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9/10
A fresh plot concept, which makes the main character a "Vigilante" someone who enforces the law in his own way because the justice system is weak against criminals.
Raracmutt10 November 2023
The initial episode is quite exciting and tense, a policeman who turns into a "Vigilante". The Vigilante himself is someone who enforces the law in his own way even though sometimes his method violates the rules of law because the justice system fails him when criminals get a short sentence and are released, that's why the main character becomes a punisher. Towards people who commit criminal acts. This impulse begins with the desire to avenge the crime committed by a thug which resulted in his mother's death. I don't know if a genre like this makes the audience more enthusiastic than a romance story whose ending is easy to predict and ends like that, I hope there are more Korean dramas like this.
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7/10
Enjoyable - unlike Marvel
janstue26 November 2023
I discovered this series on Disney+, without having heard anything about it. I don't really like any of the Marvel series I have watched. This one has a different approach. I don't know exactly what it is, but it doesn't burn out after introducing the general character of the (anti-)hero. The presentation of the protagonist's every day live is really enjoyable, and not too generic or boring/dramatic. At the time I write this, there are only 6 episodes or so - so I can only speak for them. It might dry out in the next episodes, it might not. Time will tell. Until then, I definitely recommend it to those who are interested in the vigilante type of story.
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7/10
Enjoyable action thriller
dseemalhar7 December 2023
Yesterday finished another kdrama......'Vigilante'

Based on webtoon of same name, this - "Vigilante" is an action thriller in which Kim Ji-yong ( Nam Joo-hyuk), who is a diligent student of Police academy by day, serves justice as vigilante to innocents on weekends.

Predictable vigilante story yet enjoyable, this intense drama has many well-known actors, who performed well. Action scenes are superb, specially hand to hand combat sequences. Drama has strong, whimsical female character.

Drama has some plotholes though.

Nam Joo-hyuk transforms himself into ferocious beast, his voice modulation as vigilante, body language & action is something to look for. Yoo Ji-tae is amazing as always. Lee Joon-hyuk surprised me, liked him.

My Nam again proved his versatility.
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10/10
It's so freaking the best drama and the best 2023 action drama I have ever watched
sittinenaing29 November 2023
I really recommend to watch it if u like action series. I am so in love with Nam Joo Hyuk character and I truly wish it will come out season 2 with great stories like this season 1. He always ended up being in Kdrama like romance so first I worried that he won't fit in this action hero character. But I was wrong cuz it turns out it's one of the best character for Nam Joo Hyuk.

Without a doubt this series is the best action webtoon series in Disney + and just watch till the end. I can assure one thing that this will make u so hype like hero without superpower who works for people. U will feel revenge, the best fighting, unlike other kdrama series. 10 out of 10.
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Vigilante - the start of something new spectacular in kdrama land
Lee_SJK8 November 2023
Intro / Reminder :- It's a story about crime and vigilantism and has lot of not so right minded characters. Its about evil fighting the more bigger evil.. and became an evil with fighting against evil..

Short synopsis:- "Vigilante" is an action thriller in which Kim Ji-yong ( Nam Joo-hyuk), who lives as a "Vigilante" who defends the law during the day, judges criminals who have avoided the law at night, and people with different purposes face each other fiercely.

Detailed Analysis:- If you're a fan of intense dramas with a gripping plot, well-developed characters, and an thought-provoking exploration of moral complexities, then The vigilante is a must-watch.

Excellent and Wow. That's all I can say. I was freaked out about this drama, because I loved the first two episodes. After reading 25 episodes of webtoon I had high expectations. And it exceeded those And truly the Best drama to bring a webtoon so chillingly and realistically to real life ife.

The acting was excellent, The action was good the action here is based more on suspense and violence. The story was great. The characters were diverse and interesting. However, the drama does not only deal with the catharsis of crime and punishment. It makes the viewer think constantly about the justice system.

Criminals getting away from the law is a problem that the show brings up, and vigilantes need to step up and do something about it. There are important questions that this brings up about the legal system and how people can help keep the peace.

