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.