Flower of Evil (2020)

Loved it.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Watch it now!

Unpredictable Story made it more interesting and it'll keep you curious until the end. Every episode was worth watching. Not a single boring scene. Honestly I couldn't imagine that who will be the Killer...
Lee joongi is definitely Best Actor & his selection of Dramas is admirable. I'm impressed every time by his characters, he literally nailed it in this one. His expressions and dialogue delivery, OMG. Moon Chae won , She was stunning and her acting too. They both looked Great together and their cute little Daughter, So Adorable. Ideal Family for real.
One of the best drama of 2020.Go, Watch it.

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Interesting

Reason for watching:
I watched this show because the trailer kept coming up on my Netflix recommendations.

Reason for finishing:
I really wanted to know how it ended. This drama is a more gritty one than a lot of others and does no shy away from showing the slightly more gory parts of the story, that being said there is also many lighthearted and tear jerking moments in this show (especially the ones revolving around family).

Characters:
The characters are all very morally grey. In some ways, its easy to empathize with them, and in others, its very easy to completely disagree with their course of action. Although these characters are not all considered 'good' people (and I would go as far as to say that the main character isn't a good person either), they are very intriguing to watch they all act quite unpredictably.

Overall opinion:
There are many frustrating moments in this show, there are many adorable moments in this show. There are also many moments that make you go 'huh?' (like the fact that Ji Won is so forgiving). I do feel like some parts of the show got slightly over complicated for no reason, and there were period of time where the show felt tiring.

Reason for rating:
As for the representation of mental illnesses, I can't clarify weather or not they are done well in this show, but something tells me they were used in a slightly cash-grabby way, as opposed to an educational way. This show also kind of almost promotes improper police behavior (I'm not sure if that comes across the way I intend, but I hope it does). 7.5 stars because those things really did make me think twice about all of my opinions on this show and the message it was trying to portray.

Erin,
xx

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An incomplete story in other drama, completed here

Ok let me start here by saying that in K-Drama, I love myself a misunderstood, cold, dark sometimes sociopathic male leads. This trope is something that is extremely rare to find. A lot of such tropes work by rarely involving a romantic track. My second last show that had a similar premise was "He is Psychometric" from which I was extremely disappointed.

Spoiler Alert(He is Psychometric)
Both shows had a character with an internal conflict of considering yourself a monster and not deserving of love, being diagnosed with heavy mental disorders, denying all sorts of affection from others because the character considered themselves that broken. I was heartbroken in that show because the romance track could never blossom and the character in the end was not able to redeem himself. I was so frustrated with the ending of that storyline that I am still pissed off months after finishing it.

End of Spoiler.

I rarely show an interest in a show about a married couple. But this show kept me hooked for this freaking amazing family. It corrected all the problems I had with "He is Psychometric". Showed real, emotional and amazing growth in the characters. And I was extremely satisfied while watching this.

Le Jun Ki is phenomenal. His eyes can show a range of emotions without even speaking anything. For the first few episodes, I felt he was miscast because he was never looking scary enough for a psychopath. But he acting was just perfect since he had to act someone misunderstood to be a psychopath. Moon Che Won again was phenomenal as our female lead. Remembering her as the fiesty one in Innocent Man, I knew she would have that maturity and just enough bad-ass-ness to conquer as Ji Won, the amazing wife and a cop.

I thought some supporting storylines got boring by the end, but anyways I still enjoyed all the characters journey. I have to say Ji won had the best Office Colleagues who supported her in so many ways. They were extremely underrated. Hae Soo and Repoter Kim was sweet, funny and bittersweet. Reporter Kim was hilarious. And the guy to played the OG Baek Hae Soon was also amazing. Starting his introduction as childlike and innocent turning into psychotic, he was amazing.

PS: Special mention to the actress who played the kid, Eun Ha. Man that little girl is a doll and such an natural performance that your heart will melt everytime she is on screen.

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Flower of Evil is a must-watch for K-drama fans. It has all the elements of a great show, including a gripping storyline, outstanding performances, and stunning cinematography. The chemistry between the lead actors, Lee Joon-gi and Moon Chae-won, is one of the highlights of the show. Their portrayal of the relationship between Baek Hee-sung and Cha Ji-won is nothing short of amazing. Lee Joon-gi, in particular, gives a standout performance as he skillfully portrays the nuances of a man who is trying to outrun his dark past while holding on to the love of his life. The supporting cast is equally impressive, with each actor delivering an outstanding performance. The show's ability to keep the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end is a testament to its quality. The show is full of twists and turns, and just when you think you have everything figured out, it throws another curveball. The writing is excellent, and the show manages to maintain its high quality throughout its 16-episode run. It's no wonder why this show has become a fan favorite and one of the best K-dramas of recent times.

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BRILLIANT!

So this is my first review ever! I'm a sucker for thriller/psychological/crime dramas so this one did not let me down. This drama was phenomenal! The ost, cast, acting, storyline, just everything was brilliant! Time to break it down.
OST: The music score and theme songs were just wow! Very suspenseful but also hits you in the feels. When psycho by doko started playing or the flower of evil theme song, I'm thinking "Oh no, what's going to happen next?" just wanting more! You don't know much much I have played the ost on repeat, it's just THAT good!
Cast and acting: This is actually the first time I've seen Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won acting as I have never watched any of their dramas before but I can say that they were amazing in portraying their characters. It felt so real and they have great chemistry. Also, Kim Ji Hoon was just fantastic playing the role of Baek Hee Sung. I can't believe I've never seen him act in other dramas before. Where have I been?! The whole cast was just amazing overall.
Storyline: Just perfect. It had you on the edge of your seat wanting more. It brought all kinds of emotions. I applaud the directors and screenwriter for creating such a masterpiece. Yes, a masterpiece!

