The Hunter with a Scalpel

The genre and plot could have been great, however, the stiff hater face/"acting" of the female lead in every single scene ruined a supposedly damaged but smart character, even the child actor did a much better job than her. Both the lead male & female characters did all the dumbest thing in the world each and every time, it just gets more annoying and dumb as each episode goes on, with a bunch of useless cops, a terrible actor as a forensic examiner (female lead), the chase went nowhere, just dragged out with more stupid moves. What a disappointment for a psychlogical thriller, it's more like a joke.

I don't even know where to start with this disaster. The plot is thinner than a sheet of paper and makes absolutely no sense-one moment it tries to be a deep melodrama, the next it's slapstick comedy, and somehow it fails miserably at both.

The acting? Let's just say I've seen more emotion in mannequins. The lead actors either over-exaggerate every line or look like they're bored out of their minds. Chemistry between the supposed "romantic" leads is completely non-existent; I've seen more sparks between strangers waiting for a bus.

Production quality is shockingly bad for a K-drama. Awkward camera angles, recycled sets, and laughably fake crying scenes made it feel like a parody-but sadly, it wasn't trying to be one. Even the OST felt like it was put together in 10 minutes on a free music app.

I only managed to finish it because I kept hoping it would somehow improve. Spoiler: it didn't. The ending was as nonsensical and unsatisfying as the first episode.

Verdict: If you value your time, avoid this drama at all costs. Watch literally anything else instead.

You know it's a bad crime thriller when you're laughing throughout the entire series. First couple episodes seemed normal enough, but then it just gets progressively more absurd with each episode. I honestly can't believe they had the lead actress keep the same robotic face the entire time, but that's also what makes it so funny. All the acting is bizarre as if they didn't understand the script. Why are the 50 year old police officers acting like children? Nothing about this show makes sense, and it's an easy skip.

Hunter with a Scalpel is a commanding psychological crime thriller that redefines forensic drama with a chilling twist of family betrayal and moral ambiguity. Set in sharply crafted episodes, it delivers a fast-paced, intense narrative driven by a standout cast and bold, atmospheric visual storytelling.

The cinematography is sleek, the pacing is tight, and the ethical dilemmas introduced early on hint at complex narratives ahead.

The short episodes are working quite well as the drama is able to fit quite a lot of development into the quick span of thirty minutes. The plot moves fast and there is plenty of mystery and tension, making this quite an enjoyable ride. Every episode is a masterfully crafted thriller.

-Overall: It's visceral, morally complex, and far from conventional, offering a refreshingly brutal take on the genre that will resonate with fans of cerebral suspense and emotionally charged crime dramas.