The show-stealer has to be Kim Jae Wook in his role as a serial killer. I do admire the protagonists (Jang Hyuk and Lee Hana) but it seems that Kim Jae Wook she show sealer. He gives a sinister smile and you're going to get chills down your spine. The character CEO Mo Tae Gu is really cold, sadistic, and self-righteous. He appears in a hood and isn't discovered immediately. What I really love about having Taegu is that he's a villain you love to hate. He was truly a force to reckon with how he pretends to be a good man - giving the show a real villain to hate yet you want him saved for last. He also has the help of Commissioner Gu and Prosecutor Park. Spoiled and indulged by his father along with unresolved issues turned him into the monster. Tragic villain or just a spoiled brat? He does have a very satisfying death which I won't spoil but let me warn you "Viewer's discretion is advised." Too bad though actor Jae Hyuk doesn't want to play as another villain considering his magnificent performance.
I find how the violence is intact yet brilliantly censored in some way. Some scenes where slicing (such as the organ smuggling) or torture is done are purposely blurred. Torture scenes are rather cut short so I don't end up closing my eyes. I also love how the protagonists, namely Jin Hyuk and Kwon Joo, are actually getting connected with the case. They also get into various obstacles such as Commissioner Gu and Prosecutor Park. I really can't blame Jin Hyuk for hating Commissioner Gu. Commissioner Gu is pretty much a corrupt police officer and the reason why Tae Gu keeps getting away with what he wants to do. Commissioner Gu's lack of morals (such as accepting bribes) is probably one of the biggest cliches in the legal drama. You've got to have a corrupt authority figure, right? Rugal had Chief Choi as a corrupt executive. Justice had corrupt cops who covered up for a serial rapist who gets what he deserves. Vagabond (which isn't by OCN) had corrupt officials allowing the antagonists on both sides to do what they want. Partial spoiler - Commissioner Gu does get sacked eventually.
What was enjoyable to watch was how Jin Hyuk and Kwon Joo manage to put differences aside. Jin Hyuk is vengeance-crazed while Kwon Joo learns that revenge is not the answer. Jin Hyuk is obsessed with getting rid of Tae Gu for killing the former's wife. Kwon Joo shows that evil can't be vanquished when you become evil yourself. Jin Hyuk also has a sick son that he would later reunite with. Fortunately, Ma Jin Won as the writer decided not to kill off Jin Hyuk's son and knew how to balance who to murder and who not to in the script.
Overall, I'd recommend it but the viewer's discretion is still advised!
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