Trigger

I found this interesting and disturbing at the very same time. Interesting in that whether they were trying to express a personal or political point of view it really did bring an intense emotional response.

The disturbing part was not only the violence but also how people respond to bullying and hateful behavior.

Korean dramas lately have been replete with violence and bullying scenarios. If that is indicative of Korea or everywhere I don't know. What is both interesting and disturbing is that in nearly every scenario in this drama they behaved as if there were absolutely no other ways for them to get the perpetrators to stop or to see justice done.

As social issues, like bullying, for example professionals need to make sure options are known for children and adults to protect themselves safely.

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.

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.

This is a series that might offend many US viewers who consider having a gun to be a right. Here we see a Korea that sees guns as a menace that must be kept away at all costs.

It is a polished, well acted and directed production, of the quality we have come to expect from K-dramas. Not for the squeamish.

Trigger doesn't break any new ground, but it still manages to hold your attention. The plot leans on familiar tropes, and while you won't find any major twists or genre-defining moments, there's a certain comfort in its predictability. The performances are solid, the pacing is steady, and the atmosphere fits well especially if you're looking for something to binge on a rainy day.

If you're in the mood for something straightforward with just enough tension and character drama to keep things moving, Trigger is worth a watch. It won't blow you away, but it won't leave you disappointed either.