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Dong Sik and Ju Won make this drama what it is.
I'm going to keep this review relatively spoiler-free, but in order to make character references and because a big draw of the plot is whether or not the leads are involved in the murder, I'm going to use a spoiler tag as talking about their characters in-depth will reveal whether or not they're involved, so keep that in mind while reading.It's really hard to write a detective thriller that works. We've all seen them, dozens of them. A fair amount of the most popular dramas over the years have fallen into this category. With so many to choose from and another 1-3 cropping up each season, it's hard for any individual title to leave its mark on you. You've seen it all before, all the twists and turns. And buddy cop dramas? They're a dime a dozen. Every dynamic has been tested, all the tropes are set, so the moment that you see a new title following the same formula, unless it has a gimmick, you don't bat an eye.
Beyond Evil is just like all of those other thriller detective stories. Except where it isn't. There's something different about this drama that really struck a chord with me. The setting of a small town with a history of murder where everyone knows each other and they all have secrets? That's nothing new. A 20-year-old-murder that's never been resolved is suddenly brought back into the spotlight when the killer kills again? It's been done to death. What about two very different police officers who are forced to partner up to solve the crime? That's one of the most popular dynamics in the genre!
Except, it's not. What really fascinated me about this drama wasn't the mystery, the setting, nor the plot. There was something different about the relationship between LDS and HJW, something that I couldn't quite place in the early episodes. When I started watching episodes 1 and 2 I had predicted the turns their relationship would take right off the bat. On one side we had an unconventional older cop who's been around the block and whose past is always hanging over him. He's bitter with the world, angry at himself, and is known to fly off the handle when provoked. Only... that's not really accurate. We can make assumptions about LDS before we really get to know him that can lead to those conclusions because that's typically how these characters go. And, honestly, he looks pretty unhinged early on, enough to make you wonder if HJW is right, if LDS has been the killer all along. The further the story goes and the more you see of him, you come to understand that what's on the surface isn't all there is to his character. Despite going off when he's angry, he can also be extremely rational. In those fits of brash action that he takes, he knows what he's doing, where it will go and what will happen because of it. He laughs like a madman not because he's unhinged but because of what he's been through. When fingers are being pointed at him, when he notices other cops making the same mistakes now that were made 20 years ago when he was named a suspect, he laughs at the absurdity of it, of knowing it was exactly those leaps in logic that ruined his life all those years ago and that, even after no evidence could be found and he was released, he's the first suspected when something goes wrong. LDS is a very thoroughly thought-out character, and I was honestly shocked by that as detectives don't tend to be that fleshed out in these types of stories - often their main character trait is 'the family/friend of victim A who wants to avenge their death'. LDS is no exception to this rule; he's a cop with a murdered sister who wants to find her body and catch the murderer, but there was more to him than that. Take that fleshed-out character and add the phenomenal actor Shin Ha Kyun and you have an amazing performance.
HJW is a little different. At first, I was sure that he was a badly written character. No matter what happened or how his logic was challenged, he was dead-set on LDS being named the murderer. In the first few episodes, he only vaguely considered other possibilities. Even when other characters tried to rationalize with him or let him into their lives, he just pushed them away. He didn't want anything to do with them. All that mattered was that LDS was the killer and that HJW was going to arrest him. But just like LDS, he's a character with a lot of layers. We get to see glimpses of his past, the grudge he holds against his father and how completely alone he's been throughout his life. The closeness of the Manyang police officers is foreign to him. He's not good with that sort of environment because he had never experienced it before. When someone shows him compassion, he pushes it back. He doesn't need it. He can't grasp the feelings behind it. Everyone has always wanted something from him, everyone always had expectations of him, and if they show one bit of kindness then they must be the same. To a man who doesn't believe in sincerity, it's easier to be alone. And honestly, before you know really know him, seeing him acting like this is frustrating. You just want to take him by the collar and shake him. Yeo Jin Goo plays this role perfectly as well. I honestly couldn't imagine another actor in his place, and even when you want to punch him, you can't quite hate him.
