Flower of Evil (2020)

*Very minor and broad spoiler*

The first episode will draw you in immediately with its calm yet increasingly suspenseful atmosphere. It's not an easy series to describe so I'll keep it relatively short. Because the story has such a strong romantic baseline, I half expected it to overpower the crime and suspense as some series do. Fortunately, it was well balanced and it did not disappoint.

The only aspects that made it a bit less than for me was somewhere in the middle when the original flow started to feel rushed. The shifting of Baek Hee Sung's emotions was abrupt (even if there was a trigger) and since that shift, it became less and less believable. Mostly because it was followed by dramatic events clumped too closely together which caused some encounters to become a tad repetitive, and some plot holes to develop.

Nevertheless, this series will draw you in and keep you in enough suspense to want to keep watching in lieu of sleep. I think it's a great one for those who enjoy different genres inclusive of psychology, romance, crime, or mystery. While it isn't a masterpiece in any particular genre, it did equally well in all of it.

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This is trusting between couple ...

I started this drama with no expectations Because I do not usually watch K dramas But when I completed first episode, I know that I've found the gem 💎💎 ...
This is one of those dramas where you can't predict what happens next which is both frustrating and exciting at the same time. Flower of Evil gets better and better with each episode. Never once was I bored while watching this, every moment was thrilling. It exceeded my expectations and I loved every second of it!
I really love the way that ML did not even realise how hard he fell for our FL ...
The two main leads are phenomenal. Lee Joongi's acting is incredible, Moon Chaewon too, she performed her character very well and at times I could almost feel what she was feeling, it was that good. This is one of my all time favourite pairings in a drama, their chemistry and development is amazing!!
Osts are at point , whenever it starts i could not stop crying ...

IN SHORT:
It's an amazing humane drama with an incredibly beautiful narrative. The dialogues are so well versed they hit right into the heart! The quiet heartwarming background piano (sometimes violin mixed too) makes the past flashbacks scenes very alluring and majestic. Those first scenes (the flashbacks) are one of my top favorite bits of each episode!

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Sería perfecta de no ser por el último capítulo...

La historia sigue a Hee Sung (Do Hyun Soo), un hombre que a simple vista parece ser todo un modelo a seguir, pero su perfecta apariencia esconde un oscuro secreto que preferiría que su esposa (Ji Won), una detective de homicidios, nunca descubriera. Lamentablemente la fachada de nuestro protagonista comienza a derrumbarse cuando a su mujer le asignan atrapar a un psicópata que está siendo buscado por asesinato desde hace 18 años.

¡Qué serie que me tuvo al borde del asiento en todo momento, por favor! Real que no les puedo ni empezar a explicar los niveles de tensión que manejé en casi todos los capítulos, una locura total que no me pasaba desde hace mucho tiempo.

La trama entera está muy bien equilibrada y el suspenso está increíblemente bien manejado. La historia va avanzando de a poco (de hecho empieza bastante “tranquila”), pero cuando las piezas del misterio empiezan a encajar, es imposible no querer más. Lo mejor de todo es que las respuestas no llegan todas juntas, se van dando de a poco a medida que se generan más incógnitas. Básicamente se mantiene esa sensación de “¡No puede ser ¿AHORA QUÉ VA A PASAR?!” en todo momento.

Pasando a otra cosa, los personajes son una maravilla. La construcción del protagonista es fantástica, tiene una evolución muy bien llevada que no se siente apresurada o forzada en ningún sentido. Uno pasa de tenerle miedo a sentir pena por él a amarlo de un momento a otro. Y la actuación de Lee Joon Gi está a otro nivel, no puedo hacer más que sacarme el sombrero.
Ji Won, por otro lado, al principio tenía algo que no me cerraba, pero con el correr de los capítulos la terminé amando.
Obvio que hay más personajes (todos geniales), pero van a tener que descubrirlos ustedes mismos.

En fin, Flower of Evil los va a tener al borde del infarto y creando teorías conspirativas constantemente. Los actores son GENIALES, la fotografía es bella, la banda sonora acompaña bien y en general no decepciona. Lo único malo es el último capítulo, que me pareció innecesario a morir.

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No words to describe how good this is!!

