Through the Darkness – Unspoiled Review
Through the Darkness
♥ Aired: January 14 – March 12, 2022
♥# of Episodes: 12
♥Where to Watch: Viki
♥Genre: Crime Drama
♥Starring: Kim Nam Gil and Jin Seon Kyu
The Story
In the 1990’s, as crime trends and investigative processes were shifting in the United States, a Korean detective advocates to follow their example by establishing a criminal profiling department in Korea. With just 3 members on their team and no respect from fellow officers, they begin interviewing current prisoners and monitoring new crimes. And when a new murder seems to fit the criteria they have gathered, their efforts begin to pay off. But putting together procedures in such a new field isn’t easy. And the emotional stress of looking into the minds of cold and calculating murderers on a daily basis begins to take its toll.
Should I Watch
“Through the Darkness” is a criminal drama that seems more documentary than drama at times. Based on the true story of Korea’s first criminal profiler, it is more concerned with retracing the crimes and processes used for investigation than creating a story. The episodes are powerfully realistic and dark. So if true crime is something you like, this is perfect for you. But if you are looking for relational stories and intricate plots, you probably aren’t going to enjoy this one. This cast is amazing and I found the recounting of such a chilling period in history to be fascinating. While I wouldn’t want to watch something so heavy and intense all the time, I enjoyed how different it was from any other kdrama I have watched. I give “Through the Darkness” a 9 out of 10 ramen.
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