What really stands out about Beyond Evil is the relationship between these two characters. Now, I like detective thrillers. Even despite how much flack I give them, I still try out almost every one that comes around, I give them all a chance. I'm only so critical of the genre because of just how many I've seen and how a lot of them blur together. A drama doesn't necessarily need to have a good plot or production for me to like it. Usually, the first thing I look at is characters. If the characters are good then I've even enjoyed dramas that have very low ratings or little popularity. If a plot is really good but I hate seeing the characters, it's hard to get through. What surprised me about LDS and HJW's relationship is that it's not a typical enemies-to-friends dynamic. It isn't just two different people learning to depend on one another. For most of the series, these two clash. They butt heads every episode, they bait each other every chance they get. Compliments are backhanded insults and there is no trust between them. Half the time you'd think they hate each other. Half the time, they do. There's no bonding session 4 or 5 episodes in that makes them get along or work together better. It just doesn't happen. Every time LDS reaches out, HJW slaps him in the face. Again and again. But despite how terribly they get along, they start to worry about each other. They look out for one enough even while pointing figurative (and literal) guns at each other's heads. The way LDS talks and reacts to HJW reveals just how little he actually blames HJW for his actions. He sees him as a young, naive boy who doesn't have much experience with the world and lets him get away with a lot. You realize how tolerant he is. At the same time, HJW begins the long, slow journey of learning more about the world and himself. He opens up. Even if he has a sharp tongue right up until the end, he starts to ease up and let people into his life.
Beyond Evil is great. And these characters are just two of the rich cast we're given. Each character has their own secrets, their own stories and trials and everyone has their place. And the plot, while a little too messy at times, does a great job of bringing those characters together in a unique and interesting way. For me, this was the only drama this season that was consistently good from the beginning right until the end. It was the one that left me the most satisfied, and looking at where we started to where we are at the end has made me appreciate it even more. This is a classic in the making and I really hope more people give it a shot because it's worth your time.
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Game of suspects
I must say this show was nothing like I expected. I didn’t know what to expect, honestly, but definitely not what I got. 😂 One thing I will say, though, is that unlike most K-dramas I’ve seen, the show actually started out terrible but got better.Beyond evil was a perfectly serviceable “whodunit” script. I thought the way they introduced the murder of Dong-sik’s sister was very effective and it immediately set up Dong-sik was the prime suspect. After the time jump, though, it started to suck. The problem is that the writer tried too hard to make everyone seem like a suspect early on. First 5-6 episodes were wasted setting everyone up as crazies but instead of creating suspense and mystery, it only made the characters extremely unlikable and cartoonish. Even after that, the show continued to play cheap tricks and introduced distracting story threads to make the story unnecessarily complicated and confusing. This actually mirrored what two main characters did throughout the show in which they kept playing tricks on other characters to get themselves deeper into the case and find the “whole” truth. By episode 8-9, I started to not believe what’s being said and done because I knew in a few scenes, they would show a completely different version of the story than what they led you to believe. Once you realize the trick, there’s no going back. What’s sigh inducing about it was that the story itself was such a simple one. Just another cliche cover up story involving powerful people. A simple murder case turned out to be much bigger kind of story. You’ve seen this many times. Bad guys might as well have name tags saying “I’m guilty”. Although, there were some twists along the way but by then, the show already burned through too many false twists that I wasn’t moved or shocked. There simply isn’t much going on in this world they created to warrant 16 episodes which seems like a common K-drama problem. Also, I must say that what took place in Han Ki-won’s house at the end was probably the most cringe worthy scene in TV history.
As for two main characters, they went way overboard to fulfill their respective nut job roles. Dong-sik has the crazy laughs and bulging eyes with red eye make-up to go along with it. I’m guessing he was channeling the Joker??? Joo-won, of course, has to be the opposite so, naturally, he has no emotion and social skills. He basically sees suspects everywhere and flat out asks people if they committed the crime!!! It’s hard to go along with any of this because their motivations and backstories were not disclosed early on. I was constantly wondering why they were acting that way and put off by their strange behaviors.
