Model Taxi (2021)

Taking a new spin on revenge...

I really enjoyed so much about "Taxi Driver" and its unique spin on anti-heroes and revenge thrillers, but I also found it messy and even a little hard to follow at times. The Rainbow Taxi Company concept is great and hooked me instantly. I loved the Batman vibes and the based on a true story element to each episode, but the overall plot is all over the place and is saved by a dynamic cast and some epic action sequences. Mainly Lee Je Hoon as Kim Do Gi being awesome!

Lee Je Hoon is so amazingly good! I know he has had other great roles but this really is a star vehicle (pun intended) for him! Whether he's casually beating up a gang of thugs, driving fast and furious style, or in hilarious disguise, he is impressive. Also, add to that the emotion he can bring to the role that makes his motivation believable and easy to root for, even while he's clearly breaking the law. He is ultimately what kept me interested from the beginning until the end, especially when parts of the story were frustrating or didn't work for me. Kim Do Gi is the most consistent thing about this whole drama and worth a recommendation to watch on his own.

The rest of the cast is great too. Some of the characters definitely annoyed me, but it was never the actors' fault, even when the performances were super campy. First, there is Kim Eui Sung as
Jang Sung Chul, who I always love as a villain, but it's nice to see him in this light. He still had some duplicity in his performance that he does so well, even as the good guy-ish lol. Pyo Ye Jin, Jang Hyuk Jin, and Bae Yoo Ram play the rest of the team and I loved their unique personalities and care for each other. My one complaint is that Pyo Ye Jin as Ahn Go Eun took a mostly passive role in one storyline that really bothered me. She eventually makes up for it, but I still feel like her character could have been much stronger considering her overall role on the team. Esom as Prosecutor Kang Ha Na was another character that frustrated me. In an attempt to create a rivalry I feel like her character became unreasonably one-note. This also got better towards the end, but I just really dislike the stubborn cop getting in the way trope, and I wish there was more to her character earlier on. She does have interesting chemistry with Kim Do Gi but don't expect anything beyond mutual admiration to come from it.

The shadier characters on the other hand are entertaining but also very cartoony. Cha Ji Yeon has a double role that is pretty impressive and Cha Ji Yeon is almost like a Disney villain as Baek Sung Mi. On the opposite end, you have Lee Yoo Joon as Wang Min Ho who is just super likable and good balance for Ha Na. All of the guest characters were great too which kept the episodes interesting and made you root for the Deluxe Taxi even more. It's hard to go too much into detail without spoilers, but I'm also glad they took extra time to go deeper into some of the revenge stories beyond just focusing on a specific crime and its aftermath.

If you don't like disturbing storylines then this is not a drama from you. This is definitely a crime drama at its core with a ripped from the headlines law & order-y feel. The vigilante twist is what makes this drama unique as well as the clever way they recruit new clients. Where I think this drama messes up is that it seemed like they didn't really think through what the Taxi Company's ultimate goal was and hearing it explained didn't make much sense. Then a sudden plot twist seemed to be thrown in just to give the story a direction, but that plot felt rushed through too. I did like what felt like a change in direction in characters, especially the women characters, and that they seemed to intensify the action scenes. Some of the action sequences in the second half are truly DAEBAK, and are so good I didn't really care what was happening in the story if I'm honest. I also liked the moment where they slipped in some real true-crime footage which did get me right in the feels (even if it contradicted earlier scenes). I just wished the entire plot felt more cohesive.

Would I watch this again? Maybe, but I think I would much rather just watch some of the action sequences again. I did like the dynamic between the characters while watching the first time but I would be much more curious about the possibilities of a season 2... which seemed very possible judging by the final scene (which I loved).

Overall I enjoyed this drama for what it did well and not necessarily as a complete story. I would still recommend it because what it does well is more than enough to entertain! I laughed, I teared up, I was horrified, and I cheered. I love that they challenged what justice is and empowered victims and their families. By the end, I was ok with forgiving all plot holes and too easily resolved conflicts. In the spirit of choosing to seek revenge or not, if you're choosing whether to watch this drama or not, I feel like "Taxi Driver" is a drama I can forgive and will never forget.

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If u r here in review section to check if it has good reviews or not then I'll just say this that watch this for the actors and actresses they have done stupendously fabulous job and they deserve more appreciation for their work.

