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The Killing Vote

Original title: Kookminsahyungtopyo
  • TV Series
  • 2023
  • 16+
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2K
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The Killing Vote (2023)
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Korean DramaDramaThriller

In a world where criminals evade justice, citizens vote via text for the death penalty, executed by "Dog Mask" if over 50% agree.In a world where criminals evade justice, citizens vote via text for the death penalty, executed by "Dog Mask" if over 50% agree.In a world where criminals evade justice, citizens vote via text for the death penalty, executed by "Dog Mask" if over 50% agree.

  • Creator
    • Eom Se-yun
  • Stars
    • Park Hae-jin
    • Park Sung-woong
    • Lim Ji-yeon
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Eom Se-yun
    • Stars
      • Park Hae-jin
      • Park Sung-woong
      • Lim Ji-yeon
    • 26User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

    Episodes12

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    Park Hae-jin
    Park Hae-jin
    • Kim Moo-chan
    • 2023
    Park Sung-woong
    Park Sung-woong
    • Kwon Seok-joo
    • 2023
    Lim Ji-yeon
    Lim Ji-yeon
    • Joo-hyeon
    • 2023
    Kim Yu-mi
    Kim Yu-mi
    • Min Ji-young
    • 2023
    Shin Jeong-geun
    Shin Jeong-geun
    • Choi Jin Soo…
    • 2023
    Kwon Kim
    • Lee Min Soo…
    • 2023
    Choi Yu-hwa
    Choi Yu-hwa
    • Chae Do-hee
    • 2023
    Jung Heon
    • Oh Jeong-ho
    • 2023
    Kwon Ah-Reum
    • Joo-min
    • 2023
    Seo Yeong-ju
    • Kim Ji Hoon…
    • 2023
    Ko Gun-Han
    Ko Gun-Han
    • Kim Jo-dan
    • 2023
    Cha Rae-hyung
    • Park Chul Min…
    • 2023
    Lee Wan
    • Jung Jin-wook
    • 2023
    Kwon Do-Hyung
    • Ban Sang-jae
    • 2023
    Oh Ha-nee
    • Kang Yoon Ji…
    • 2023
    Gong Do-eun
    • Hye Mi - Joo Min's Friend
    • 2023
    Lee See-han
    • Min Ji Young's Secretary
    • 2023
    Lee Si-hoon
    Lee Si-hoon
    • Ko Dong Gyu…
    • 2023
    • Creator
      • Eom Se-yun
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    User reviews26

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    6PennyReviews

    Good Enough

    Korean Drama '' The Killing Vote '' is a chilling thriller that combines many criminal cases, but mainly focuses on the mystery of the dog-masked man who kills those whom the law doesn't punish accordingly.

    The drama, therefore, has an intense story, with some crimes being really dark and harsh to follow. Also, towards the ending, everything comes together, even those characters that seemed pointless to watch all this time have their own part in the mystery. Actually, all the characters were interesting, especially the professor, who was a tragic character. The performances were pretty great as well, and there should be a special shout out to the younger members of the cast who really shone.

    However, on the other hand, the ending was lukewarm. Sure, there were some moments when the drama started getting blunt and tiring to follow, as they kept dragging, but the ending could have wrapped up things more smoothly.

    So, overall, six and a half out of ten.
    10joncronin

    When justcie turns to vengence

    This is a propulsive, superior Korean thriller about the impact of when justice turning into vengence. It's violent, distrubing at times, but always compelling and thought provoding.

    Presenting Korean Justice system as corrupt, manipulated, the story uses todays technology (somewhat exaggerated for effect) as providing a solution that offers vegence as an answer to satisfy the grief/anger of the victims family.

    Performances are excellent, quite believable; the storyline will keep you guessing, seconf guessing and even shock. The thrill ride makes it quite entertaining, up to and including the ending, and subsequent prologue/ that sets up what could come next.

    What makes it better than most justice/Vengence thrillers (The Devil Judge is in my mind superior) is it doesn't shy aay of the consequences of seeking venegence.

    Its a superior thriller, very well made and very entertaining.
    6astrofoxhole

    Lots of potential, not much pay-off

    This show has been my insomnia fuel for the past week so I'll say at the very least it's entertaining. However, between the poorly written women characters and predictable ending, it doesn't have any replay value. Do I regret my time watching it? Not at all. Would I watch it again? Absolutely not.

    There was clearly a lot of money put into this production, but it seems like the writing got the least amount of the budget. There's some serious plot holes and suspending my judgment doesn't change that. The last 4 episodes feel like a different show than the first 8 episodes which would be cool if it was intentional. It wasn't though, and it seemed as though the suspense they built was for nothing. Overall, it was just OK.
    8giuseppepernagallo

    Worth watching

    The killing vote starts from a very clever premise: the justice system is corrupt and inefficient, the people's justice will find and punish devils deemed innocent. Sometimes the story drags too much, some of the dialogue is forced, but the drama is there, some of the actors are really outstanding, and the others are good. There are many twists and turns, many of which are simply brilliant, while others were unnecessary. But overall, it is a series that will make you want to watch it to the end as the story progresses.

    I disagree with the reviews of those who criticize the moments of levity in the series. These moments are well contextualized with the characters. You will never see the "professor" (the most dramatic character in the series) laughing, just as you will never see the antagonists making jokes. The series also lends itself to interesting philosophical debates on justice, the writers have done their homework in that Cesare Beccaria is also quoted in the series, and several references to modern digital rights.

    The weak point of the series is the ending, but I can understand the decision of the writers to keep things a little open to propose a second season. I strongly suggest watching it in the original language with subtitles; the Korean language is very expressive, so watching it dubbed would kill much of the acting.
    9rugby-13167

    Justify White mask

    In this drama there is the main thing I appreciate, there is the human story with dynamic of development. After each episode, I have been thinking about the continuation or possible twists in the plot, the authors have made me a participant of the events. I must tell about the perfect acting of the performers, the director was lucky with them. Park Hye-jin is an awesome actor.

    With this turn of his head and a glance to the side, he managed to tell everything about his attitude to Joo Hyun . It was happening before our eyes. I hope they can find the time to each other in the second season. The finale leads a reason for the second season. Actually, any ratings are nonsense. Watch and get your own opinion.

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      Based on webcomic "Kookminsahyungtopyo" written by Eom Se-Yoon & illustrated by Jung Yi-Poom (published from January 25, 2015 to June 12, 2016 via Kakao).

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
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      • hancinema
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    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Lá Phiếu Tử Hình
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      • 1h(60 min)
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