The secondary characters did fairly well. I liked Chang-Jin, Jae-i and Ji-hwa. Chang-jin was a stand out as the former gangster turned CEO/killer/Russian quipping all around entertaining guy. Ji-hwa was great as a childhood friend turned detective who’s basically only calm and settled character in the show. I’m liked Jae-i as the sad deli owner but felt like she disappeared towards he end.
Music in this show was atrocious. What’s the deal with the weird crying/wailing music? Once again, another cheap attempt at creating a creepy, uncertain atmosphere but off putting.
Like I said, it’s not a bad show but it could have benefited by cutting out 5-6 episodes to make the story tighter and not waste viewers’ time with cheap tricks. Viewers are not as dumb as some of these writers seem to think. Just give us good stories and we can figure things out by ourselves. Hopefully, they’ll learn.
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The Perfect Definition of 'Thriller'
A drama that never fails to surprise you, giving you unexpected twists and turns, to the extent that the unpredictableness of the plot becomes predictable. This would be a perfect explanation for this masterpiece. Suspense, thriller, and mystery keep you at the edge of your seat wanting more and never be satisfied with one episode. I loved it for sure! For me, it's the perfect definition of the thriller genre. The twists and surprises we get at the end of every episode were really brilliant, the ending of every episode to be a cliffhanger leaving many unanswered questions behind I guess it is its specialty.Story: It's very well written and well-executed, nothing here is draggy or unnecessary. I was hooked from the very 1st episode. Kudos to the writer for doing really great job as we don't get big loopholes in the plot and also its execution. The leads aren't perfect have their flaws but that's the strong point here. Both have a shady character which makes us suspicious about them. 'Never Trust Anyone' its motto. Having every character be suspicious, you wonder every time who might be the killer and what could be the reason. At one point you thought you are going in the right direction... but you never know what can happen next. So I guess keeping us in the dark till the moment of truth is really big astonishment as we can never predict what really happened.
Acting/Cast: Okay let the remaining cast aside coz I was just focused on our leads Lee Dong Shik (Shin Ha Kyun) and Han Joo Won (Yeo Jin Goo) they were phenomenal, I didn't even bother to look elsewhere whenever this pair was on screen. Specially Shin Ha Kyun's acting impressed me I never noticed him before but this time he truly nailed it. The acting, the emotions portrayed by both of them made this show more perfect. The chemistry and tension between them is the key point of the show. Haha, both remind me of Tom and Jerry. ;D
Cinematography: It was indeed great and beautiful, every shot was kind of perfection also the camera angle's light effect made it look shadier and perfect thriller vibes from the looks. So for me, there was nothing wrong with cinematography I also got some beautiful screenshots through some episodes.
Soundtrack: Well it does have some beautiful OSTs which makes it more perfect. I loved The Night especially, it's my favorite among these. Not just the OSTs but the background sound effects are great. Though sometimes you feel like wait... what? This is an intense/emotional scene and the background music is totally different?! But that's one of the special things about this drama!
So it nailed it in Story, Acting, Cinematography, Soundtrack there's nothing here that wasn't perfect for this show, one of the best thrillers so far. Definitely, a must-watch, give it try sure you won't regret it.
It'll make Eager to know the mystery - What happened? And why?
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The good thing, the really amazing acting from the whole cast. Everyone was really great, especially Shin Ha Kyun (he gave me the chills sometimes. )
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Watchable, but unremarkable
I don't really pay much attention to hype surrounding programs, I just watch them if they sounds interesting. I was just compelled to contribute my own review after changing status from "In Progress" to "Completed" and seeing all the 9/10-10/10 reviews.I won't rehash the premise (the MDL synopsis is pretty good, but makes it sound a lot more interesting than it is, lol), but I will say as the backstory unfolds through to course of the program, it's pretty convoluted. The pace is quite slow, there's too much time spent focusing on Korean political machinations (which I don't find particularly compelling) and the show drags on a few too many episodes (which, as your know, is par for the course!).
Most of the cast were fantastic, with a particular mention to Ha Kyun Shin, I really think he anchored the whole show. It's no mean feat to be able to get you to hate a character and find them creepy, while winning them over through the course of the story (while still having them wonder the whole time if he could be a killer).
