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'Beyond Evil' is a 16-episode long Korean drama, starring Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo in pivotal roles. The story is about two police officers who are determined to solve the case of a 20-year old murder case. Their desire to uncover the truth is strong enough to lead them to bend laws and reach a stage where they question everyone around them, including themselves. The main reason behind me starting this drama was the amount of appreciation it got in the recent Baeksang Arts Awards. The drama was easily able to sweep away the 'Best Actor', 'Best Drama' and 'Best Screenplay' among many other titles, which perked up my curiosity and led me into giving it a watch.

Talking about the acting, one man that stands over all others will be Shin Ha Kyun. He is the brightest star in the big galaxy of actors in the show (haha, poetic much--:P). He has done a very good job and deserves all the appreciation that he has been getting after this show. The finesse with which he is able to convey each and every emotion to the viewer is highly commendable. On the other hand, Yeo Jin Goo also has done a stupendous job of maintaining a steady love-hate relationship towards Shin Ha Kyun's character. Both the actors' chemistry is very well maintained throughout the drama, and makes it a delightful watch.

While the first half of the drama was very intriguing, scary and full of suspense, the second half doesn't seem to match up to the already maintained thrill. Things get a tad bit slow and predictable but the show is still watchable and holds adequate amount of suspense to keep you hooked. Overall, 'Beyond Evil' is a very compelling drama to watch. It talks about the actual power that a cop holds and throws light on the evil face of people in power, which is hidden by their mask of good deeds. For people who enjoy watching thriller and suspense-filled dramas, this show is a very good pick and is worth a try.

This is a very good investigation drama . It is a little bit slow but it pays off at the end .

If you like thriller , detectives , twists and guessing you should see beyond evil !

Confounded. The story seems unique. The development of the characters is good. Confusing to say the least. The lead is manic. It keeps you guessing.

Beyond Evil was a unique show to say the least. Full of fantastic acting performances and a really well written mystery with lots of red herrings and twists that keep you guessing. The soundtrack was also unique but fit the atmosphere of the show really well. The cinematography was dark, creepy, and perfect for the story. There was also a decent amount of character development that is usually lacking in these plot-heavy thrillers, so that was very rewarding. Overall this show is very well done and definitely worth a watch.

I think some people complained that the show should have ended sooner, and I don't want to spoil the mystery at all, so I will just say that I thought it ended perfectly and exactly when it should have by resolving the main conflict/mystery presented at the very beginning of the show.

Acting, directing, script, music, camera movement are all top-notched. It is not an everyday detective story that just focus on catching the killer - the messages the drama brings out are very meaningful and are the major focus. Shin Ha Kyun and Yeo Jin Goo have a pretty big age gap there but that was exactly why the chemistry was so well - the contrast in terms of age, personality, approach to issues brings out so much sparks and chemistry between them. The acting is natural yet impactful. The supporting actors/actresses all deliver very well. Music gives me goosebumps. Heavy use of metaphors, hidden meanings and subtexts. Clues and leads are set out in a subtle manner throughout - there is no meaningless or useless scenes if you understand the story correctly. It is one of a kind indeed. Highly recommended.