Everything about this drama is completely amazing. Don’t hesitate to watch because it will be worth every second. You will never get bored, every chapter keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next. I dare to say it’s one of the best kdramas in this genre, and that’s saying much because i’ve watched a lot. The actors, the acting, the chemistry, the mistery, the love and hate leaves you open mouthed and longing for more. Lee Joon Gi deserves all the recognition for this role because you can quite literally feel his pain through the screen. I still think about some scenes from time to time and get the same feelings as if I was watching it for the first time. A complete work of art.

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From Avoidance to Adoration: How a 2020 K-Drama Became a 10/10 Must-Watch After Four Years

When this K-drama was first released in 2020, I avoided it because I found it incredibly boring knowing who the culprit was from the start. However, four years later, I decided to give it a try as it was on my plan-to-watch list and had such a high rating. To my surprise, it turned out to be a 10/10 for me. The story was well-paced over all 16 episodes, and I could see the growth of the protagonist and his relationship with Cha Ji Won. The actor did an excellent job portraying the character, and the story flowed smoothly. I have nothing but praise for this drama.

Four years after its initial release, I finally decided to watch it, and I was pleasantly surprised. Despite knowing the culprit from the start, the drama managed to keep me engaged with its intricate plot and character development. Over the span of 16 episodes, the storyline was evenly distributed, ensuring there was never a dull moment. The growth of the protagonist was particularly well-done, showcasing a deep and evolving bond with Cha Ji Won.

The lead actor delivered a stellar performance, bringing depth and nuance to the character. His portrayal was compelling and authentic, making the character's journey believable and relatable. The chemistry between the lead characters was palpable, adding an emotional layer to the narrative that was both touching and intense.

In addition to the strong performances, the direction and writing were top-notch. The story was meticulously crafted, with each episode building upon the last, creating a cohesive and engaging viewing experience. The drama tackled complex themes and emotions, exploring the intricacies of relationships, trust, and redemption.

In conclusion, this K-drama exceeded my expectations in every way. It was a compelling, well-acted, and beautifully written series that kept me hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a drama that combines strong character development with a gripping storyline. For me, it's a definite 10/10.

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flower of evil foi um dos doramas que mais me entregou emoções enquanto eu assistia. sendo um suspense, ele me mantia presa, intimamente conectada com a tensão do conflito do protagonista, ao mesmo tempo que me deixava intrigada com o que realmente aconteceu para ele chegar até aquele ponto e quantas mentiras existiam. além disso, a preocupação e a paixão pela química do casal, pensando em como queria que tudo se ligasse para aquela família poder viver verdadeiramente feliz, também ficou enclausurada em mim, esperando uma solução e recebendo ainda mais dúvidas e personagens interligados.

o enredo é muito muito bom, e misturado com a atuação consistente e enigmática dos atores, que nos entregaram uma protagonista forte e um mentiroso marginalizado, um núcleo de família aparentemente perfeito mas que escondiam vários segredos e a forma que a sociedade transforma e dita o destino de uma pessoa, mesmo que ela não tenha feito nada, por conta de julgamentos antecipados.

eles pecaram na finalização de algumas coisas, colocando alternativas fantasiosas demais para a solução de problemas, e teve um final fundamentado em uma dessas também, mas em minha opinião isso casou bem com a história e, apesar de ter terminado meio aberto, eu acredito que ele pode ter ido na direção que eu queria que fosse, dado o desenvolvimento dos protagonistas.

os personagens, como eu disse, te seguram firme na narrativas para você desvendar os seus pontos de vista, e a construção de todo esse dorama ter sido tão fantástica se deve principalmente pela construção dessas pessoas.

o vilão é muito aterrorizante, e o jeito que as relações em volta dele se desenvolvem é uma obra prima, mexe muito com a surpresa e a penas e muitos outros sentimentos.

os cenários, com uma filmografia escura e misteriosa, foram de acordo com a história, assim como a trilha sonora que, apesar de ter poucas músicas, essas tinham uma qualidade superior, e me emocionam até hoje pensando na história.

de observação final, gostaria de destacar o quão apaixonada fiquei no ator, lee joongi. além de me lembrar um kpop boy muito querido, aka zuho (sf9) (SÉRIO ELES SÃO PARENTES PRÓXIMOS, NÃO É POSSÍVEL!!!!), a atuação dele é muito boa e ele é uma bolinha de amor na vida real, mesmo sendo ariano! isso só prova que ele não deve ser real! assistir foe como o primeiro contato com ele me deixou impressões muito boas, e estou almejando assistir ainda mais performances.

também queria dizer que a experiência de assistir os episódios acompanhando o lançamento na hora com pessoas queridas foi muito legal, cheguei um pouco tarde mas foi muito bom discutir teorias e cenas e atuações com minhas amigas e eu recomendo muito assistir doramas em lançamento! agora isso se tornou um vício.

