a scientific list as to why taxi driver is one of the best kdramas ever made:
the main cast has not changed for three seasons so you can actually see their character arcs and growth
the cases wrap up within 2-4 episodes with satisfactory endings so you are never left in limbo
the cast is dedicated to their roles aka they don't half ass action scenes
the scriptwriter has remained the same for 95% of the series
the cinematography is not cheap and takes the time to be engaging
the ambience is dark and noir-esque but still has comedic beats
the characters are well written with good background stories and justifications for their actions
criminals and evil people don't get fake ass redemption or half baked punishments; they are brutally targeted and attacked for what evil they do
sex traffickers get shot in the dick and gunned down
real life cases from south korea that get better endings than they did in real life because the show bypasses the shitty and corrupt judicial systems
villains that actually just aren't evil for funsies
romantic hints between a main couple that actually care about each other
found family that would gun people down for each other while getting the other out safely
female characters who are strong but also have emotions
male characters who are strong but also have emotions
a main theme song OST that makes you feel like you too could engage in a car chase
a plot that makes you believe that yes, there can be justice in this world and that good people do exist somewhere
