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The first half and the second half are almost different shows, and I so wish I could review them separately because I'm so conflicted over this.

First half was 10/10, honest-to-goodness great. There were some good twists, some creepy psychotic grins, some incredibly fun characters that were either charming from the start or naturally grew on me. It was suspenseful at one moment, surprises at every turn, then ten minutes later my face hurt from smiling at these cops on a picnic or the budding romance in the background or just how proud a dad the Chief is. A wonderful mix of genres that had me rushing home from work to watch.

If only it were just ten episodes. If only. Because after episode 9 or 10, it just falls apart. No more than a 5/10. It becomes repetitive, sappy, and heartbreaking - not because of the drama, but because now it felt like a chore, like I was only watching the last episodes in order to finish this show I once loved. Shock factor only works so many times, so rather than continue to get emotional over these events, after a few episodes of the same old, I was numb to it. A right shame. I can't say much without spoiling stuff, just don't expect an ending nearly as strong as the beginning.

Is it worth a watch, though? Yeah, I'd say so. The first half was just that wonderful, and maybe you'll like the ending more than I did. But if you lose interest and it becomes a chore to watch, don't bother; the ending isn't that gratifying. Just go back and rewatch the cops try to teach an adult to ride a bike or when they go scare high schoolers instead. The good times.

Regrettably, I can't recall another film that caused me as much entertainment whiplash as this one. Which makes me really sad because the beginning had so much potential... If only it had been consistent from start to finish, I wouldn't have gotten so invested, then been so disappointed at the disaster it devolved into (and I don't believe that's an exaggeration).

There are too many problems in the last 4 episodes to attempt listing. Even the script and acting, which IMO were initially excellent, turned contrived and melodramatic. And the last time I saw a film with so much pointless death and needless tragedy was when I saw Seven in high school (yep, I'm old). This was all the more frustrating because I could see where the director was trying to go, but that only made the failure to get there even more unbearable. And while the ending itself does offer a sliver of closure, it pales in comparison to the irritation you have to suffer to reach it.

ROMANCE RATING: 6/10 While I thought Ko Jun Hee and Song Sae Byeok did have a certain chemistry on screen, it didn't feel like romantic chemistry. It was more like the rapport of partners who have worked together for a long time. So needless to say, while I could buy into their attachment to each other, their kisses looked more like friend kisses (even though they were clearly supposed to be lovers).

In summary, if you are fine with creating your own viewing experience, I can recommend the first 12 episodes (which were interesting and suffered minimal melodrama), then skip to the last 10 minutes of the show if you want an official "ending." But if you need to see how everything gets to that ending, be warned you are in for a frustrating ride. Sorry, I can't recommend this show.

Less of a disaster than the typical Netflix Original production, and it started very strong. However, the way the story unfolds in the back half of the season is just excruciating. Some strong actors, good production values (although crazy to see all the GM vehicle product placements in a Kdrama), good characters. They just really needed to do something less abusive to the viewers for the way the season wraps up.

One of the best casts and one of the most charming couples in one of the darkest series ever made. If that's off-putting, don't watch it, but if not, you will find it a mature and great series that pulls no punches regarding the power of evil, but also the stronger power of righteousness--and love. This is a rough, gritty crime series-even shocking-but it is also a tender, loving story about two warm, strong, good people trying to make things right for others who include characters viewers will also love. The writing, direction, and acting from a brilliant cast are superb. Strongly recommended.

This is a great show the over all concept us brilliant. The chemistry between the characters are sublime. Love the humour the writer/s have done it justice. I like the fact your on the edge of your seat atmosphere while watching this fresh new show. Love it.

A surrealistic mixture of thriller, comedy and drama and I prefer the comedy. But strange as it is, it's a more realistic version of life than any other straightforward kind of filming. Interesting.

What turn out to be a really strong and promising beginning falls flat and drags in the second half of the show. I love the suspense and the eerie feeling that the first four episode presents. The story started to spiral into a love story that makes the main character unbearable, weak, and selfish. I felt he neglected the duty of his job and became the most slappable person in the world by trying to chase his love story no matter who becomes the sacrifice. I'd watch probably 12 episodes if you decide to give this a try but be warn the last 4 episode would probably make you want to throw yourself off a bridge because of the frustration from the main character.

Serial killer possesses a serial killer which leads to some amazing twists and turns. The heroes, a detective and a shaman have to fight the protagonist whilst sorting out their feelings for each other. Well acted with some interesting side characters

There are killings throughout the series but, despite this, there is a level of humour and things are kept relatively light. But then around Ep 13 it turns very dark with terrible psychological choices having to be made ...: who will die? Who will survive? The scenarios set up are truly horrific and are not in line with the earlier episodes. I would rate this a 7+ for the earlier episodes but struggle to rate the later ones. I feel I was conned - the last few episodes we're not what I signed up to. I have watched a lot of Korean drama and they are usually consistent throughout - this one switches direction so severely it's almost like there's a different director for the last part.

