So I finished watching A Shop for Killers. Strangers From Hell is still my No 1. But my No 2 favorite series of all (internationally) was the German Series Dark (up until this point). And honestly I didn’t think Dark will be dethroned from the 2nd position. But this kdrama did it. My new 2nd favorite of all is A Shop For Killers. My top 2 most favorite series of all (internationally) are both from Lee Dong Wook. Hats off.
I had high expectation from this series since beginning and it exceeded that expectation. I loved it on every single level. Not one scene was unnecessary. Every single thing was very well thought out and well executed. This is one of the most realistic action thrillers I’ve seen. No unnecessary CGI, no unnecessary drama, no unnecessary anything. Easily can surpass any well known Hollywood action thrillers, especially new ones.
The storyline was amazing. And just like Strangers From Hell, there’s more questions than answers at the end. I’m expecting a season 2 for both series now.
My personal opinion: JinMan faked his death by using ampules of blood and skin patch. He stuck ampules filled with blood, stuck it to skin patch and slashed that, to make it look like he slashed his neck. I think Pashin and Min Hye are both alive. They might be too injured and exhausted. About Bale, I’m not too sure. But it appears JinMan took care of something or someone on his own. I’m not sure what happens to Babylon cause they’re still after Murthehelp. And of course, Jian is 100% her uncle’s niece. He taught her well and Jian definitely listened to her uncle well.
All in all…Amazing series. Very, very well done