Jin Goo Yeo I thought was just OK, although admittedly I didn't really like him in "Hotel Del Luna" until toward the end of the show. I'm not sure if this is because his character here was written as stiff, blank and unlikable; or if he as an actor just takes a while to settle into a role.
Of the minor actors (who, as I said, are mostly fantastic) Sung Eun Choi as the feisty but sensitive Jae Yi was a standout for me - I hope I get to see her in more programs.
I usually hate when a show gets bogged down in romance, but I have to say it would have improved the show here if there was some..... it's a bit sad that all these people are single at the start of the series, and in the finale "one year later" flash forward they're still all single?
Oh, and don't be fooled by the other reviews stating this is a great bromance - there's hardly any bromance here either :P
All in all, I don't regret watching it, I just wish it had been more to the point, easier to follow, and had more character development (beyond just revealing the character' back stories).
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One of the most stunning tour de forces of acting you will ever see
If you tune into Beyond Evil for no other reason, then do it for Shin Ha-kyun's Baeksang winning performance as small town cop, Lee Dong-sik. Beyond Evil is an excellent, finely-written crime thriller. But even if this isn't your genre, you won't regret watching this acting masterclass unfold.Accused of the murder of his sister and her friend while still a teenager, Lee Dong-sik has carved out a life for himself as a beat cop in his regional town. As Beyond Evil begins, this backwater is disrupted by the arrival of elite golden boy, Lieutenant Han Joo-won, who's been sent to the small town to avoid a scandal that could impact on the promotion of his high-profile father. Joo-won is convinced that Dong-sik is guilty: not just of the murder of Yoo-yeon and Joo-seon 20 years ago but of other, more recent, killings of illegal immigrants.
Yeo Jin-goo perfectly embodies an entitled member of a ruling class who’s long been led to believe he’s always the smartest person in the room and struggles to know how to act once he makes his first big mistake. And in any other drama, his performance would be considered exceptional. Unfortunately he's acting next to Shin Ha-kyun whose portrayal of this damaged and sometimes unhinged man is one of the most extraordinary I've ever seen.
There’s an air of Twin Peaks small town gothic to Beyond Evil; a sense of a facade of small town life hiding a darkness the denizens either ignore or deliberately plaster over in the name of community solidarity. And with the body parts piling up, it’s time for all those secrets to be dredged up too.
Beyond Evil is the whole package: the writing, acting, themes, music, production values are all top notch. But while it doesn't quite rival the true masterpieces in this genre - Forest of Secrets/Stranger for example - it is still worth every award it won this year. And Shin Ha-kyun has proven himself to be one of the best actors of his generation. And not just in Korea but anywhere.
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Beyond Expectations
To start off this review with anything other than honesty would be a disservice to this drama - at first,I had no intentions of watching "Beyond Evil",despite being a huge fan of mysteries and true crime.But that all changed with the few shots of the first episode.Again,I like to begin this review by listing the positives first,as I strongly believe it takes a lot to write,direct and film any drama,whether good or bad.That goes for movies,shows and almost every form of media.It`s hard.But,with that being said,I finished this drama feeling bittersweet,since I was saying goodbye to characters I really connected with and cared for.
What this drama does right,off the bat,is setting the atmosphere and mood reminiscent of old noir fiction,right down to our main characters and their characteristics.Paying homage almost,to one of my favorite faucets of crime fiction with morally ambiguous protagonists is a huge plus in my books.Even by the end of this drama,it was cemented in my mind that all characters meant to be on the good side,still DID one or more questionable things.Simultaneously all characters meant to be on the wrong side still DID one or more positive things.Because humans are like that.So what happens when we are faced with the consequences of our own actions?
