Yitorok Chinmilhan Baeshinja

I've watched the first two episodes of "Doubt" or "Such a Close Traitor" and I'd rate them as 9 out of 10.

It is veeery suspenseful and thrilling.

An unsocial but brilliant police profiler has been living with his 18 year old daughter in his big house but apparently only for a short time.

We don't know what happened to the mother, but she divorced the police profiler some time ago and seems to have died recently.

The daughter is very cold, meticulous and calculating. She does not feel empathy for anyone and when she shows emotions in public they are just made up to fool people to make them do what she wants - or to hide who or what she really is.

The police profiler has to solve one last case before he moves somewhere else with his daughter.

During the investigation of the murder of a young girl the police profiler begins to suspect his daughter of being the killer.

The longer the investigation goes the more evidence leads to her as the culprit.

We also learn that the police profiler has also been suspecting his daughter of having killed her little brother when she was about 12.

Then he discovers that during the current police investigation his daughter has been snooping around his files and then destroyed a piece of evidence (some little fuzzy red cat pendant) which would have linked her directly to the murder.

The police profiler then confronts his daughter and asks her directly if she had killed the young girl a few days ago.

She just stands up and without emotions asks her father instead: "Do you REALLY think my little brother died from an accident - and do you REALLY think mom committed suicide?"

Wooooooooooooo.......

I really can't wait to see the next episode!

Doubt is so much more than just a mind-bending psychological thriller. It's a deep dive into the messy, heartbreaking complexities of family relationships. As much as the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, it's the emotional weight behind the characters' struggles that really hits hard.

And then there's Han Suk-kyu. I can't even begin to express how amazing he is in this role. Every scene is a masterclass in subtlety, whether he's showing the weight of his character's guilt or the raw emotion of someone trying to salvage the wreckage of his life. His acting is so layered & nuanced that you can practically feel every bit of pain and longing he's going through.

The directing, cinematography, and BGM make this drama a cinematic experience. A solid 10/10!

Doubt is a masterclass in crime thriller storytelling, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The drama excels in weaving a complex web of mystery, tension, and unexpected twists that challenge even the most seasoned fans of the genre. It's a deep dive into the messy, heartbreaking complexities of family relationships. As much as the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat, it's the emotional weight behind the characters' struggles that really hits hard.

Cinematography is beautiful. The setting is nothing special, just a normal city and the detective/his daughter's normal house. But the way they depict it to be gloomy and colorless adds to the ambience, and also highlights the relationship between the detective and his daughter.

In conclusion, Doubt is an exceptional drama that offers a refreshing take on crime thrillers. It engages your mind and emotions, leaving a lasting impression. If you're looking for a show that will keep you guessing and challenge your expectations, Doubt is a must-watch.

What an amazing production.

Writing which gives you the idea that you have figured it all out, and then pulls the rug from under you. Multiple times. And then again for good measure.

The production values are amazing. The dreary atmosphere that is being set really works with the story that is being given. And the scenes look beautiful. I almost thought this was a horror series from some of the scenes in the first episode.

Acting is superb. None of that over the top acting in this one, this one plays it deeply serious from start to end. And everybody does an amazing job. Really good casting here.

I can understand the criticims that some scenes take long yeah, but they do look amazing and some of them also give the impact they are trying to generate because of taking that extra pause.

I can easily overlook that though, because I really enjoyed this production. Very much recommended if you like a dark mystery.

Doubt... doubt... and more doubt. These doubts only lead to bigger problems.

Why can't people just ask directly instead of merely doubting? So many issues wouldn't arise if we simply asked and listened for answers. This TV show brilliantly captures the role of doubt in the world we live in.

Every episode is a masterfully crafted thriller. The scenes with the father and daughter are so intense that they leave the viewer breathless.

I've watched a lot of TV shows this year but I believe this one is the best of 2024. Sometimes, after watching shows, I found out I got something very helpful and valuable for my life. This is one of them.