Nam Joo-hyuk :- Nam Joo-hyuk, who is challenging the action genre for the first time in his life through 'Vigilante', to create realistic and realistic action, he received weight training, boxing, judo, and martial arts, he lived in his character role here "The law has a hole. Now I'll fill the hole. With the line, "This is justice," he shows charismatic appearance, armed with intense action and cool eyes that punish criminals with a deep black hood.. his black hood and police uniform, create a completely different atmosphere, making us look forward to his first action thriller completed with his delicate and detailed acting.

Other departments :- The cast is full of top quality actors including Nam Joo-hyuk, Yoo Ji Tae, Kim So Jin, Lee Joon Hyuk The Remarkable Direction, Cinematography, Music and the Acting, editing, sound, score, visuals, and action are all top notch.

Direction:- Despite being Choi Jeong Yeol's first drama, he handled it very well. The drama showed his potential in 4 episodes, which is enough to anticipate more entertainment from the next episodes..

Conclusion :- Vigilante, the intriguing webtoon adaptation that offers a unique twist on the vigilante genre, blending character development with intense action, making it a must-watch for fans of action and thrillers and exploration of complex moral themes.. ( Personal Review )
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10/10
We need Nam Joo Hyuk in NYC and SF! Save us!
phd_travel4 December 2023
This feel good action series grips from the first scene. Love the battle between those on the vigilante's side and the villains.

This series feels so real and emotionally involving because of the thugs terrorizing New York and San Francisco now beating up old ladies and pushing people in front of subway trains. All repeat offenders let out to murder again and again by woke politicians and DAs. The case for vigilantism is made out here.

What a fantastic cast. Nam Joo Hyuk's boyish face makes the vigilante sympathetic. Yoo Ji Tae gained so much weight to play the tough guy cop. Lee Joon Hyuk always the best supporting actor from City Hunter to this role.

This is an excellent series. Sharp and to the point and with terrific meaningful action.
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7/10
A common man's take on Judicial system
pranayjalvi20 December 2023
An adrenaline rush, Vigilante stands as one of the better originals Disney+ has put out this year. Not a single second of the K-drama is never really wasted on filler or unnecessary scenes.

Although not exactly an innovative premise, Vigilante is still worth a watch: if not for the expertly choreographed fight scenes and masterful cinematography, then probably to reflect on the judicial system and what it truly stands for. The acting was decent and the action was good which was based more on suspense and violence. The story was great. The characters were diverse and interesting l, although the message delivery could have been more impactful.

My Rating : 7/10.
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10/10
A huge win for kdrama for 2023.
s_sahar9913 November 2023
Power-packed, pulsating, dark drama about a vigilante who gives his own justice. Firstly, the main lead is my second favorite kdrama actor and what a awesome actor he is. Vulnerable in his portrayal yet dominating in his execution. I loved watching start-up and couldn't stop watching this actor. The drama itself, the writing is top notch. The music is a thrill and gives you goosebumps. This is like taxi driver 2.0. I had to write a review because of the actor and drama. 2023 was not a good year for kdrama since most of it is predictable and passable. Nothing really interesting about these shows released. They are all lame, dull, and very unrealistic, loud, and noisy. Anyways, watch the pilot and you'll know what I am saying.
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6/10
Crimes should be punished by crimes. Because this is my calling. The calling that's perfect for me: to become a devil to kill other devils...
hanalisss8 December 2023
I am obsessed with the premise of this series! What a powerful statement and what a sad reality that the law is so flawed that many times it protects criminals rather than victims.

And after watching Moving and The Worst of Evil I have to say I got a bit excited seeing the announcement of Vigilante. I expected too much and then the disappointment hit. There is nothing wrong with using the same old antihero revenge concept if you are bringing something new fresh and intriguing but this wasn't it AT ALL.

If you are like me and absolutely adore series like Daredevil, Dexter, The Punisher, Taxi Driver etc... this one will feel like a bunch of predictable clichés, at best.

Don't get me wrong, the series is well made, the action and fight choreography is excellent, pace is fast and engaging, plot is good and acting is top notch but every single scene and character felt like a cheap remake of something we have seen many times before.

Regarding the actors, two to mention:

Nam Joo Hyuk nailed his of the Vigilante in a more mature and emotional role before his enlistment, you can also notice how hard he has trained and transformed physically for this, amazing work.