True highlights of this show are Shin Ha-kyun as Dong Sik and Lee Gyu-Hoe as Kang Jin-Mook.They just are.As much as I was a big fan of excellent bromance between Dong Sik and Han Ju Won(played by seasoned actor Yeo Jin-Goo),there were a handful of times when the latter wasn`t as convincing as I wanted him to be,so that`s the only reason why I`m not naming BOTH principal actors as creams of the crop.That said,all actors across the board did an amazing job.Still,these two are my favorites.I was amazed at the fact that I could tell by his smile when Dong Sik was truly jubilant and when he was playing a part,despite it being the same smile in almost every way visually. It was a rush and a pleasure getting to watch such an outstanding performance.Even the way his character was written kept me on my toes and it`s so seldom I see character`s motivations displayed without any holes or contradictions in drama world. I can`t shower him with praises enough and can`t wait to see what else he does in the future.On the other hand,Kang Jin-Mook was slimy,underhanded,calculated and the complete opposite,yet he kept me invested.And that`s something,considering I knew about the twist before starting this drama.And that`s another fact:I absolutely LOVED how this case had layers to it and how it wasn`t just one person carrying the brunt of the whole act.Because in that sense,it`s so much more realistic.Not everything about this show works in terms of crime building,but this does to almost every extent. And I also liked all employees of Munju Police Station,especially Oh Ji-Hwa and Nam Sang-Bae.I actually shed a few tears during his death,but I was,in the same way,pleased with how everyone chose to honor his legacy.Through clever character placement and world building,it wasn`t hard seeing how and why all these characters cared about each other,despite their poor decision making.It was a complete,yet broken family whose members might all have something against each other,but when push comes to shove,they`re there to defend their own.And it was beautiful. Not to be forgotten,Heo Sung-Tae`s acting in this(as flamboyant and short fused Lee Chang-Jin)was exceptional and I was genuinely pleased they didn`t kill him off.Man`s clumsy,but he really won me over.
I liked the uncertainty of pinpointing character`s motivations.It was fun trying to put all these pieces together,along with our `heroes`.The OST was a masterpiece in its own right and,as I`m listening to it,not only is it different,but I note influences from shows like "Jessica Jones" and "Daredevil" weirdly enough.And I love every second of it.It`s understatedly powerful and poignant in more ways than one.
Set designs also range from good to amazing,with managing to evoke that silently dangerous charm of villages and counties.I hadn`t seen anyone commenting on it so I had to mention it regardless.
And now we have to get a bit nitpicky.And mention the shortcomings of this drama,which aren`t plenty,but are a bit more glaring when they`re placed against all these positives.And now,I fancy myself as John Wolfe of dramas(if you don`t know about him,check out his YT channel,he`s great)in that we both have to catch some inconsistencies and/or issues,even when no one else clocks them.And in this case,it`s the final few stages of case building,coupled with some smaller plot holes or deus ex machinas,if you will.I have to admit,I really wasn`t a fan of what ended up happening to Dong Sik`s sister in the end.And I was vocal about it whilst watching the show.It was just a very roundabout and clumsy way of including everyone(namely Han Ju Won`s father) in this crime scene.It was cluttered and considering the rest of this awesome drama, lackluster.It should`ve been sat on more in the writing room.Basically,the victim stumbled across a killing after a small fight with her boyfriend(Dong Sik`s best friend),had her fingers chopped off,in Jin-Mook`s signature style,managed to escape,only to be hit once and then again,after Chang-Jin couldn`t be bothered to be a real gangster and do his job.After this,she was snatched away by Jin-Mook and shoved in the wall of Dong Sik`s house.That last part was done great and the realization of your dead sister being near you all these years was also top-notch.Anything related to Jin-Mook`s part of the case I had no issue with.But they were really pushing it with involving everyone else in this one instance.Not only that,but they managed to create a big plot hole in the process.Yung-Je mentioned that he hit a deer and we are shown a shot of him hitting the victim while she was standing up.This is from his perspective,mind you.He later states that he hit her while she was laying down,which was the way they managed to crack the case.However,this understanding then negates all Yung-Je`s deer drawings as he was reminded of deers whilst looking into her eyes before hitting her.Another thing I wasn`t really a fan of is how Chang-Jin was called to the scene to clean it up TWICE,where he was just walking to and back from the road...it was a mess,that whole creative decision.Another character I wasn`t really sold on in terms of criminal acts tied to this case was Ju Won`s father.I didn`t really care about him outside the relationship with his son.And this is a small nitpick but,since the whole case swept up police stations basically,we see not one case outside of it.I can understand for Munju,as it`s a small substation and not much happens.But outside of it,I`m not so sure.