The story of an immature, irresponsible, and incompetent detective named Kang, and a girl with psychic abilities who team up to pursue a serial killer, who becomes possessed by the spirit of another serial killer. I've seen other Korean shows I enjoyed very much, Signal, and Tunnel, and A Man Named God. But this show is becoming difficult to watch. Det. Kang has his psychic abilities awakened through his love interest. He has some good instincts, but he makes awful errors in judgement, and has virtually no control of his emotions. This isn't the first show to glorify a detective who wants to arrest a bad guy without any evidence of his guilt, but Kang takes this stupidity to new heights, or lows. Do the writers think this appeals to viewers? This trope of a detective who is so sure of a person's guilt that he insists on arresting him without evidence is so banal. After fouling things up so spectacularly, Kang plays the victim and never acknowledges his errors or the predicament he puts his teamates in. I am seriously questioning whether I should finish this series.

I didn't expect much but it is well done and amazing show but it should only have been 10 episodes because second half of the season is very bad like they didn't have anything left to tell!

I started watching this drama once it comes out and just finish today. It takes a year for me to finish this, right? On the first episode i had a hard time accepting the main lead since i've been spoiled so much by visual in any other KDrama, so i protested why i have to face a reality in KDrama. I come here to escape it lol.

Watching this is so frustating, i laugh a bit, smile a bit, cry alot, feeling regret, annoyed, so many emotion untill episode 12 and i stop watching. Where are my fantasy like, superheroes, magic KDrama or at least a little bit pity from the writer to all the characters? Why so cruel? But once again it makes sense, it is life in this drama, it offers you what reality could bring. Have you watch arang and the magistrate? It has that kind of vibes. Or you can a bit compare it to The Guest Kdrama.

Watching this again is a very big decision, because i will feel frustate but this is something i have to finish. Untill the last episode i feel very frustate. But at the end i just can say "this is very make sense"

From the cover poster and through the first two episodes it seems you are getting a standard romantic comedy ghost story. Then it turns very dark and the comedy gets sidelined. I applaud the cast and crew for their attempt and I really enjoyed it. I am surprised it gets rated so low. The leads are excellent and the story is a Rollercoaster ride. Go in with an open mind and I don't think you will ge disappointed. 8 seems a little harsh .. I wokd have liked an 8.5 but I have to be honest or else this site is pointless. I can surely say I recommend this but be aware... you are going on a roller coaster.

If you are looking for funny, romance or romcom - this is not it. It has some funny moments in the beginning but the series soon take a turn to the dark and keep spiraling down into madness and horror. The ending was a surprise and not a happy one. It's a different show well worth watching.

It's a good series with an adorable leading lady. Like all korean series that I've seen though it needs the fat trimming. 16 episodes is far too many and it becomes a slog by the end.

The amount of dialogue, eating and slurping noodles, driving endlessly in suburban Korea just take up the unnecessity of times to come out with 16 episodes.

And then, there's the unnecessarily amount of time spent on soap opera romanticism. We get it serial killers lack love and good sustainable environment.

On that note, my question to the director is, is this a series about psychopathy and sociopathy or about shamanism, or about a bad spirit wonders desperately in such of destruction as blood vengeance?

Is this the reflection of the South Korean police force when in the face of evil and difficulty, they started running away?

Perhaps its physical and emotional brutality is partly what has lead to it being so brutally under-rated.

I watched this a few years ago. It had a great impact and I remember it as one of the best shows I have ever seen. I would refute every point made against it in the many negative reviews, and support every point made in praise of it. It has both the grittiest horror and one of the most moving romances I have seen.

The story reaches its logical conclusion. The later episodes get incredibly brutal both physically and emotionally, because that's where the story takes us. Any other course would be a pathetic compromise, and the writers deserve credit for following the central premise to its bitter end.

I was liking this show all the way up to episode 13. From that point it was just as bad as the last season of Game of Thrones. Whoever director/writer thought episode 13 and onward was a good way to end the show, you need to stop writing. Go a find a new profession. Studios never hire these people again. None of this is on the actors, to bad you got stuck with a garbage ending

This was a really good show with everything in it. Detective vs serial killer, sweet romance of opposites attracting, light humor among detective buddies, and a dash of paranormal. I looked forward to watching an episode every day. There are a lot of characters and we get to know and enjoy them all. Then, towards the end it takes a very dark and disturbing turn. This wasn't the show I signed up for. I honestly don't know what they were thinking. Did the writers change? It was suddenly a completely different show and tone. And it didn't make any sense. I don't want to spoil anything but weren't there any other healers around to help? Towards the end the story fell apart and I watched just to get to the ending. It kind of made me mad that they spoiled a good show. So why did I give it eight stars? Because the majority of it was good. I liked these characters, I looked forward to finding out what was going to happen. Watch the first half and walk away and make up your own ending. It will make more sense.

There was just something about Jun-hee Ko I really liked. I know at times here height gave her a real presence, and she did a really good job. With so many very tall Korean actors, why she is not more in demand I do not know why this woman does not get more work. Extremely slim, maybe a little too much so, but that can add to her character. Hope she gets a lot more work.