Big Mouth

Big Mouth got off to a fast start. I liked how the story introduced Park ChangHo's character and how abruptly everything changed. What a crazy ride it's been! From an incompetent, debt-ridden lawyer, he was tagged as one of the most notorious criminals in the country, Big Mouse. Every episode was fascinating and heart-racing, adding layers to various mysteries.

The story's progression was intense, continuously pulling viewers off-balance with puzzles to answer, which may have been too much because the ending didn't do it justice. This might easily have been a 10, but the finale left so many loose ends. Although I don't have a problem with Ko MiHo's death, the ending felt rushed. Again, they mentioned the elderly man's serial killer son, but he didn't appear, which confused me because he seemed vital to the plot. I also despise the fact that no one appeared concerned about HyeJin being murdered by her husband.

Aside from these flaws, ChangHo's character development was excellent. It's an incredible depiction of how desperation and the struggle for survival affect people in extraordinary ways. This was exciting to see that the main topic wasn't the revelation of Big Mouse's identity, but how ChangHo himself changed to be his version of Big Mouse.

The dynamic between ChangHo and JiHoon was fantastic. What an unusual and powerful relationship! Although I wish we had spent more time on this bond. I particularly enjoyed the friendships created between ChangHo and several of his fellow inmates. I always love seeing characters develop positive relationships.

All of the actors gave outstanding performances, particularly the female leads. Lee Jong Suk's best work to date. Kim JooHun acted magnificently, as usual. I swear I wanted to kill his character myself.

Overall, except for the final episode, this kdrama has been nothing short of brilliant.

TBH I can into this show with low expectations. Starts off just like typical dramas, but boy, do the plot twists blow you mind and have you applauding. The actors are great too. You find yourself running home to see the next episode. Of courses there are great performances to pull all this off.

If you do get past the first half of the first episode you will be hooked, rooting for the characters.

They should also do a western remake of this.

This is an unexpected joy. A masterpiece.

If you've watched Game of Thrones, you know what the title means.

This drama has so much potential to be the best I've watched that are about gangster and shi. So many plot twists that could hype you up UNTIL they rushed the ending. Last episode ended with so much mess that it hadn't sank in me yet that the series already ended. No closure at all. Like I questioned myself, "What the hell? Is that it?". It's like I just wasted my time watching it. So many plot holes that are not resolved in the conclusion. It's the writers fault that they introduced so much characters that they don't even tend to explain and finish their story. Props to the actors tho especially to the main villain that you will hate so much. Would rate this as 4 but I love the casts' acting so I added 2 lol. But if someone ask me if I would vouch for this series, I wouldn't recommend this to them. Ending's just not worth it.

Overall I really liked this drama. Though the ending was sad, but it was justifiable. I do want to add some shortcomings, 1)The ending seemed rushed, it was like reading a novel , you are connecting with all characters of it, in each chapter but in end, there is one paragraph written with one line for each character, ending it in a good note, but by this you don't really connect to any emotion of protagonist.

2) In few last episode, a new plot was added, so till last episode I waited for a new character to appear, but none appeared, I felt this plot was really un-necessary for the main plot...

Big Mouth is the perfect example of a classic thriller. The increasingly high ratings for all the episodes indicate just how riveting the show is. Sadly, where one would expect it to end with a bang, it concludes with more of a fizzle.

If you're looking for intrigue and shock, then Big Mouth has it for you. The plot is fast-paced, gripping and ticks all the thriller check-boxes. There are twists and turns, alliances and political games, and a realistic look at how hierarchies and power structures work. Packed with suspense, the moments of revelation are some of the show's best scenes.

A story is only as effective as its ending. If it can't stick the landing, all the preceding hours of excellence can feel like a waste. This is the problem with Big Mouth. While it gave us fourteen enthralling episodes, the last two just don't live up to the same quality and rushed without any development towards the end at all. All in all, Big mouth is still a strongly crafted thriller which should be watched fpr it's tension and suspense, with a subtle pinch of romance.

My Rating : 8.5/10.