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I’m a fan of crime and mystery series, and this one was by far the most exciting I’ve seen in years. I was hooked from the very first episode. I even got frustrated waiting for the next episode to be released. Honestly, I regretted not starting this drama after it was fully aired!
At first, it really seemed like Jang Ha-bin was the killer. I kept thinking, “What if the daughter really did it?” But as the story progressed, I started to believe she was actually the moral anchor of the show. Then, I began suspecting Jang Tae-soo instead. Then came the final episode, and I couldn’t help but suspect—could Ha-bin be the true villain after all?
The writer kept twisting the plot, almost as if mocking my guesses. I haven’t seen a mystery this unpredictable and non-cliché in a long time. And unlike most crime dramas which start strong and end weak, this one did the opposite. It was a dragon’s head with an Imoogi’s tail. ahahahaha.
1. Tension Between Father and Daughter
The conversations between Jang Ha-bin and her father, Jang Tae-soo, were packed with tension. Actor Han Suk-kyu is truly a master at creating that kind of intensity. He did it in Dr. Romantic and Watcher too. He has this way of playing tough, eccentric characters. But it was his emotionless expression—calm but unreadable—that really stood out. And the actress didn’t get overshadowed by him at all. Her acting was just as strong. She well studied the character and expressed it.
2. Parents Who Couldn't Trust Their Child
It was heartbreaking that the whole tragedy began because the parents didn’t trust their child—or tried to cover up their crimes. If Yoon Ji-soo (Ha-bin’s mother) hadn’t believed her daughter killed Lee Soo-hyun, or had let her face the consequences even if she did believe it, things might have turned out differently. She wouldn’t have committed the crime of hiding a body. And Kim Sung-hee might have been caught early and paid for her crime.
Same goes for Park Joon-tae’s father(Jung Doo-chul) . If he hadn’t thought his son killed Song Min-ah—or even if he had but still let him face justice—Jung Doo-chul wouldn’t have committed the crimes of mutilating and hiding a corpse.
It’s tragic how these crimes stemmed from distrust and cover-ups. Even if they acted out of love as parents, trying to hide their children's crimes only led to more crime. Maybe that’s the message of this drama.
3. A point that bothers me
When Ha-bin first went to Daehwa Mountain, Jung Doo-chul followed her by car. But why didn’t she try to find out who tried to run her over? Knowing her personality, she wouldn't have just let that go, but she didn't try to figure it out at all. The fact that she never looked into it until the end felt like a plot convenience. Still, the overall story was so well-structured and convincing that I didn’t mind this small inconsistency too much. If I had to pick a flaw, that would be it.
4. I don't want to work with Jang Tae-soo.
While watching the drama, I was completely on Jang Tae-soo’s side. I hated the coworkers who kept getting in his way. They were stopping him from catching the real killer and putting Ha-bin in danger. But in real life? I would’ve hated working with someone like him.
He’s good at his job, sure—but he’s also cranky, arrogant, and reckless. He completely ignores teamwork. As a coworker, he’d be the worst.
Conclusion
It’s been a long time since I enjoyed a drama this much. I’ll definitely rewatch it later with a calmer mind. If you enjoy crime and mystery stories, this one is a must-see.