And Yoo Ji Tae who I am used to watch in more candid roles like When My love Blooms or even Healer) and surprised me a lot with this rough and militant character.

Overall If you haven't watched many antihero revenge series you will absolutely love this one, if you have, skip this one, it will bore you to death.
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10/10
Amazing drama
Ahoudi79 November 2023
Complete drama, perfect casting, perfect acting, perfect expressions, perfect story, perfect direction, perfect music, wonderful sequence of events, a wonderful series in all respects that will be classified as one of the best series of 2023 by Disney. It's a series worth the wait, the promotion, and the budget. The series has proven its worth from the first two episodes alone! What will happen in the next six episodes? This is really exciting and all the actors are great in their roles. I couldn't imagine Nam Joo Hyuk in an action series! Director Choi Jong Yeol's choices are really great. He chose great actors for the role. The story is really great and proves that the law is a money game.
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7/10
Not simpleton, not excellent, but a notch above pedestrian
dumsumdumfai12 December 2023
First thought in the middle of episode one was, this is moving so fast, how far is the plot going?

First thought after 4th episode, this feels like a reworked version Death Note.

The theme has been done thousands of times. This one is just more organized. You can see the multiple mentors knowing what's going on but either accepting the Vigilante or try to steer the antagonist to a different path.

The crime gets bigger and more organized, and thus our anti hero(s) became more obsessed. The climax to me was the confrontation under the bridge when the big muscular cop talk/discuss/fight with the main lead.

The main argument is similar to another Korean show a few years back, Juvenile Justice. The point was justice should focus/help more towards the victim rights, then defendants rights. And of course punishment should fit the crime, especially for reoffenders.

Is that the answer? To fight violence with violence?

It's a rhetorical question.

There is definitely a part 2 coming.
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10/10
Great drama !
dragotar22 November 2023
Great actors, acting, great soundtrack. One of the best crime dramas I saw lately. Big plus for Disney channel. Can't await next episodes. Some scenes I don't understand, why the the Bang killed only the one reporter, and let her - Choi- run away, even if he is fast killer machine. He is killing by order, I don't think he had an order to kill only one of both... and let her run away with the cam with all evidence. And she come hours later back, instead of calling immediately the police and emergency to save the colleague... but, as female lead.. of course, she probably shouldn't be killed in some early episode. Just this scene doesn't make much sense for me.
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6/10
Good Enough
PennyReviews15 January 2024
Korean Drama '' Vigilante '' is a webtoon-based action drama.

The theme of the drama is quite interesting, and there are a lot of crime cases that are dark and intense. The antihero twist was also nicely handled, and the performances of the main leads were strong enough to support the plot.

However, the drama suffered from its short length. Halfway through, things started getting rushed and the story didn't develop as smoothly as it should. At least the action scenes were enjoyable and nicely choreographed and embended in the story.

So, overall, six out of ten for the Korean Drama '' Vigilante ''.
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4/10
Whats with the broadcaster Choi Miryeo's character?
atifm19 December 2023
I mean, come on. There's so much overreacting and unnecessary story slanting on her part. I found her character and whatever scenes and scenarios she's been a part of to be extremely annoying, tepid, uncanny, and overbearing.

Apart from her character and the directorial faults, the show is kinda digestible. If the director wanted to make a character like that more enjoyable, then at least paint her with a reality brush, not with over-the-top hound dog barking in every scene and spewing nonsense like she owns half of Seoul.

I really feel that K-dramas of the past few years were slightly more mature and had relatable characters. Especially since they started making TV shows out of webtoons, their quality has gone down drastically.
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10/10
Great show !!!
JonanthanNewOrleans1 December 2023
I really recommend to watch it if you like drama crime series. I am so in love with Nam Joo Hyuk character and I truly wish it will come out season 2 with great stories like this season 1. He always ended up being in Kdrama like romance so first I worried that he won't fit in this action hero character. But I was wrong cuz it turns out it's one of the best character for Nam Joo Hyuk.

Without a doubt this series is the best action webtoon series in Disney + and just watch till the end. I can assure one thing that this will make u so hype like hero without superpower who works for people. U will feel revenge, the best fighting, unlike other kdrama series.