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Obra extraordinária

Um drama complexo feito para bugar sua mente. Então fica a dica preste bastante atenção até nos pequenos detalhes. Tudo tão bem feito, o enredo é fascinante o roteiro expendido, atuações são incríveis. Esquece aqueles clichês nessa obra não temos pelo ao contrário temos uma obra original carregada de boa história, com suspense, ação e um lindo romance.

Os protagonistas são formidáveis. Se entregaram de corpo e alma para fazer o papel você se sente conectada com eles desde o primeiro momento. A química deles é espantosa de tão boa, eles juntos é bom bom de se ver.

A protagonista Feminina é admirável, forte, alegre destemida, amorosa, inteligente, batalhadora luta pelo que acredita ser correto com unhas e dentes, uma personagem que você pode desejar ser .

O protagonista masculino é fascinante, misterioso complexo muito complexo ele te deixa confuso sobre suas intenções até quase o final do drama, ele é uma caixinha de surpresas.

Todos os personagens fazem sentido, todas as histórias são boas , todos contribuem pelo bom progresso da história. Até o vilão é bem posicionado.
Cada episódio é feito num ritmo bom você se vê mais imerso na história é viciante , esse show está entre os melhores que eu já assisti.

Em fim com certeza recomendo.

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Amazing

So, that was a cinematic masterpiece.
It's got action, mystery, suspense, romance- and feels. All the feels.
Personally, I think the actors were chosen perfectly. The kid is so cute and the ML is really great at getting you to like him and root for him the whole way through. Also, the relationship he has with the FL is the best and the sweetest. She really brings out the best in him.
The whole drama was completely perfect, start to finish. It was enticing and made you crazy waiting for the next episode. To each and every one of you, I recommend this.
It's just pure brillance with the kind of acting that literally blows your socks off (OK fine maybe not literally haha). In the future, I hope there are more dramas like this. I'd definitely be interested in giving them a go. As you should with this one.
Anyway, it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience...I'd probably give it 100/10 ;P
Have fun watching.

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Overdramatized convoluted mess

A murderer husband and his detective wife.

What has he really done in the past? Who is he? How about his parents? Is he a psychopath? How long will he be able to keep this from his wife? Will he end up killing her? Will she kill him?

Maybe the show will answer all these questions or not. I’m only 5 episodes in and I’m beginning to not care. As usual, the show started out well but this is just another unfortunate case of the writer falling in love with his own cleverness and didn’t know when to stop. The story gets more and more absurd and convoluted with bait and switch tactics and red herrings.

The FL does a good job playing her role. I’ve never seen her but she’s good at expressing her emotions. The ML often overplays his character like he’s giving a performance instead of playing a character.

The relationship between the ML and his frenemy, the reporter, is probably the dumbest thing so far. The ML kidnaps the reporter for recognizing him and keeps him in his basement for days and threatened to kill him. Well, after all that, they sort of work together because the ML has a video of some sort? Er…

I also have to point out how terrible of an actress that plays the ML’s mom is. She’s beyond terrible.

Also, there are so many names to keep track of and it gets harder to track because you don’t really see these characters but they get mentioned a lot.

We’ll see how it goes from here but not expecting much. I’m beginning to think that a lot of people just give 9s and 10s no matter what.

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Flower Of Evil

Para comenzar con esta nueva reseña quiero decir que este drama lo vi cuando estaba en emisión en su momento, pero aún así guardo todo el amor del mundo por él.

Flower of evil es un drama que te tiene pegado a la pantalla de manera que digas ''Ok, siguiente capítulo'' sin pensarlo, tiene un guión increíble, personajes que están muy bien hechos, el OST a pesar de tener solo tres canciones es totalmente épico.

Recuerdo que esperaba todas las semanas el miércoles y jueves para poder ver este drama, realmente me atrapo muy rápido. Si te gustan los dramas de misterio además con una historia bastante original, te recomiendo totalmente este drama.

Volvería a ver este drama sin duda, siento que reviviría mil y una emociones al verlo, no pierdes nada con darle una oportunidad. <3

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