Catch the Ghost

I liked a lot this fast-paced crime drama, with comedic and romantic aspects. I watched after getting acquainted with Kim Seon-Ho in Start-Up - it's a good follow up title, to enjoy his talent (and see him finally get the girl!).

It was interesting to see the lives of the subway police team who patrol the subway and catch criminals who engage in crimes on the subway. Along with interesting crime cases, the drama showed the emotional aspects of the people involved in the cases and the impact of the crimes in the lives of everyone involved, including the two police teams (subway team and investigations team).

The chemistry between the characters was good, and acting by the ensemble cast was engaging - I enjoyed each of the supporting characters and guests.

I also enjoyed the themes of refusing to settle when pursuing justice and dreams, filial and parental love, responsibility and accountability, redemption. Nicely wrapped happy end, resolving two love triangles in a satisfactory way.

A true exciting hidden gem! I am glad I stumbled across this while looking at something else. It's a mystery that keeps you on your toes and waiting for the next episode to see what happens. I would give it more than 10 stars if I could! It's just that good!

Love the male lead, he's handsome, and one of the best actors ever! He makes you care about him. The FL is not pretty, she is cute in her own way, but also a very good actress, playing a double part! She pulls it off great. She is caring and has a big heart! She also makes you care for her and what happens to her!

Highly recommended, give it a watch, you won't be disappointed!

Kim Seon Ho proves he is an actor to watch in «Catch the Ghost». It is hard to get out once you've been trapped by Kim Seon Ho's charm. Not only by his looks, but by his natural acting skill. An actor with a capital A! He lives in every character he plays. The viewers remember each of them. He is Han Ji-pyeong whom we warmly embraced as the witty, kindhearted and loving guy in «Start-up». He is Hong Du-sik whom we love as the handy, adorable and mysterious Chief Hong in «Hometown Cha Cha Cha». He is Jin-gyu, the spoiled brat who turned out as caring and well-mannered guy in «Strongest Delivery Man». He is Jong Jae-yoon, the clever and loyal adviser to the prince in «100 Days My Prince». He is Gong Su-chang in «Two Cops», one of most lovable ghosts ever performed on screen! Who wouldn't be fascinated with Seon Ho's sweet and irresistible portrayal of Rae-wan in «You Drive Me Crazy»? He even gave a remarkable face to his supporting role as Sang-tae, a sweet and delightful officemate in «Mr. Kim/Good Manager». In «Welcome to Waikiki 2», he showed his potential talent as a comedian as Woo-sik's... that has been fully developed and was deeply admired when he joined the casts in 2D1N show.

All these characters mentioned, gave him a «good boy» image. Go Ji-seok in «Catch the Ghost» is no exception. He is good, kind and caring both as a police officer and a son. The hospital scenes with his mom is as touching as Ji-Pyeong's confrontation scene with grandma Halmoni in «Start-up». He acts yet it as if he does'nt... he seems to possess the person he plays on screen without trying hard at all. That is talent! The leading lady, Moon Geun-young deserves also an applause with her double performance as twins. Catch the Ghost is a good drama. A bit long? There are some scenes which are not necessary and needs to be cut off. Nevertheless, «Catch the Ghost» is entertaining, no doubt. I certainly enjoyed watching it.

" Catch the ghost " was an okay drama.

What I didn't like was some characters and the romance spin on the story. What I liked was the case, the action scenes and the way they wrapped everything together.

First of all, the main case was interesting. They managed to link everything together and, in the end, the final result was satisfying. The villain had background and it was nice that they didn't make it easy to figure out who the ghost was. The action scenes were pretty well managed too. However, the drama was interesting only at the begining and towards the ending. Thus, the main part was boring at times and didn't provide anything fresh.

Then there were the characters. Though I liked the male lead, who was overall a sweetheart, the female lead was annoying at times. It was clear and understandable that she did what she did to find her sister and solve her case, but she tended to ignore or forget her team and act on her own. The leader of the police team was extra unlikable as well. She was bullying the female lead for childish reasons and she acted unprofessionally and idiotic.

Finally, the romance was just not necessary. Or, at least, it didn't work for me. The love triangle was even worse, as it was hardly there in the first place.

That said, the performances were really good, from everyone in the cast, but especially the leading lady who was amazing as the sister and the subway cop.

So, overall, six out of ten.

No pun intended - the show begins really strong. I loved the first episodes and the play between the characters ... unfortunately it has a some ... well it slacks in my eyes a bit. Especially the one episode where the female lead is being quite irrational ... I mean she is overall right - but having her chase and trying to delete something from a phone? That is just ... well I'll call it crazy.

Still overall I like the characters and the flaws are not too big either. Maybe a bit too long (a few episodes shorter wouldn't have been that bad) ... but the really sweet and quite weird ending of the show wins points again ... if you can keep your interest until then of course. Well acted (comically speaking)