Overall,"Beyond Evil" is a gem in its genre,and even outside of it.Despite some bumps in the road(no pun intended) it`s by far the best crime drama I`ve seen so far.And I`m so glad I was given the opportunity to experience it in full. I`d recommend it to anyone except hardcore romance watchers(if they have such expectations going in). It`s a drama that deserves more hype and deserves every bit of praise and mention coming its way.
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ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I'VE SEEN TILL DATE IN MY LIFE
WOW where do I even start with this masterpiece of a show? It isn't even a show, it's an EXPERIENCE, it's goddamn cinematic poetry, it's an absolute DELIGHT in every way, and I'm going to try my best to describe exactly why. The acting, the story, the build-up, the chemistry, the MUSIC, the cinematography, everything was AMAZING.But the main reason was the SIZZLING and intense and VISCERAL chemistry of the two main leads.
Lee Dong Shik and Han Ju Won, two names I'm likely to never forget as I desperately search for fanfiction and You Tube edits of this pair, because the reality is, I can't let this duo go just yet.
They were always colluding behind everyone's back while pretending that they hate each other, making FERVENT declarations to each other when they're alone, that NEVER ENDING eye contact, HJW willingly touching LDS whenever he gets the chance and even seeking out to be close to LDS physically and emotionally, being truthful only in front of each other, seeing each other at their weakest points, a ready-to-die-for-you attitude, two sides of the same coin, promising each other to be safe, ready to sacrifice their life to right a wrong in the other person's life, a strong sense of trust, pride, belonging and understanding...and where do I even BEGIN with that last 10 minutes T-T
SO MANY TIMES throughout the show, I replayed their 'moments' and observed each and every single expression, every single detail of their interactions, simply because I wanted to keep them in my memory because of how much satisfaction it gave me.
SATISFYING is the best way to put it, because after every revelation, after every reveal, every breathtakingly BEAUTIFUL and haunting soundtrack behind each new discovery, I was completely taken with this couple and their flow of the story, and even though it's supposed to be a slow burn classic thriller, it kept me on the edge of my seat, but I still saw and absorbed each and every single character's tale. The two leads have such an intense push-pull development and their characters compliment each other TOO well.
Despite of the lead couple's stellar chemistry and connection, it is truly remarkable how the other characters also manage to carve out their space in the audience's mind, each character displayed a uniqueness which makes them all memorable in my eyes, and the emotional and psychological trauma was portrayed BRILLIANTLY by each and every single one of them. The baddies were all a delight to watch as well, although the initial 'killer' gave me creeps like never before.
TLDR; WATCH THIS SHOW ASAP AND THEN THANK ME.
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Beyond Evil -- Beyond Well Done and Deserving of its Awards
I knew from the intense start of this drama that it would be a memorable one. And if anyone watching it has any doubts about the kind of drama Beyond Evil is, the opening scenes clear it up pretty quick. I was quite thrilled to have Shin Han Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo in a drama together. The last drama I watched Jin Goo in was The Crowned Clown, and he was excellent. Shin Ha Kyun, well, he's a beast of an actor and more than deserving of his best actor award in how he portrayed the tormented Dong Shik, but I think the best part of this drama was how Yeo Jin Goo and Shin Ha Kyun played off each other in their respective roles. Their chemistry on-screen is absorbing, and the fact that the drama is shrouded with mystery and hidden secrets added to its enjoyment. And as they say, a good actor is only as good as a well-written screenplay and direction, and without a doubt, Beyond Evil had that in droves. It's what made the drama as captivating as everything worked perfectly, from the dialogue to the storytelling and directing.But as much as I loved both Shin Han Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo, I would be remiss not to mention Choi Dae Hoon in the role of Park Jung Je; his character that touched me the most, and it's probably in the way Dae Hoon portrays him and in the sadness that seems to always be in him, with him, and around him. The credit definitely goes to Choi Dae Hoon (I love the way he talks) for portraying Park so effortlessly, for making me care for him as much as I did. I felt his hopelessness every time.