Specially Lee Je-hoon he nailed it 🔥. If u have watched his previous work then u should definately watch this it's his one of the best work (at least for me) and all other cast has done tremendous job as well.

I'll just say just go for it.


One last thing this show deserves more appreciation and popularity than it got. It's popular in Korea but not in other countries. Hidden Gem 💥.

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Overcome Evil by Good

There are a lot of anti-hero Korean dramas this days like Vincenzo, Doom At Your Service, and this one, Taxi Driver. I thoroughly enjoyed this show from start to finish. All the actors were amazing at their given roles. There were a lot of thought-provoking themes that would challenge your ethical standards and morality. Having said this, I really enjoyed all the lessons and takeaways this drama gave the viewers.

I am looking forward to another season. I just couldn’t get enough of their dynamics. I am also very satisfied with the ending. It was wrapped up very well and it would leave you with no regrets.

This is a good drama and you won’t regret spending this seeing it. It is definitely worth it.

Thank you and congratulations to all the cast, crew, and the entire production for giving the audience a stellar show. One of the best this year has to offer.

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Brilliantly satisfying drama

Don't get mad... get even.

Taxi Driver (or Deluxe Taxi to give it it's proper name) is an action-packed drama based around righteous revenge under the cover of an innocent taxi service. When our protagonists are at the end of the road (no pun intended...) due to horrible and painful circumstances, they find solace in the offer of getting revenge. In turn, they help other people who are in despair due to the actions of some very horrible people and act on their behalf to bring these people to justice.

Meanwhile, a tough prosecutor, played by Esom, is suspicious of these activities.

Taxi Driver has an 80's/90's feel to it which I loved - a bit like Knight Rider or The A-Team and so has a little bit of cheesiness to it - but that's needed to balance out the more gruesome aspects of it.

Well worth a watch and while I don't condone violence or revenge it's really satisfying to see it play out. Watch now before the second season comes out.

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Well, this was great. I haven't finished a show this quickly in a while, I think. "Taxi Driver" was fun and entertaining and I really loved the different revenge plots and characters a lot, I am very excited for Season 2, especially because it looks even better than this one. I wonder how exactly they're going to top it but I am open to be surprised and flashed. I am already sad that Prosecutor Kang won't be in the next season because I really liked her. I don't know why some people disliked her so much, I thought she was cool, especially as the show progressed. Also, now that I am done with Season one, I agree with everyone that it is a crime how overlooked Lee Je Hoon was at bigger award shows (Baeksang Arts Awards for example) for his performance in the show, he deserved at least a nom, but definitely also a win. I feel like Pyo Ye Jin was overlooked as well. I have only seen her in "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" before, but here she was completely different and delivered a touching performance, she deserved more nominations. The cast in general is very talented and capable, which made the show even more enjoyable.

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Lee Je Hoon steals the show!

This show has been at the back of my head for the longest time. I knew I had to watch it when Taxi Driver S2 is out. This review came abit late but better be late than never!!

Plot is pretty straightforward and easy to follow. Basically a group of people that acts as vigilante to revenge for people under the name of a taxi company. Each story takes about 2 episodes or so, it's not draggy and all of them are interesting. The show cannot go wrong with Lee Je Hoon like this man is srsly so good whatever role he plays. In this show he also cosplays different character as an undercover work for each task, which was super fun to watch. I am in love with this man since Signal days, he rocked a lot of shows but he truly does the best in this kind of crime, thriller genre kind I feel. Also, do not expect romance as it's minimal to almost nothing. However, the bond between the members are amazing so it's still a good watch.

While there are good takeaways to this show, I do feel that some of their revenge tasks are too easy/conveniently resolved. Although there are thrill and excitement to it but it's temporary and predictable as to what is gonna happen.. which is why I said that it isn't complex to follow the show. Lee Je Hoon also plays an impt part in the success to this show in the role he play.. i couldn't imagine other actors that can do play the role of Kim Do Gi.

Still, I am very excited to finish watching Taxi Driver S2!! and if u haven't started this series, u should give it a go!!