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Without a doubt the best drama I've ever seen

Wow. This drama sunk its hooks in me and took over my life like no other drama before. Don't get me wrong, I've been entirely consumed by dramas in the past, but never like this. Flower of Evil is another breed of drama. From the very beginning, right through to the very end, I was so completely hooked.

As for the story, there was never a dull moment. Every single twist and turn had me bursting with emotion. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. The plot was fresh and unpredictable. It didn't pander to the audience yet still kept me satisfied.

The acting was definitely the strongest point of the drama. The chemistry between Lee Joongi and Moon Chaewon is so powerful, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the news broke that they'd been secretly married for 10 years. They just work so well together and their interactions seem so genuine and natural. Bring in Jung Seoyeon as their daughter and it's such a perfect little family. And, speaking of Jung Seoyeon, I've never seen such a young child act so well! She's a truly talented little person. They all made such lovable characters, it was difficult not to become deeply invested.

On the flip side of that, there were some actors that were equally powerful and impactful, but in the complete opposite way. Namely, Choi Byungmo and Kim Jihoon. They played such terrifying characters, I have to commend them. They seriously freaked me out, probably more than any other characters I've witnessed in my 20 years of life. Honestly, they gave me chills, especially Kim Jihoon. Completely and utterly horrifying - I seriously can't praise his acting enough.

The soundtrack of the drama wasn't its strongest point, but it definitely wasn't bad. Maybe I was just preoccupied by other things, but not much of it stood out to me. With the exception of "Feel You" by Shin Yongjae, that is; an absolutely beautiful song that really heightened the emotional value of the scenes it featured in.

Overall, this drama was just incredible. I'll probably recommend it to everyone I meet in life. I already have plans to rewatch it with some friends in a few weeks, and even though I just finished it a few hours ago, I already can't wait to experience it all over again.

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Intense and thought-provoking

This is one of the best shows I've ever seen; not just including Korean dramas, but all shows. The plot was immediately exciting and intense, and the build- up of mysteries was very intriguing. The characters are really well-developed, and the relationship between Baek Hee Sung and Cha Ji Won is one of my favorite drama relationships. The atmosphere of the show was at times heartwarming, while at other times psychologically chilling and eerie- both lighter moments and darker moments were very immersive and well set up. Part of this was the music; DOKO's Psycho is one of my favorite drama ost's. Even just the song has perfectly unsettling lyrics... "I want your breath, I want your hair, I want your fear, please don't ask me why..." Every part of what goes into the show makes it feel so full and impactful.

*Spoilers*

One of the best parts of this show was uncovering the psyche of Baek Hee Sung aka Do Hyun Soo. If you want to watch a straight-up serial killer, go for a show with a typical cartoon villain. Flower of Evil explores nature vs nurture, humanity, and the good versus evil that exists in all of us. What I loved is that the show introduced Hyun Soo as a secretive villain and potential serial killer- but then the audience sees more and more that he really is a good person, but his differences and issues alienated him, and made him unable to consider himself capable of goodness or love. I consider Hyun Soo one of the best, most complex characters I've ever seen. I also loved his relationship with Ji Won; Ji Won was intelligent enough to uncover his secret, but she ultimately fought to have faith and loyalty to him. All of the acting was stellar; Kim Ji Hoon also deserves recognition. He started off sympathetic and became terrifyingly unhinged.

*Extra Spoilers*

At first, I was unsure of how to feel when Hyun Soo developed amnesia in the last episode. However, after considering it for a while, I think it's a very good and fitting ending. First of all, it's not like it came out of nowhere; the writers already showed us with Jung Mi Sook that a certain level of trauma will just break your mind, which is why she also had amnesia if I recall. Hyun Soo was already mentally fragile and unhealthy; Ji Won's death would've been devastating to anyone else in his position, but for Hyun Soo, I think it was just too much for him to handle. He wasn't even sure at that point what was real or not. That, combined with the physical trauma, definitely would've left damage. In addition, Hyun Soo had been living as Hee Sung for over a decade. Even though Ji Won knew his identity, years and years of lying and acting wouldn't have just stopped. Baek Hee Sung still would've been a part of him. Now that he has amnesia, he can be his true self, and make decisions by the feelings and love he still has instead of the cover he built up- something that brought his arc full circle. He thought he couldn't love and now love is the only thing guiding him.

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WOW

Ok i can't even begin to describe how freaking awesome this drama was. Now i'm not normally a crime genre kind of person. But for this drama i will happily submit. The actors did a FANTASTIC job at portraying their characters. Seriously i don't even know how many times my family looked at me weirdly since i was always tearing up. The story for me,did not drag at all. I was gripped at the very start and each episode only got better and better. Honestly anyone who is thinking of watching this. Do it. At first i thought lee joon gi would portray a evil character. But he was a good man who was seriously misunderstood. I am so rewatching this drama at some point. I wish i could forget it just to re-watch it all over again. 10 outta 10 for this drama. And a happy ending which is a plus (for anyone who wants to know). Best drama of this year in my opinion. Defo worth the watch!

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Expected to ride a roller coaster but got on a merry go round

I felt 0 suspense while watching, just mild interest in what comes next. Most characters are so flawed that they are unrelatable to even the most remote degree. I will finish the drama eventually, but aside from the male detectives and the child of the leads, I found every character detestable, which I actually commend the actors on. They acted so well that I was frustrated by how stupid their actual characters were and the choices they made. The only saving grace is the romance and the romance between the ML and FL is so far from healthy I am morbidly curious as to how the drama resolves their story. It'll likely be a cookie cutter happy ending though because Koreans seem to be against sad endings.

Temper your expectations. The underlying plot is honestly not that great.

Overrated.

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