Really deserves 9 or 10 out of 10.
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10/10
Fast paced, thrilling roller coaster ride
shenad1811 December 2023
What an incredible drama to close 2023 with a bang, clash and whack!!! I could not stop watching and was impatient for each episode to come out by week.

Joo Hyuk, Ji-Tae, Jun-Hyuk meshed well together as avengers, law-abiding officer & serious but fun loving chaebol who decides to throw his gauntlet in with the crime fighter. Their screen presence is amazing and brings the whole story together with their male bonding as brothers - first at war with each other then, united to defeat the true criminals - the law breakers, the corrupt officials at every level of civil service.

Joi Hyuk ssi is portraying how capable he is as an actor given any role, he plays the character so realistically, almost merges into that role as if he were actually that person. In awe of his acting and hope to see him in more challenging roles. Ji-Tae is, of course, the sunbaenim here and shows his seniority and experience so easily and with such skill. I also like JunHyuk - seeing him for first time in this drama and hope to see more of him in others.

Overall - one classy end to 2023 for me.

Please ensure Season 2 starts in the new year. I just can't wait.
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10/10
One of the best for story and acting
fabulousbebi2 March 2024
I have to say that this is one of my favorite kdrama. There is absolutely no boring part and every plot and character feels important. The story brings up how injustice is always around us, and that staying in silence won't bring justice. It shows how reality really is, how weak people can't stand up for themselves and that the law won't always protect them. Nam Joo Hyuk acting is marvelous. I can't think of a better word to describe how amazing it is. He was able to potray the character feelings and emotion about everything that's going around. I haven't read the webtoon but I can tell this one was a good adaption. I hope I can watch something like this again.
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3/10
So SO disappointing!
christiansuryawidjaya28 March 2024
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**** Spoiler Alert **** Oh man, I'm so disappointed as the comic reader. Lot of scenes got toned down, or even completely replaced. It gives us compe

For ex in the comic, the gangster that attacked his mom. After taking the knuckles, he smashes his head UNTIL the gangster DIES (and it got reported in a newspaper in the next day)

While doing it, he puts a PSYCHOPATH face, enjoying the murder while saying "This is justice!". In the movie he is out breath and just fuming his anger, instead of "enjoying it"

The writing on the wall are actually the blood from the fingers of his targets. He force them to write then knock them unconscious, or even murder them, writing "Heaven's Net" before leaving the scene. In the movie it just skipped entirely.

Also there's useless scenes like the shampoo? Wtf? There's not even a scene like that. Useless too.

If you enjoyed this movie, great. But if you are going to watch it, I suggest read the webcomic instead. It's at least three, if not dozens of time better than the movie, where they have to tone down everything to get past the censorships.

If you disagree with this, then you obviously haven't seen the webcomic version.
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8/10
Vigilantism strikes again! The ending's weird though...
jesusonasurfboard128 January 2024
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I found myself utterly captivated by the cast's exceptional acting, leading me to binge all 8 episodes in a single day. The buildup to the climax was well-executed, but I must admit I found the final episode a bit perplexing.

To recap for those unfamiliar, in the concluding episode, Mr. Bang met with Kim Samdoo and the Vigilante(s) at the stadium to exchange Choi Miryeo for Samdoo's crypto wallet. Meanwhile, an EDM festival was taking place, with attendees donning the vigilantes' distinctive black hoodies and trousers. Now, here's my concern.

Choi Miryeo is a mega famous reporter, with her livestreams getting tens of thousands of viewers almost instantly. As she navigated the stadium while being held hostage, wouldn't she have been recognized by her fans, especially with her striking red hair?

Also, when she began livestreaming the gang attacks with the vigilantes at the parking lot, I expected her fans in the stadium - who are likely devoted followers of both Miryeo and the vigilantes - to rush to their defense. Given the fact that the stadium attendees were already dressed in black hoodies for the festival, I really thought the director would be going for a poetic ending where civilians in black hoodies fight alongside with the Vigilantes because "we all share the same morals and principles."

Anyhow, South Korea did it again! This was yet another satisfying series to watch. If you are a fan of this series, highly recommend "Juvenile Justice" (my number one favourite!) or if you're a fan of vigilantism, "Taxi Driver" is amazing.
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