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Awaken korean drama netflix12/12/2023 Awaken is not the Avengers, after all, oh no no. There’s some science fiction elements… with mad scientists and nefarious human experimentation projects… but it does not lean too heavily into this aspect. This drama is “Sci Fi Light,” as I like to call it. This is the foundational mystery of the series – and you will have a very good time finding out the answers. What in the world just happened? Who are those kids? What sorta freaky facility is this and what were they up to? I don’t know about you… but I was ready to settle in for the long haul after that scene. What does that mean?! It was cryptic and enigmatic and had me totally hooked. ![]() Then, I wonder to myself, “Is it noon or midnight?” The sun is shining brightly, and the clock that’s never wrong says it’s 12. I am standing on an empty road all by myself. Here in the fiery inferno of madness, we find three children, seemingly unaffected by whatever is happening to the adults. This is the opening scene of the drama – and quite a shock! People are randomly attacking each other and/or committing suicide – all with pleasant smiles on their faces as the facility goes up in flames around them. Instead, I’ll give you a basic outline.Ģ6 years ago, something horrible went down at hospital/research facility. To balance out our enigmatic male lead we got two competent and unique female characters, each with their own agendas and stakes in the plot.Īs it’s a mystery-thriller, so I will not dive into spoilers or a long analysis of the series. She’s so feisty and headstrong, I loved her! The exact opposite of our second female lead, who is impulsive, outspoken, and a bit insecure of herself around our male lead and the new FBI lady.īut the girl can kick ass and run for miles without slowing down. She’s also socially awkward and suffering from ever-increasing OCD behavioral ticks… She’s level headed and practical and detail oriented… We get our cool as a cucumber FBI agent from America – incredibly intelligent, gorgeous, and blunt. He’s just such a cool shark, gliding through the waters. You know he’s aware of everything, that he hasn’t missed a clue, but you also know he’s not about to clue you in on that fact unless it serves his purpose.Ĭan I just say now that I am deeply annoyed GIFs are no longer supported through my website software? Cause I saved about a dozen gifs of Namkoong Min just slinking about in this show, grinning and causing trouble and looking cool as hell. His eyes are alert and constantly assessing while he leans comfortably into walls. Namkoong swaggers into every scene, sucker stuck in his mouth, zero tension in his body but you can sense all the action churning around in their minds. Does anyone swagger more than Namkoong Min? Maybe Kim Na Gil, back in the day… but otherwise, no. Namkoong Min once again proves he’s A-List All the Way with this stellar performance as a chief detective with a secret agenda. ![]() ![]() I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish this series, hooked from the opening shot and not content to leave the couch until I had all the answers to the mystery. What do you think this is, Prisoner with its overly bombastic soundtrack that makes every episode feel like a cartoonish Scooby Do cartoon? Heck no, this is the cool Namkoong Min show. Really cool synth music that sets a tone and doesn’t overpower? Check, baby. How about ominous overtones of dark forces, corruption, and shocking evildoing lurking just below the sunny surface of Seoul? Check, check, check. ![]() Is there a complicated “murder wall” with a bunch of photos and papers tacked up that someone obsesses over? Oh, we’ve got two of those too. Courageous, self-reliant badass female lead? How about two? Check, check. Compelling, badass male lead with swagger and a secret past? Check. Awaken was one of those rare dramas that tagged all of my favorite tropes.
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