Trigger

Trigger started off with so much potential, but then just devolved into nonsensical bs. The kind where you have to suspend ALL belief. There is absolutely NO WAY somebody is going to get that many guns into a country, before getting caught long before all hell breaks loose. I finished the series so YOU don't have to, because it just gets worse as it goes along. It ends up being completely irreconcilable. The action scenes were great and acting was decent, but the story just lacked any REAL credibility, in the wrap up.

Isn't a bad show, the action is solid, the characters are there, and the lead actor is genuinely talented and nailed his role. But there's something missing. I can't exactly put my finger on it, but the series just didn't resonate with me emotionally or leave a lasting impression. It's one of those shows I watched, thought "okay, that was fine," but I wouldn't rewatch it or recommend it enthusiastically. Good performances, decent pacing, just lacking that something to make it memorable.

Netflix's "Trigger" is a tense and immersive series that grabs your attention from the very first episode. The storytelling is sharp, the characters are well-developed, and the pacing never lets up. With its atmospheric visuals and strong performances, the show delivers suspense and intrigue without ever feeling predictable. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with clever twists, "Trigger" is absolutely worth your time.

Trigger is a gripping social experiment set in a nation where men are trained to shoot but firearms are virtually nonexistent. What happens when the marginalized-likely over half of South Korea's population-suddenly gain access to guns? As expected, the outcome is chaotic, with tensions boiling over in a society already on edge from stress and systemic pressures. (In contrast, the Czech Republic has a fair number of guns, and things seem to manage 😉.) Kim Young-kwang, unforgettable from Pinocchio and recently Call It Love, delivers a strikingly unrecognizable performance 👍. A solid 9/10.

I went into Trigger thinking it would just be a dark thriller, but it ended up being one of the most unsettling dramas I've seen in a while.

The whole premise - what happens when weapons become as easy to get as a phone - sounds simple, but the way the show explores it is anything but. It slowly peels back layers of fear, power, and desperation, and it made me think about how quickly things could spiral in the real world. It's not just about guns - it's about trust, control, and the terrifying idea that anyone could be capable of violence when given the means and the push.

The psychological tension builds quietly but intensely. You start asking yourself: What would I do in this world? Who would I become?

And I have to say, the actor playing the villain is perfectly cast. He has that unnerving presence - he doesn't overact, but every movement feels dangerous. I don't know how he does it, but he really owns these unhinged, chaotic characters in a way that makes your skin crawl a little.

I know some people say the premise of this show isn't realistic - that it's "too far-fetched" for weapons to suddenly flood into a country like this - and honestly, I get that criticism. But if you can accept the "what if" the show is built on, you'll be rewarded with a truly gripping and disturbing story.