All the important characters within this drama go through so much, and the best part is that they each had great development throughout the show, especially Dong Shik and Joo Won (Shin Han Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo). They go from practically hating each other to having complete trust in one another as they each lay their lives for the other, and in the process, learn the toughest lessons from each other. That punishment is not for revenge but to lessen crime and reform the criminal and that children are not responsible for their parent's actions. I love a drama with a message, and this one's major in it that out of adversity comes opportunity and sometimes the best of relationships and that one must stand up to the truth no matter who steps on it. Beyond Evil is beyond well done and is one drama worthy of the watch over and over again -- a perfect ten. I am not surprised this drama won best drama and screenplay of the year nor that Shin Ha Kyun won the best actor -- it was in the writing and the acting already. A standing ovation and thousand congratulations.
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THIS IS PERFECT!!!
This drama was basically everything i like all in one package, in other words, it left me in a emotional mess when it ended. I started watching it on a whim and IT WAS PERFECT! I can't stress how good everyone's acting was, the leads deserve awards for this. The osts were SO beautiful, i downloaded many of them and have been listening on repeat. They really blended well with the scenes, making them full of suspense and excitement. Episode 7 felt like almost last episode material in how insane it was and from episode 7 onwards, i had no idea how but it kept getting better and better and the last episode was the pinnacle of perfection. This drama was confusing, exciting, thrilling, sad and heartwarming all at the same time. I kept on guessing because everyone looked suspicious and then each reveal, till the very last episode had me screaming 'omygod thats it, holy shit'. AND the relationship between the leads was just so adorable ;-; im weak to this kinda relationships, i love them so much. This drama showed how small, seemingly insignificant mistakes and error in judgement can have devastating consequences and attempts at hiding it can pile up and go on to ruin ur life and also that of those around u. Throughout the 16 episodes i felt like i had also become one of the manyang residents nd im missing them like crazy now TT gotta rewatch.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Balancing Everything
Development has been long delayed in Munju located in the western part of the Gyeonggi Province due to blood-curdling incidents of the past; it is here the story of Beyond Evil has been set and the inhabitants have been close-knit community. Lee Dong Shik, once a victim to these incidents now works as sergeant at Manyang police substation of Munju police station. Despite his "crazy" work style, he is one of the well trusted persons of the community. Enters Han Joo Won, an elite officer, transferred as inspector who is diametrically opposite to LDS in character and work style. Upon his arrival, multiple events occur, people go missing, bodies are found, reminiscent of the past and reopening the scars of Munju.HJW struggles with fitting in the community and workplace; some are hostile, some allege him to stop "acting up" and some make him accept their ways of doing things. This is a well-thought-out imagery as the viewer is also similarly taken through multitude of events and fitting into this drama feels a bit struggling. The reason for this being one might wonder what events to be taken seriously and what not; In retrospection, every minor event contributes to the big picture. It is truly mind-blowing to note how some random events tell something about the character and their way of thoughts, actions and reactions.
It is just fascinating that Beyond Evil has the perfect balance of smartly crafted characters and wittingly woven story which keeps the viewer on the edge of "What Next?" It is even more fascinating that "theme of two" contrasting and sometimes similar elements are constantly shown throughout the show, two contrasting characters -LDS and HJW- and their principles, their work styles, their past and present, their parental figures, their best friends, and much more; and how all these aspects contrive the story more complex and enticing to watch.
HJW X LDS: One is an elite who studied at the police academy and another is recruited by the local police station. One is stickler for following rules, principles and another gets work done by any means. One is calm externally but internally in chaos and one seems emotionally hyper but perfectly rational in mind. One makes elaborate plans and one makes plans on the go. One is affected by the scars inflicted by his parents and one has ill-fatedly affected and without intent, inflicted wounds on others.
