Whenever you think of some serial killer thriller, you think of some arch-nemesis, you think of some never-ending battle between two trained personas. But A Killer Paradox will definitely break those norms, as two pretty ‘normal’ people will engage themselves in a rat and mouse race.
Plot-
Lee Tang, recently discharged from the military, finds his life monotonous and yearns for adventure in Canada’s Rockies. Working at a convenience store, he encounters two drunk men, one of whom harasses him.
Later, Tang discovers the rude man beaten in an alley and seeks help, only to be attacked himself. In a flashback, Tang recalls past bullying but decides to retaliate this time, fatally striking the man with a hammer.
Haunted by nightmares, Tang realizes he dropped the murder weapon and fears discovery. Police detective Jang Nan-gam investigates but finds no conclusive evidence, attributing the deaths to a mutual fight. However, DNA analysis reveals the deceased as a serial killer, shattering Tang’s perception of the events.
Tang’s act, unwittingly stopping a predator, leads to conflicting emotions as he grapples with the morality of his actions and the potential consequences. The revelation brings closure to the victims’ families but leaves Tang wrestling with guilt and the darker aspects of justice.
Cast-
Main Role-
Choi Woo-shik as Lee Tang
Son Suk-ku as Jang Nan-gam
Lee Hee-joon as Song Chon
Supporting Role-
Kim Yo-han as Roh Bin
Hyun Bong-sik as Park Chung-jin
Nam Jin-bok as Prosecutor Ji
Jung Yi-seo as Seo Yeo-ok
Lee So-won as Yeon-seo
Lee Joong-ok as Kang Sang-mook
Episodes–
8, All released
Platform-
Netflix (With subscription)
Genre-
Crime.
Language-
Korean
Opinion-
If you are watching a serial killer drama or series, you do expect it to go deeper into a more psychological aspect; the show fails to do so. Also, justifying killing because of some childhood bullying, though realistic in some cases, is becoming a repetitive concept.
Also, killing other serial killers does overall look like a Robinhood form of justice; it is a tried and tested story, which takes out the authenticity. But enough bashing the writing; other aspects of the show have been generally good. Choi Woo-shik and Lee Hee-joon managed to steal the show with their performances.
The overall camera work has also been stellar, and sparing works on the sound work will be a sin as it’s near perfect. The show could have improved in certain areas, but again, humans always pursue perfection.
Stream Or Skip-
If you live something like Dexter or a killer who lives a normal life and isn’t from a military background or doesn’t do this for fun, you will love it. So, from our end, STREAM IT. There are some obvious flaws in the show, but that doesn’t really make it less enjoyable.
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