What happens when a vigilante goes too far? ‘The Killing Vote’ features the narrative technique of ‘kill by vote’ and combines it with an unidentified vigilante. This is also achieved by adding a determined and capricious law enforcement officer thereby creating an interesting situation that questions how far social inequalities penetrate into the judicial structure.
The show revolves around Gaetal, a shadowy figure who conducts surveys through text messages in order to decide whether to execute certain brutal felons. If more than half of respondents support capital punishment, Gaetal proceeds with the killings. It’s lawless and thrilling watching it unfold.
In response to his actions, a newly established unit comes into existence which is headed by Park Mu-chan (played by Park Hae-jin) and Joo Hyeon (played by Lim Ji-yeon). Mu-chan heads Team 1 under Southern Provincial Police Agency Regional Investigation Unit while Joo Hyeon is a five-year experienced officer from Cyber Safety Bureau at Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA). Their paths cross in an unexpected alliance with Kwon Seok-joo (played by Park Sung-woong), a former prisoner who himself gave up after avenging the rapist who molested his eight year old daughter. Notably, Mu-chan and Seok-joo share a long history although the details will be slowly unraveled throughout the series as spoilers.
Set in dystopian world where justice system turns out to be only about yes or no game, ‘The Killing Vote’ explores the other side of justice, power, and human nature. Officer Park Mu-chan played wonderfully by Park Hae-jin is charismatic but mysterious character. Though he has strong moral compass inside him, Mu-chan has earned himself a reputation for being reckless.
This drama’s strength lies not only in its main characters but also in its well-crafted supporting cast. Each character adds layers of complexity to this story, whether they are friends or foes. Motivations can be multifaceted and alliances fragile, thus even the true intentions of characters remain a mystery.
A revenge drama is one that can create an atmosphere of great excitement and tension. ‘The Killing Vote’ is excellent at this. It builds up suspense with well-arranged plot twist, surprising new alignments and timely revelations. The feeling of expectation is so tangible that you will wait for every single episode to disclose more about what will happen next.
Visually, ‘The Killing Vote’ is a visual feast for fans of art in film. Cinematography and production design take viewers into a world that has been visually beautiful but also thematically darkened. Intricate utilization of light-shadow combination as well as a very specific color palette add depth to the story telling process while it enhances overall atmosphere created by the series.
This drama isn’t for the weak-hearted since it opens with child pornography in its initial episode. It explores dark existential issues concerning violence and moral ambiguity as well as other macabre themes. Nevertheless, those who love well-done vengeful performances realize that these attributes are only some aspects which make such genre interesting.
The play also provokes thoughts on things like the true meaning of justice, what happens after we act and retaliation costs both the avenger and everyone else.
However, one disadvantage of such revenge dramas is that they often focus too much on revenge as a way out for the characters. However, looking at options like conflict resolution, communication, or legal systems to seek justice can expand the plot so that viewers get alternative views on solving problems.
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