and under your skin, without being classified horror. However, the complexity of this drama is pretty mind blowing. Definitely a series to try if you enjoy dark, gritty, psychological crime thrillers.

While there certainly is crime, murder, mystery, intrigue and heavy psychological elements, this drama is wholly original in flavor and it’s hard to peg down why. Certainly the two male leads (Shin Ha-kyun as the jaded and misunderstood Lee Dong Shik, and Yeo Jin-gu as the determined and incorruptible Han Ju Won) are fantastic actors with definite on-screen chemistry. Though the story is non-romantic, and not sexual in nature, the two partners gradually form a deep bond hard to describe. They grow from enemies to partners to true friends, of course, but the platonic bond they later share is something truly powerful. Possibly result of a shared trauma, or a trauma bond. Either way it’s incredibly moving. A Bromance unlike any other, especially in this genre.

The story itself was excellent and kept me on the edge of my seat. The entire drama is a rollercoaster ride, from one thrilling point to the next. The characterizations were great and memorable. There were so many likable characters besides the main leads, and all were so well written and existing in various shades of grey. I really loved the connections and friendships between the people of the small town. Great casting and great acting. On top of all that, the visuals, cinematography, script, music, it was all top notch. This show makes you feel so much. Just prepare for a wild ride. I really hope there will be another season/series soon.

Leia Mais

A surprise gem.

I stumbled on this drama one day and I'm so grateful I did.
The story was engaging and never got stale. A nice mystery murder story with twists, turns, emotions, and backstory galore.
The acting was superb by both of the male leads. The cast as a whole was really fabulous to be honest.
Lee Dong-sik was such a captivating character. His expressions alone had the ability to squeeze my heart throughout the series.
Yeo Jin-goo was kind of the king of character development in my opinion.
The chemistry between the characters was captivating and really brought the series up to the top spot for me.
I could really go on about this series forever, but I would hate to spoil it for anyone.
Rewatch value: I've rewatched it three times so far. 💜💜💜

Leia Mais

The story itself does not focus only on "who is the culprit", but also delves into the psychology of the characters behind the incident and the families of the victims who were left behind the relationships between the characters and the townspeople are (the main story here). So, you need to understand the gist of this drama especially the 'psychological' aspect rather than watching it for 'thriller' and some brutal scenes. The cast was so good that I couldn't help but love them all even if I knew they were the bad guys.
The only drama that doesn't have plot holes. I like the way the writer told each story in detail. There is no question left unanswered, everything is neatly written.
This drama will make you feel every emotion you may not have felt before. For example: respect, plot, suspense, relief, regret, nostalgia, fear, suspense, blood; You can feel it. They also highlight the importance of friendship, partnership, work ethic, family relationship (even bad guys love their kids), the importance of letting go and moving forward, the importance of making a rational judgment, and so much more that I can't list.
I totally recommend this drama.

Leia Mais

From episode 1 to 16, this series had me captivated from the beginning to the end.

From episode 1 to 16, this series had me captivated from the beginning to the end.
It kept my mind busy and active, throwing unexpected twists and revelations that constantly surprised me. The story was gripping, exceeding my expectations for a thriller-mystery.
The cast delivered outstanding performances, portraying their characters perfectly.


One accident brook hell loose, unfolded with numerous misunderstandings and secrets surfacing after 21 years. An accident that wrecked families with no way back, some died and some kept carrying the burden.

From where to start??

Shin Ha Kyun as “Dong Shik”, my first time seeing his work and it was worth it, he delivered a performance that left me speechless, a broken, mad man, with nothing left to lose, with sole purpose, solving his sister’s case.
Han Ju Won a righteous inspector with a sense of duty, and justice. His transformation from a rigid Seoul inspector to a more grounded and realistic one was a fascinating evolution. He changed completely, knowing there was more to the case than what he thought.

The bromance between the two main leads added a compelling dynamic, shifting from initial animosity to a partnership that proved highly effective. The rest of the cast, both the "good" and "evil" characters, contributed excellently to the narrative.

The series evoked strong emotions, and while the ending left me teary-eyed, I wished for more. Having been on my PTW list for a long time, it was truly worth the wait and time invested.

Leia Mais

the best of the best

I mean... what a plot!
The main actors had such good chemistry, the scenes were so thrilling and exciting, the characters are enjoyable and the antagonists were very well developed. Some scenes were breathtaking and some were kinda flat, but I was never bored.
This show was a watershed for me. I am still trying to find a better one. I've watched more than three times already and it never gets old, because everytime I rewatch it I can see all the subtle details of the acting and the nuances of the characters.
one of the best suspense drama of all I've watched and will continue to be for a long long time. surpassing in the most literal way possible

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