If tortured, broken, angsty characters finding redemption is your thing, look no further. Finely written, with multiple layers, beautifully executed, complex characters, fabulous acting, this drama is a must watch.
The writer, the director, the actors all deserve a bow.
It is a pity that dramas like this don't get the kind of recognition world over that they deserve just because they are from another culture - people are missing out becuase they don't want to deal with subtitles. Personally I would rather this not be dubbed ever, but watched listening to the beautiful Korean language and the original nuances of the delivery by the actors.
There are enough synopsis's out there if you search in Google. All I will add is that rarely does an anti hero have all the characterstics of coldness, calm and strength of character that Kang Maru does. And rarely do the female leads have such strong personalities. The naunced writing at every stage is a joy - e.g. (Spoiler alert) the female villain refuses to accept herself as a victim or any absolution, owning her choices, even when the anti hero apologises for his part in her path to evil. Beautiful in every frame.
thanks to the team who created this piece of work that gave me much joy.
thanks to the team who created this piece of work that gave me much joy.