D.P. – Unspoiled Review
D.P.
♥ August 27, 2021
♥# of Episodes: 6
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Military Action Drama
♥Starring: Jung Hae In and Koo Kyo Hwan
The Story
A young man enlists in the military and unwittingly finds himself being appointed to the Deserter Pursuit (D.P.) team. As the title indicates, this team is responsible for hunting down young men who have deserted their posts, and bringing them back to finish out their service. The job comes with some obvious perks, such as being able to leave the barracks for days at a time and being able to grow your hair out to blend in better with civilians. But it also brings him face to face with the corruption and violence that are prevalent in the system as a whole and the tacit agreement of those in authority to look the other way and deny it exists. As he searches for each soldier, he will get a chance to see into the man’s life and what circumstances drove him to make such a radical decision. And as each case brings issues to light, he will begin to question his own role in perpetuating the abuse.
Should I Watch
“D.P.” is a dark, intense action drama about military deserters and the search to return them to their stations. This series focuses on the abuse and bullying, both physical and emotional, that are widespread in the Korean Armed Forces. It is raw and honest, and the violence is often hard to watch, but it is not gratuitous. Though there are moments of well-timed comic relief, there is no romance or fluff to be found. At only 6 episodes, it is fast-paced and to the point. The stories are compelling and the acting is well-done. The drama has won several awards and its popularity earned it a second season, which has already been filmed and should air early in 2023. I give “D.P.” a 9 out of 10 ramen.
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