At outset, these two bicker, banter, hector and coerce suspecting one another. This might induce either the viewer to laugh at the over-the-top actions of both or to pick a side. Honestly, both are sometimes right and wrong, they too realize their fallacies. Consequently, they finally come together for the common goal to know the real truth. This partnership takes a while to happen unlike mentioned in the summary but totally worth the wait. Their tongue-in-cheek work chemistry is hilarious to watch.
Not everything comes easy. At the cusp of rebooting of the development projects, the recent proceedings unleash the protective nature of the biggies. Do Hae Won, a congresswoman and aspiring mayor, and Lee Chang Jin, a hitman turned businessman, of the Munju who would go to any ends. Is it simply about money or genuine care for social development, one wonders? Along with them, is Han Ki Hwan, next police commissioner general of the country and father of HJW, who has "perfected" his life for this position of power and least afford to err. These characters stealthily direct the happenings to their advantage and hinder the police investigations. Aside from them, are many minor and well-defined characters, who pull and push the events of the Munju city.
Beyond Evil is well-paced story starts with a shower of events and slows down to give viewers half-time. This interval both serves as point to reorganize the thoughts and gives more team-bonding moments for the characters. Similar to how inhabitants warm up to HJW, metaphorically the viewers too warm up to the drama. Followed by, its pace quickens. In turn, BE gives a perfect and unpredictable closure to the story and characters provided that viewers too proactively catch up with its pace by observing and interpolating the events. At this juncture, the temptation to rewatch is high.
Shin Ha Kyun X Yeo Jin Goo: SHK's portrayal of LDS is on point and his countenance defines the idiosyncrasies of the character and deepens the character's appeal. Sometimes, it is hypnotizing to drown into fathomless depths of the character. Meanwhile, YJG's portrayal of HJW conceives the character's rigidity, and exudes cold-nature outlook. His expressions look like he is the naivest person but in reality, he is quite the opposite.
Other actors have made the characters stand out. Kang Min Ah's Kang Min Jung comes as the carefree hip person and parallelly manages to draw out our empathy. Chun Ho Jin's Nam Sang Bae treads the fine line making one wonder, if he is good or bad. Choi Dae Hoon's Park Jung Je makes us believe in his dreams, drawings and delusions. Every actor and their character have made fabulous job. Individually appreciating them would spoil the moment for future viewers.
The music is really good. It heightens the viewer's thrill, draws out empathy, and makes the experience more real and sometimes, surreal. Songs like Timeless, The Road, Empty makes the viewers feel virtually the inhabitants of Munju and invest ourselves in its predicaments. We too want the justice to serve in best possible way and closure to be given to the victims. The music makes final message resonate louder; the message being "any clue or info regarding missing person should be reported to police how so ever infinitesimal." The message creates awareness, feels affirmative and assuring.
Undeniably, Beyond Evil has best of everything.
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It was okay/-
The acting was really good and yeo Jin goo looks soooo gooood he was dressed in all black the entire time he was always cold and cool which I loved. His voice is soo sexy.The other actor his acting was really good and they both made such a good pair.
This drama was not mind blowing and it was not bad either it was somewhere in btwn good and bad it’s an ‘okay’ drama bcuz the title, poster and trailer was soo cool so
I expected a lot.
The story was very easy to guess and nothing was like ‘woahhhhhhh’ everything was like ‘hmmm mehhh’.
They were keeping a lot of secrets and dragging the ep which was really boring and frustrating to watch.
It was mysterious but in a boring way and nothing gave me chills or butterflies and I was not eager to watch the next ep either I just wanted to watch it to see how they trap the bad ppl.
The first 5 ep was sooo boring and from the 6th ep onwards it started to be interesting and I was just watching it for yeo Jin goo.
at first he was making me feel soo frustrated bcuz his role was smart, arrogant, rich and passionate but he was not living up to it he was smart in the book way and he was not smart in a sly way and I was getting soo annoyed bcuz he was just standing there telling the book stuff and the other dude was making a fool out of him but later he picks up all the dirty tricks and does cool stuff.
The butcher shop girl looks soo pretty.
This drama was a nice watch.
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