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This drama is not about the normal type of story as you see in any other drama. On the contrary, it is about chasing a serial killer and the ability to retrieve the dead. However, there is a complicated twist to this ability. A deceased person might transfer, after being retrieved, to a different body, forcing you to live someone else's life. And of course, Abyss should not be called a Korean drama if it does not include some romantic stuff.

Although the storyline was pretty good and the chemistry between the characters was fine, something was missing that kept me fast-forwarding episodes several times.

It might have something to do with the first episode in which the producers already revealed the two suspects. For someone like me it's then quite difficult to pay attention to the story. Watching the characters searching the suspects for 16 episodes when you already know the answers is not much fun. Actually, you should call it boring.

Some say that nothing about this drama is realistic. Others say that the hype is exaggerated. In my case, it is hand down the best drama I've seen. I'm amazed at the many details they put into this drama. The small facial ticks of Joon-Woo when he gets angry, the little smirk Vincenzo gives his foes when he's about to make his surprise move, and Cha-Young's little confidence boost when she's in a dangerous situation. My favourite scenes are those where Vincenzo breaks character, in which he feels uncomfortable. You clearly see our beloved consigliere fighting an internal battle, and thinking about a way to end this circus show. But when he is about to make a move on his 'chessboard', there is no sign of that man.

I have no bad words about this drama. It isn't your typical drama about romance and self-discovery in which most of time you can usually predict the outcome. No, it's filled with well-thoughted out unpredictable plots twists. Like the characters, you are filled with adrenaline and emotions. Sitting in the edge of the couch, you are literally screaming at your screen, applauding their victories and (maybe) crying when something bad happens.

I recommend watching this drama!