Jim Hiscott

I favor k-dramas on Netflix over most other content and this one has really grown on me as I was toggling between it and Vincenzo. It took a few episodes for 'Beyond Evil' to find its groove, but once it did, boy what a fantastic show. I finished the penultimate show last night and hate to see it come to an end, just like a good book. I think the 'hostility' between the two protagonists was a bit forced in the early episodes, so much so, I nearly baled on the show. However, I am more than glad I stuck with it. The final episode was a gut-puncher on so many levels. Overall, a beautifully executed show. One of the best. Certainly, a fave, along with Vincenzo, Sisyphus, Rugal, Mr. Sunshine, Hospital Playlist, Stranger #1, Prison Playbook, Chicago Typewriter, Itaewon Class, Vagabond, and Navillera, to name several.

I have watched over a dozen+ K-Dramas on Netflix but 'Vincenzo' rises to the top of all of them, no matter genre. The production values are stellar in this show no matter the socio-economic story arc with an operatic approach. While the mash-up of genres can be startling at first between drama/comedy, even extreme in some instances, once the show finds its groove, it is more than welcome, adding balance and depth. There have been K-Dramas whose shows have been 16 episodes and felt like they were being stretched and/or padded with the story better suited at 12 episodes. Not this show at 20. The story arc is that varied and layered with twists and turns. I am surprised it hasn't gotten more buzz in the US, especially compared to 'Squid Game', because 'Vincenzo' is far, far better than most American programming on any platform, which is too often flat, unimaginative, and one-dimensional. Even 'Succession' pales in comparison, which I abandoned after the first season.