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Just finished watching the episode 4. Wow, it was so good. Well made mixture of thriller and comedy.

I saw a few negative reviews here written after eps 1 or 2. I recommend watching at least up to eps 3 and 4. The real story starts from eps 3. Eps 4 is like a complete well made movie. You will surely enjoy it.

You can see the cast had a lot of fun making this Italian/Korean would-be mafia thriller, the sort of fun NOT experienced in Hollywood since the days of Burt Reynolds. Vincenzo contains a very absorbing plot, a cast star-struck by designer clothes, interspersed with Italian (and other) Classical music excerpts to set in relief some well written suspense and intrigue. The plot centers on, if we really are to believe it, the endemically CORRUPT upper echelons of S. Korean society. Is it a coincidence that many of the systemic abuses of power and institutional vice that constitute Vincenzo's Main Plot are now also going on, this very moment in the USA? It is certainly food for thought. A clear advantage this Korean drama has over mediocre US shows, however is a much softer-handed use of violence, resorting more often to satire to keep the plot moving as opposed to gratuitous savagery now so common in so-called "hit" US shows. So far, so good, Binjenzo!

I've never been one to write reviews on movies or TV shows, but after just finishing Vincenzo, I can't resist the urge to share my thoughts!

This show has been such an amusement park and I loved every single second of it! I won't spoil anything, but I'll give my thought on some of the different aspects of the show.

• The story (10/10):

This show grabbed a hold of me within the first minutes. The beginning really set the atmosphere and painted the main character as a cold, calculated and mysterious person. I mean; who does not like a beginning that glues you to the screen right away. I have to be honest and say that I binged the whole show in a week due to the never ending captivity of Vincenzo and the story that unfolds around him. I'm hope I'm not biased, but this show had me from start to finish and for that I have to give the story, a top rating.

The characters: (10/10) As the show goes on, we get to know all the different characters, their personas, their believes and what their values are. All the characters are great and gives the show a perfect balance of excitement, comedy and sadness. I can honestly say that I was just as interested in Vincenzo as I was in the other characters. They all had their story unfold like a present thought out the show.

The protagonists were great, the antagonists were very good and all the other side-characters were interesting. What more can you ask for?

• The music: (10/10)

There is nothing more to say than "Bellissimo!" The music was used in a perfect manner, the choice of songs at certain moments were spot on and they really gave the show a good feeling of Italian and Korean. Much respect the the people who worked on the music for this show.

This might seem like a very biased review, but I still can't shake the feeling I'm left with, now that I've finished the show. I want to watch it again! I want to experience the opening sequence, I want to hear the music and I want to see how it ends all over again! Brilliant show! Just brilliant! If you haven't watched it, then do it! I promise you won't regret it. I laughed, I cringed, I cried and I enjoyed my way thought this masterpiece! I hope you will do the same.

If you've read this far, then I thank you for reading my thoughts about this show. Leave a like if you enjoyed reading about my extravagant experience with Vincenzo!

To the people claiming that the characters are overacting; this is a COMEDY. And an excellent slapstick one at that. The show really picks up pace after episode 4, and it doesn't stop - the twists and turns are endless. Not a lot of kdramas can keep my attention for the whole run, but this definitely takes the cake for suspense, drama and the laughs. Take it for what it is, a slick and gloriously over the top kdrama.

Slow start but it's getting much better. Episode 4 was really good! A shocking surprise I did not expect at the end. I'm truly looking forward to the next episode.

I love Vincenzo. Best Korean show made. And, I watch many Korean shows and I'm American. Please, Pease make a second season and more. I'm hooked. It's funny, yet the story line keeps you on your toes awaiting the next show. I see this as an alternative to American James Bond. Love the characters. The two main characters love connection is very spot on. Romantic, funny, comical, yet real. Just all around great story line. Love it love it. I could see many seasons of their quirky show and relationship solving crimes for many seasons to come..

It's such an amazing show and I don't understand why most people are criticizing it without giving it a chance. Maybe if you have the patience and watch past episode 3 then you will fully understand what the show is about. Trust, I was turned off with the first 3 episodes but once episode 4 started, I was literally glued to it. Just give it a chance. This is one of the best Kdrama's I've watched (coming from someone who is a kdrama fanatic). If you're not used to kdrama's and their comedy then I don't think it's for you. But don't leave a bad review without even giving it chance. If you watch past episode 3 then you will fall in love trust me.

