Author:Lulu Boy
In recent years, that kindIf you don't agree with each other, you will come to a hard dramaIt's just hot. Indeed, who is unhappy to watch the drama of revenge? Take the recently rotten "Wilderness" and "Beekeeper", which are brainless and cool, no matter how the plot collapses, it is enough to see "Guo Da" (Jason Statham) and Ma Dongxi.
Ma Dongxi (left) and Jason Statham (right).
Not long ago, there was a new drama in South Korea, which directly exploded and opened, and the plot reversed and jumped back and forth, which was dazzling. As soon as the show came up, it won the ratings championship in 11 regions of Netflix, everyone who watched it said that this drama was really unexpected and so cool that it couldn't be done.
"The Murderer's Embarrassment".
a killer paradox
An accident
Netflix's latest original Korean drama "The Murderer's Embarrassment" inherits the glory of "Murderer's Mall", once again demonstrating the outstanding innovation ability of Korean film and television works in the crime suspense category. The show takes the form of a popular short drama, with eight episodes of about 50 minutes each, carefully constructed into a plot world that is both mysterious and full of psychological entanglements.
The plot is based on the webtoon of the same name by CCOMABE, thoughAround the old topic of "crime and punishment"., but the excavation is not shallow, and after reading it, you will find that the confrontation between good and evil in this is not just a matter of "satisfying hunger".
The main line of this play revolves aroundLi Tang(played by Choi Woo-sik), an ordinary person who works at a convenience store in his daily life.
In a fortuitous conflict,His instinctive counterattack led to the death of a passerby. But as the plot progresses, all the evidence against him unexpectedly disappears, allowing him to avoid legal prosecution.
Even more surprising is thatLi Tang gradually discovered that he was able to identify the bad guys, and the man he had beaten to death before was a notorious criminal.
The tension of the story doesn't end there. A detective who is determined to seek the truthZhang was embarrassed(played by Sun Xijiu) quietly entered Li Tang's lifeStarted secretly conducting an investigation in a convenience store。As the criminal policeman gradually gets closer to the truth, the risks and challenges faced by Li Tang are also increasing, and the plot becomes more gripping.
In addition to the ingenuity of the plot, the lineup of this drama is also a must. The trick isDirector Lee Chang-hee is the master who once made the Korean drama "Others Are Hell" popular all over the Internet. The blessing of the double male protagonist,Sun Xijiu, how many girls have the "stealth department" charming male star in their hearts, and their acting skills are so superb that they are breathtaking. His combination with Kim Ji Won in "My Liberation Diary" is simply the audience's favorite. And in "Crime City 2", he turned into a villain with extreme means, which is really salty, salty and sweet.
This time, Sun Xijiu has created a clear goalThe decisive role of a police officer perfectly fits his image.
Another male leadChoi Woo-sikis our unconventional gentle male god. Remember his fragile brother in Parasite? In "The Witch", he has become a completely different wild**, showing an extreme personality transformation. This time, his role is a mix of the previous two sides, on the one hand, an ordinary college student, and on the other hand, a ruthless serial**. With such a character setting, the excitement is directly full.
The theme is far-reaching
The TV series version of "The Embarrassment of the Murderer".On the basis of retaining the black humor and anti-logical spirit of the original comics, more dark elements are added, providing the audience with a new visual and emotional experience. The production team painstakingly recreated the unique character and emotional depth of the main characters in the comicsmakes the drama not only entertaining, but also has a deeper artistic value and depth of thought.
In this world, the traditional definition of good and evil has been completely broken, showing the complexity and diversity of human nature. The play depicts an ordinary person, Li Tang, who accidentally became a social "scavenger" due to a series of accidental events, eliminating the existence of those who are regarded as social tumors. This unexpected "hero" role makes him feel unexpected joy and deep fear at the same time, and the choice of morality seems extremely contradictory.
With the development of the plot, the director gave his own answer. It was Li Tang who, after realizing that the people he had eliminated had actually caused harm to society, began to morally justify his actions, arguing that his actions did not constitute a crime. This self-justification is both a redefinition of "sin" and an exploration of the relationship between individual behavior and social values.
By showing Li Tang's psychological transformation, this play throws another key question to the audience:When individuals are convinced that their actions are motivated by righteousness, do the inner anguish and moral struggles caused by such actions become a form of self-punishment?
In the play, both the perpetrator and the victim are trapped in a causal loop, like the gangsters knocked down by Li Tang, who were once bullied, but when they grew up, they became abusers. Li Tang's anger at this society fueled his rebellion and convinced him that it was a necessary action to regain his rights.
Zhang's embarrassing sentence, "There is actually only one word between the victim and the perpetrator", reveals the cruelty of reality. In Jiang Yanshu's case, the perpetrator did not receive the punishment he deserved, and for the victim's parents, they naturally wanted to retaliate. "A person can be both a victim and a perpetrator".point of view that turned this case intoA spiral of "crime and punishment", the punishment in people's hearts, which may be regarded by others as crimes, has formed a negative circle at the social psychological level.
Li Tang is revered as a "hero", and this positioning makes him ambiguous when judging guilt and punishment.
In addition, the plot is carefully designed to be a psychological game full of tension, in which the interaction between a mild-looking ** and a seemingly fierce criminal police officer challenges people's inherent perception of the traditional image of "justice". This "cat and mouse game" is not only a superficial pursuit and evasion, but also a deeper inner struggle and survival state of people at the bottom of society in the face of injustice and oppression.
It can be said that "The Embarrassment of the Murderer" shows the dark side of society and the real reactions of individuals in extreme environments through the complex psychological changes and behavioral choices of its characters. Each choice made by the characters in the play is like an exploration: how can individuals find self-help and peace of mind in this challenging and unjust world?
Both editions are worth tasting
As an adaptation of a Korean drama born from comics, "The Embarrassing of the Murderer" has attracted the attention of many audiences, and its unique narrative and deep theme have become the focus of discussion.
Personally, although the Korean drama version shows fluency in the overall story layout and development,However, compared with the original comics, it is a little shallow in terms of depth of expression and detailed processing. The inner drama full of black humor and anti-logical thinking in the original comics, especially the absurd logic of the protagonist Li Tang after facing major events, is not only funny, but also makes people think deeply about human nature and many social phenomena.
Korean drama adaptations put more of a spotlightis placed on the dark side of the character and the special ability of the protagonist Li Tang, although this adds more layers to the character, but also weakens the relaxed and witty tone of the original book to a certain extent. For example, the character of Jang Embarrassment is loved by readers in comics for his light-hearted and uninhibited personality, but this character trait is diluted in Korean dramas.
But the Korean drama version is in some detailsInnovative additions have been made to provide the audience with a different perspective and feeling than the comics. Although this adaptation method has its limitations, it also shows its unique charm, which shows that whether it is a comic book or a film and television adaptation, it has its own appreciation.
Although I personally prefer the unique humorous style and delicate depiction of emotions in the original comics, we cannot deny the efforts and achievements of Korean drama adaptations in character building and storytelling.
Whether you're a manga fan or a fan of Korean dramas, both forms"The Shame of the Murderer" provides an opportunity to explore the boundaries of human nature, justice and morality, and it is worth watching.
*Originated from the Internet.