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loved it sm !!<3

i accidentally found this gem while trying to look for another movie with the same title. i do not regret it one bit.
this was it. this drama was what i needed when i just wanted to unwind from all the stress from life. i enjoyed every episode seeing jehoon beating up bad guys, getting victims justice and he looking hella hot while doing it.
the action scenes were toptier imo and so much fun to watch! i liked that it wasnt always serious and had funny scenes too

this drama will hold a special place in my heart for a longg time <3
def would reccomend!!

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Just a bad product

The series is bad at so many levels the story ain't that great when you dig on it, the acting is trash especially the main villain the gang boss she was so bad playing the crazy evil character that i can bet my 9 year's old nephew would've done a better job and not to mention the long hair mechanic he wasn't even acting and I'm pretty sure he was just passing by the Studio when he got casted.
And the charry on top is the main character who hardly try to copy Ryan gosling on drive, and additionally the fighting scene on that tight place against the gang is surly a failure to re create or copying the great fight scene from "oldboy"

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ACTION WITH MYSTRY THRILLER WITHOUT ROMANCE IS NOT EVERYONE'S CUP OF TEA

I first binge watched this drama because of its genre being action thriller . as the ML AND FL has been distingushed with the supporting cast i had expected some romance but FL has not much to do and the supporting FL clearly overpowers the presence of FL .
THE ACTING :
ML has done a wonderful job in portaying his character as a person who seeks justice and want's revenge although the idea of catching criminals and putting them in a private prison seems uneasy . He has shown some great action skills and acting ofcourse.
As i already told FL has not much to do here except getting involved in ML's cases and trying to provoke the situation . she has played her fair part only if we ignore the fact that she is the LEAD .There is no background story and character on her own and just dishes everywhere .
As for supporting FL an go eun has done a very good job . she fits her role as a young hacker perfectly and her acting is also up to the mark.

as for the leader jang song chul who is supposed to be the premise of the whole revenge for the poor thing he has played his role up to the mark but feels mysterois somettimes.

As the drama revolves around the incidences happening in a certaain feild it more feels like an episode to complete and then start off to the next one .
so other support characters and here and there .

THE EPISODES :
The episodes 3 and 4 where kim do ki accomplishes the part of being a teacher at school and does his part was the best of all and also felt good.
FOR other parts they were also good and funny .
as the drama is ongoing i would say it's being dragged .

THE ROMANCE :
There is no any romance until now so i don't know if we should expect in the last two episodes .
Although shipping them would be another thing .
As i ship the ML and the SFL

ACTION :
the action sequences are amazing without forgeting the taxi driving and all the fights.IT gets darker and tamed after few episodes so it's all you are looking if u are an action thriller lover . GO FOR IT .

OVERALL :
its a one time watch for me . it doesn't have all the good plots and stuoryline but it does keeps you engaged and give a felling to watch more .

NOT FOR YOU :
If you want romance and intimate schenes.

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Totally Re-watchable!

This show is so soo good and while watching it it gave me goosebumps and it's little bit similar as The Uncanny Counter but the story/plot is so much interesting and unique. I like the duality of Lee Je Hoon, I'm fan of his acting now. The way he changes himself into the character dude you nailed it. Sometimes he becomes clumsy when he was in acting mode and that change in his acting shows how hardworking he is. I also like the acting of Pyo Ye Ji i mean I'm really happy that finally she got a role to show herself. Overall I'm truly very glad to watch this drama also people like them are real heroes! Hwaiting!!
Thank you!

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A must watch

First off the plot is not like one I have seen before, it is such an interesting concept that will have you debating what is really good and what is evil and how blurry the line between them is.

I love that it starts off straight away into the action, with no long backstory, instead the backstory is told throughout the first few episodes in flashbacks which breaks everything up nicely. The victims and their stories are very interesting and the revenge is satisfying.
Honestly, if this aired at a different time to Vincenzo it would be at the top of the list, unfortunately, it is shadowed but if anything I believe taxi driver is on the same level.

The plot is great, the acting is great, etc.
My only downside so far is that there isn't much depth into the characters especially the main male lead (although tbh they all kind of share the main stage but you'll get who I mean)
I don't know much about his past and he is very held back but I really like him and I hope they dive deep into his past and personality a bit more in the future episodes.

Don't hesitate to watch this just go now it is a great series I can't wait for more episodes

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