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This drama primarily focused on serialized cases involving child abuse, while gradually developing its overarching plot. However, it failed to delve into anything profound or captivating, lacking the ambition one would expect from the first drama with such a theme. Furthermore, I don't think they did a good job handling the subject anyway. Its characters are its biggest problem. Initially, most of them were given over representation but eventually they didn't contribute much to the story. The FL's daughter was barely seen or given any involvement in the plot, wasn't even seen in the last episode. You would think she would be because of the theme and what FL went through.

The characters remained static, lacking meaningful dynamics or genuine human emotions, which is particularly disappointing given the drama's thematic focus. In addition to the shortcomings, the color grading employed throughout the drama was remarkably poor and even embarrassing. The constant shifts between overly saturated green tones, flat magenta hues, and subdued blue shades were highly distracting and detracted from the overall visual experience, if it had any to begin with.

On another note, Soo Yeong is somewhat a fierce cop/detective yet there was a brief scene in the last episode of her being physically abused, that was the most redundant and unnecessary scene in the drama. It served no purpose to the narrative and contributed nothing to the story. On another another note, it's a mockery seeing people defending Eun Ho, if an old ugly guy was to play his character then nobody would dare to say anything.

Ultimately, this drama offered little beyond a series of sad child abuse stories. It failed to deliver a compelling narrative or explore its themes in a profound and meaningful manner.

Once again Kim Sun Ah, demonstrates why she is one of the, if not the most gifted actress working anywhere in this challenging and compelling drama. I say challenging, because it asks the viewer to decide who is right and who is wrong. The performances from the rest of the cast range from excellent (Na young Hee) to adequate (Yeon Je Hyung). As for Cha Hak Yeon, his performance could be seen as either one note or very good, or maybe both. It would be interesting to see him in something else. There are two main stories here, Who is the Vigilante Red Cry, who deals out justice to abusers, or in most cases encourages others to do it, and why does Kim sun ah keep seeing an apparation of a little girl in a green dress. Of course there is a connection of sorts between both. The second mystery regarding the little girl is the more intriguing, even if at one stage the answer is rather obvious.

One reviewer compared this show to the HBO show True Detective, and they were right on the money with that comparison. Haunting, chilling, and often painful to watch, this is the other, less well known side of k-drama's; the well developed, high quality dramas that make you question your own morality and mourn with the characters who are going through hell. This show is mostly plot heavy, with little character focus or development, but that does not detract from its watch-ability. This show keeps you interested until the very last scene, and while there were a few questions left unanswered, overall the plot was well written and well executed. Accompanied by fantastic acting and a haunting score, this is one of those shows that you feel a bit empty after watching, but in a good way.

If you like shows like True Detective you will definitely like this!

This show is by far the best crime show I've seen in a while reminds me season 1 of True Detective, the twists and turns will keep you gripped, and the performances are absolute masterclass

This series delve right into how traumatic and hard a child's life can be with abusive families. You at a point actually resonate and pity the "killer" but need to keep reminding yourself it is still wrong to kill.

The ACTORS HAVE OUTDONE THEMSELVES especially the FL. I had goosebumps at the intensity and skills of the child actors.

A MUST WATCH if you like cases and dramas on such sensitive topics . Basically this is a show with brilliant writing, acting and smooth storyline, with IMPORTANCE TO ISSUES WHICH NEED TO BE TALKED ABOUT.