It is the best drama I have ever seen after descendants of the sun.....song joong ki looks fabulous....jeon yeo bin's acting is also mind blowing....it is a full fun package... really worth watching...I will give it a 10/10...

It veered from cornball humour to some serious violence. It never made any pretence to being realistic so turn your brain off and enjoy the ride. Silly but quite bingeable.

Song Joong-ki's performance in this series is just incredible. Definitely matched or even outshined by Jeon Yeo-bin's performance. One of the most distinctive characters I have ever seen in my life. Shows how much work Jeon Yeo-bin put into the role. This series is so amazing thanks to the balanced give and take flow of the battle between the 2 fighting forces. Super funny and unexpected reveals about the characters makes this series unmatched. It's just surprisingly superb. Plus, you'll definitely love the vigilante side to it. It is so relevant to today's flood of corruption and crime around the world. This series will satisfy your hunger for everything you ever dream to see in a drama. A must watch!!!

I have pushed through the first 2-3 slow episodes, it's now getting better at episode 4.

It would be so much more enjoyable if they comedy parts weren't so forced and cringe.

But I do like most the characters especially the MC and the fake italian chef.

Great actors. Today, watching episode 8 I laugh like crack. It's really a great new kind of plot and has a lot of funny moments!!! Love it. I'm anxious to see the final episode but at the same time I will not want it to end!😳 Happened to me before with some dramas, recently, specially StarUp and Hospital Playlist. But this one is over the edge as of now.

OMG!!! The way episode 4 ended. If they can continue this pace, action and thrill, it'd be one of the best thriller K-Drama ever made...

It's quite an interesting show with dark comedy. Definetly not stupid like someone commented. If you don't like it don't watch it or bother commenting.

You'll be enrage to be a mafia too. It super excellent and very promising actors and actresses too.

I've actually been clapping my hands with glee at the little in jokes (diehard food and coffee snob from Italy, trying and enjoying Korean instant coffee) and character development choices (no references here as I don't want to give any games away). Edit: I loved, loved, loved the reverse trope in the clothing shop!!!

Still not sure if I'm enjoying the idea that you can only beat bad guys with an even bigger bad guy (as that seems antithetical to a number of the main character ideals) but overall the writing and plot twists are done well. Further edit after series completed: Definitely gets much darker, but makes you think and laugh and gasp along the way, so highly recommended!

Holy cow I did not expect this show to get ridiculously good within a few episodes after the initial 2 or 3 weird and kinda awkward episodes. This show has it all, gangsters/mafia, love drama, revenge, betrayals, comedy and a whole cast of amazing actors. Some I initially hated, grew on me so much that I am cheering for them. This show has one of the most intelligent writing I have ever seen displayed on a screen. This is the longest review(and maybe 2nd one) I have ever written, and this show might just be the greatest show I have ever watched. And that says alot coming from a non Korean, born in Oslo, ethnically Somali.

A feel good Italian mafia comedy is hard to come by. Let alone a Korean one.

To feel good the good guys had to win. All the time. But such is not the case here. There are lots of death here. Very calculated. And many fight scenes, albeit simplified and comedic. Together with a fairly sizeable support cast. And most are really one dimensional. Only the 3-4 are somewhat fully fleshed out.

The evil ones are really evil. The slimy one stays slimy. The comedy sidekicks also. No one changed a bit except the female lead.

And there are loads of side stories. The underling brother, the treasure hunter, the hidden talents, the McGuvin , the tribute to the French Revolution, modern dance, Italian food, and even the pigeon gets to be hero for a day.

It's entertaining, but this is just pass your time tv drama, at its best.

This so far with just two episodes is the best start to a series i think I've seen, great actors and writing which is where series are made.Great chemistry between the characters and no flaws in the story so far it appears set up for 20 episodes which is a tough test for KD to do without foolish plots but so far this is fantastic. Kim Yeo-Jin is building a hell of a resume for herself with many great series it does take about 15 min of background in Italy then it moves along quite well

This show has the best of everything. It has action, comedy, just the right amount of romance, and incredible characters. You even find yourself loving the villain because the actor is that good. Jang Han-Soek and Vincenzo are great because they are both villains. There is no real good guy or bad guy. I'll be looking for other shows these actors are in because I was really blown away. 10/10. Do yourself a favor and watch this show.

From all the K dramas I watched, Vincenzo stole my heart. It's one of the best kdrama to have ever existed. Equal mix of thriller and comedy made me binge watch the whole series. For anyone starting K dramas I would definitely recommend it.