Trigger

This is a series that might offend many US viewers who consider having a gun to be a right. Here we see a Korea that sees guns as a menace that must be kept away at all costs.

It is a polished, well acted and directed production, of the quality we have come to expect from K-dramas. Not for the squeamish.

"Trigger" is a courageous and thought-provoking drama that tackles sensitive issues with depth. Rather than offering simple thrills, it urges viewers to reflect on where violence comes from and why it is often overlooked. Some scenes may feel intense and unsettling, but their realism adds to the story's urgency.

Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang deliver layered performances, conveying emotional scars even in action-heavy scenes. This isn't just an action series-it's a psychological journey through humanity, responsibility, and trauma.

Though it may not be light entertainment, it rewards those who watch with understanding and empathy. "Trigger" reminds us that we should not judge stories on the surface, nor shy away from difficult conversations. It is a timely and important piece of storytelling.

I went into Trigger thinking it would just be a dark thriller, but it ended up being one of the most unsettling dramas I've seen in a while.

The whole premise - what happens when weapons become as easy to get as a phone - sounds simple, but the way the show explores it is anything but. It slowly peels back layers of fear, power, and desperation, and it made me think about how quickly things could spiral in the real world. It's not just about guns - it's about trust, control, and the terrifying idea that anyone could be capable of violence when given the means and the push.

The psychological tension builds quietly but intensely. You start asking yourself: What would I do in this world? Who would I become?

And I have to say, the actor playing the villain is perfectly cast. He has that unnerving presence - he doesn't overact, but every movement feels dangerous. I don't know how he does it, but he really owns these unhinged, chaotic characters in a way that makes your skin crawl a little.

I know some people say the premise of this show isn't realistic - that it's "too far-fetched" for weapons to suddenly flood into a country like this - and honestly, I get that criticism. But if you can accept the "what if" the show is built on, you'll be rewarded with a truly gripping and disturbing story.

Trigger started off with so much potential, but then just devolved into nonsensical bs. The kind where you have to suspend ALL belief. There is absolutely NO WAY somebody is going to get that many guns into a country, before getting caught long before all hell breaks loose. I finished the series so YOU don't have to, because it just gets worse as it goes along. It ends up being completely irreconcilable. The action scenes were great and acting was decent, but the story just lacked any REAL credibility, in the wrap up.

Trigger is a must-watch show for fans of hypotheticals and thrillers. The show offers more than entertainment; it challenges viewers to reflect on the delicate balance of power and peace. Trigger is not about heroes chasing villains. It is about ordinary people. Broken, angry, desperate, finally given the means to act. The cast is satisfying to watch, the storyline is engaging and even relatable at times, and each episode offers some food for thought.