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Episode 1 Impressions

I'm going to start this off by saying if you've liked any violent Korean revenge thrillers in the past two decades than Mercy for None will probably be your cup of tea.

The fight choreography is crisp and bloody with punchy SFX for each punch. Every hit connects with intensity and the camera moves around enough to keep fight scenes entertaining instead of disorienting.

The plot is not too bad either. It seems to be your typical run of the mill Korean revenge setup. Something happens that motivates an over powered character to want to exact revenge. It doesn't really bother me that much because I came for the action. The story is good enough to hold your attention, albeit a little confusing for the first 30 minutes.

The production design, cinematography are all top notch and I was surprised by the production values. Varied locations and slick cinematography help to make sure you eyes are never really board.

Mercy for None is great so far after one episode. The premiere did a good job hooking me and now I want to see what is going to happen next. If you're here for the action I don't think you will leave disappointed. As long as you can suspend your disbelief from time to time, but that is part of the fun!

I really enjoyed this show. I appreciate how succinct it told the story, nothing was dragged out. It has phenomenal fighting and interesting/new (to me) camera work. The only reason why I don't give it a 10 is because I liked other shows a tad bit more. Specifically: "Bloodhounds" and "Worst of Evil".

Both shows also have amazing fighting, but Bloodhounds and Worst of Evil have more fleshed-out stories (even if Bloodhounds retcon'd near the end due to a scandal involving one of its actors). Mercy For None's storytelling cuts out just a little bit too much, enough so that I was wishing I cared more about the main character.

Nevertheless, it's an exciting show. Totally still worth the time. Highly recommend.

Yes the amount of actors is STUPID yo I mean it really, I just want to see what's face the Netflix Procurement or Accounting and Finance team made when the director said "Yes I want them all, any problem?"

Action sequences was great, some part with too much CGI blood but meh not that weird.

The lighting was great though I love the tone which actually reflects the mood quite well.

The dialogue also great, some of plot twists, not that surprising but it was well written. The wording was great and actors did it well got me tearing abit, can make my heart heavy.

Overall, I bloody love this series I which it could be longerrrr!!!!!

I binge-watched this series in one sitting and absolutely loved it from beginning to end. Each episode kept me on the edge of my seat-there was never a dull moment! The fight scenes were spectacular, and the cast was truly an all-star lineup. I really appreciated how the story unfolded and wrapped up; it perfectly matched the title.

While many have likened it to a Korean version of John Wick, I believe So Ji Sub truly delivered in his role-he completely nailed it and left us wanting more. As a long-time fan of So Ji Sub who had been eagerly waiting for his return to the screen, I can confidently say this series marks a fantastic comeback for him. I'm excited to see what he takes on next!

From brutal hand-to-hand combat to wielding his signature baseball bat and mastering blade fights, Bones crack, bodies fly, and blood stains the walls of many villains' hideaways. So Ji Sub delivers an electrifying performance that sets a new standard for action storytelling.

Mercy for None lands its blood-soaked action sequences and sufficiently surprising plotting to stay engaging.

-The series maintains the high-energy melee flair that the best South Korean thrillers have, with stellar fight choreography.

-The duration of the episodes was good, each of which is between 30-40 mins long, which I found super refreshing. It doesn't make you bored.

-In conclusion, this show is only for fans of action and bloody violence.