“Shadow Detective” was launched in 2022-2023, has 2 seasons, 8 episodes every, and is at present streaming on DisneyPlus/Hulu. It’s a Hulu Unique Korean drama sequence categorized as Motion, Thriller, Crime, Thriller and Suspense.
♦ Season 1: Murder and Particular Crimes Investigation Unit
In “Shadow Detective” Season 1, Kim Taek-Rok, a 30-year veteran police investigator assigned to the Murder and Particular Crimes Investigation Unit (HSCIU) is framed for killing fellow officers when if truth be told he needed to avoid wasting their lives.
To complicate issues, the true assassin is aware of that he’s within the early levels of dementia and is taking part in a sport. Both the true killer will get caught or the murders proceed and he retains getting framed for committing them.
Why can’t Taek-Rok simply retire peacefully? He has served and guarded the general public for 30 years. It’s time. He was so shut! However then the nightmare started.
Detective Taekrok’s battle for survival takes a number of twists and turns. The individuals he’s accused of murdering have been his mates. Proving his innocence could be very difficult as a result of evidently, the true assassin additionally is aware of him, communicates with him usually by way of untraceable calls, and dares to name him “Buddy”. He suspects the killer is somebody in regulation enforcement.
♦ Season 2: Ladies and Juvenile Affairs Investigation Crew
In “Shadow Detective” Season 2, Kim Taek-Rok, remains to be allowed to work as an investigator, nevertheless, he’s reassigned to the Ladies and Juvenile Affairs Investigation Crew (WJAIT). Since his work with the HSCI Unit had a lot notoriety and controversy, his new boss, the pinnacle of the WJAIT, retains an eye fixed on him. A number of burglaries are happening and it’s suspected that both ladies and/or juveniles are concerned.
As well as, Taek Rok reopens the case of his fellow officer’s stunning loss of life. He was clearly shot by somebody from a distance with a high-powered rifle. Someone needed to shut his mouth completely. Taek Rok needed to know who.
Principal Characters:
- Kim Taek-Rok (performed by Lee Sung-Min, “Bear in mind”, “Hunt”)
- Lee Sung-A (performed by Kyung Soo-Jin)
- Son Kyung-Chan (performed by Lee Hak-Joo, “My Dearest”, “Dream”)
Viewership and Ranking:
SEASON 1:
- IMDb: 7 out of 10 stars
- My Drama Checklist: 7.9 out of 10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 3.5 out of 5 stars
SEASON 2:
- IMDb: 7 out of 10 stars
- My Drama Checklist: 8 out of 10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 3.5 out of 5 stars
My private score is 8 out of 10 stars for each seasons. My score is as a result of Lee Sung-Min convincingly portrayed his character as Kim Taek-Rok, a veteran investigator. As quickly because the viewer was launched to the primary character they revered his loyalty, bravery, knowledge, and expertise in regulation enforcement, but additionally appreciated him as an individual.
You felt sympathy since he was affected by dementia. However you admired the best way that he would stand up every day and carry out no matter duties have been required. After all, once they framed him for homicide he labored even tougher.
- Lee Sung-Min will play the primary character in “A Bloody Fortunate Day” (2023). It’s based mostly on a webtoon of the identical identify, is streaming on Paramount Plus, and is on my watchlist.
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TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Occasions, Dis. “Shadow Detective | Official Trailer.” YouTube Video. YouTube, October 23, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40qPo97WUao.
UK, Dubbed. “Shadow Detective 2 | English Trailer | Disney+.” YouTube Video. YouTube, June 25, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BZ0de2Ohwg.
