Death to Snow White

A masterclass in suspense, centered around a gripping murder case that reinterprets events to reveal the ugly truth of human nature. Byun Yo-han delivers an electrifying performance, bringing his character to life with such intensity and nuance that you're never sure what to believe. His seamless shifts between emotions add layers of complexity, keeping you constantly guessing with each twist.

Go Jun is equally impressive as the determined detective, perfectly embodying the relentless pursuit of truth while grappling with his own struggles. The dynamic between Byun Yo-han and Go Jun crackles with tension, elevating the drama into something truly extraordinary. With a powerful script, top-tier performances, and genuinely surprising twists, this thriller not only captivates but also delves deep into the darker aspects of human nature.

When Se7en (1995, Brad Bitt) meets Zodiac (2007, Jake Gyllenhaal) meets Fatal Attraction (1987, Glen Close), you get this Kdrama psycho-crime mystery suspense thriller 'Black Out' (aka Snow White Must Die), currently on Netflix in Singapore. Just finished watching this 14-episode series and I highly recommend it to everyone reading! Based on the best-selling German novel 'Snow White Must Die' by Nele Neuhaus, it depicts a series of incidents that occur in a closed-off village and the ugly nature of the hidden inner self of humans. The suspense builds up on each episode with a 'what?', 'what?', 'what?'.. soon many characters become suspects and then the plot twists and reveals start as the show progresses leaving the viewer breathless. Definitely an enjoyable edge-of-your-seat experience that is thoroughly engaging. So many times I had that emphathy for the victims yet feel such 'hate' towards some of the characters, showing just how good their acting skills are. Hats off to the hero played by Byun Yo-han.

To be fair, this show is probably for people who may like (guess only) kdrama shows similar to : Miraculous Brothers, Longing for you, Flowers of Evil,. Kidnapping Day, Let's get grab by the Collar.

Structure wise, it's not tight at all. First episode is solid. Then all seems to be on autopilot and went downhill with over the top melodrama, empty threats and rhetorical questions.

A classic innocent man story, that adds characters half way through the story ... and then some. To me that's cheating. The conspiracy seems all too obvious and yet overwhelmingly ..... what's the word..... ridiculous.

Just way too thin, substance that is. So thin that there's constant flashy backs and plot replays/reminders at episode beginnings. I just finished The Frog and so much more unique, creative and well written on all fronts : characters, plot, timeline and meaning.

Thin, when compare to (plot, execution, direction) other kdramas the likes of Somebody, Beyond Evil, Mask girl, Shadow Detective, Mouse, A shop for Killers, A Killer Paradox.

Overall, it's a melodrama disguised as a thriller.

Only saving grace is acting, that's it.

I only occasionally watch kdrama series because I know it can be extremely unrealistic & overly dramatic. But I just went ahead to give it a chance by watching the first episode....

The whole cast got me hooked. The screenplay, editing & camera work was intricate & excellent. It was like watching an art piece in motion. Sometimes the story gets ridiculous & insane but what kept me watching are the excellent acting from the whole cast! Costuming & setting is so well done as well. Impressive. The art style remains solid & consistent.

For making me watch till the last episode, I say CONGRATS.

Just one complain. Why do kdramas tend to use the same actors for the mom & dad roles?! It kept me from emotionally investing in the characters cos I've seen them before a bit too many times! Haha!

Korean Drama '' Black Out '' or '' Snow White Must Die '' is a crime mystery drama about a man's quest to find the truth.

The drama is thrilling from start to end, with many twists and many layers of the mystery that keep things interesting and fresh.

In addition, the characters were also interesting, though some of them were too much of stereotypes, especially the 'bad guys'.

Still, the puzzle was well crafted and the result unpredictable.

Finally, the performances were all great by all the actors and actresses of the cast.

So, overall, seven out of ten for the drama '' Death to snow white ''.