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A civilian businessman who has no choice but to cooperate with the secret operation of the National Intelligence Service to arrest the Korean drug lord who has taken control of Suriname in S... Read allA civilian businessman who has no choice but to cooperate with the secret operation of the National Intelligence Service to arrest the Korean drug lord who has taken control of Suriname in South America.A civilian businessman who has no choice but to cooperate with the secret operation of the National Intelligence Service to arrest the Korean drug lord who has taken control of Suriname in South America.
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Narco Saints Is Next Sensational HIT FROM KOREAN INDUSTRY!!
I love the casting they picked for this show and the actors did a great job. It never got boring and always had you waiting to see what happens next!
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I can recommend this show to anyone thinking about watching it! Go watch the show and I think you will love it.
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If you like character chemistry, good pacing, lighthearted dry humours, all while delivering dark and well written script, this is an original to see.
A mix side after watching it.. .
Inspired by some events, this is well written and engaging.
Last i will definitely recommend.
I love the casting they picked for this show and the actors did a great job. It never got boring and always had you waiting to see what happens next!
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I can recommend this show to anyone thinking about watching it! Go watch the show and I think you will love it.
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If you like character chemistry, good pacing, lighthearted dry humours, all while delivering dark and well written script, this is an original to see.
A mix side after watching it.. .
Inspired by some events, this is well written and engaging.
Last i will definitely recommend.
I think I watched half of this series with my eyes closed since I don't really like to watch violence, but I do like true stories so wanted to see it. Even with my eyes closed at some of the most violent scenes, the grotesque audio was enough to visualize in my head what was happening. The true story in itself is indicative of what really does go on out there, and unfortunately in this instance a private citizen unwittingly gets himself involved in a huge US DEA kingpin/drug bust operation because the Korean (lead male) went to the country innocently with his buddy to export/import some skate (seafood that looks like a stingray) which is a delicacy in Korea but gets thrown away in the South African country. They wind up getting getting caught in a scheme and getting involved in this operation when one of the investigation officials involves them w/o their knowledge with drugs on their boat. Of course they get caught and now they are in it for real. This was an operation that was reminiscent of the El Chapo bust. The characters were cast perfectly and the ending was satisfying.
Once you pass the 1st episode which is a bit too long (but helpful to understand the main character's personality and motivation) the series gets better and better with a great finale which keeps you on the edge of your seat for 60 minutes. The 6 episodes format is perfect as it allows to develop the story enough while being crisp at the same time.
The story is well built and well paced, the acting very good - not surprising as the show features some top actors from the Korean movie.
Hwang Jung Min nails it as per usual in his role as the ruthless, devilish drug king and finds perfect chemistry with Ha Jung Woo who is equally impressive in this guy-next-door-turned-hero.
Great suspense and action, a must watch for fans of the genre!
The story is well built and well paced, the acting very good - not surprising as the show features some top actors from the Korean movie.
Hwang Jung Min nails it as per usual in his role as the ruthless, devilish drug king and finds perfect chemistry with Ha Jung Woo who is equally impressive in this guy-next-door-turned-hero.
Great suspense and action, a must watch for fans of the genre!
It's a simple plot but masterful at the same time one of the best tv shows i have seen in 2022 I enjoyed every minute and never got bored Koreans are really great actors All the actors did a great job I really love the cooperation between Netflix and Korea it produces really great works and i hope to see more masterpisece soon like that As for directing the director made a great effort and maintained the pace of work and the balance between drama and action
The series ended on time without delay The same for the writer he made great characters and drew their sides and features well I highly recommend the series to people who love the atmosphere of espionage mixed with excitement biography and action they will have a nice time with this series and the beautiful thing is that it does not need a lot of time.
South Korean cinema and television continues to impress with NARCO-SAINTS, a retitling of THE ACCIDENTAL NARCO now showing on Netflix. Like SQUID GAME before it, this is a limited TV miniseries which has the production values and expense of a movie, and it looks absolutely fantastic too. It tells the true story of a Korean pastor in Suriname who turned out to be a drug lord on the side. Hard to believe, but this perfectly-paced thriller packs in the realism for a gritty and suspenseful adventure. Ha Jung Woo is the perfect lead and supported by a couple of Korea's hottest stars, and together they shine, their performances underpinning typically exciting action bits.
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- TriviaThe real life drug lord was Cho Bong-haeng.
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