The story is really interesting and well written. The acting is also very good. However the end is really disappointing. Number one it's really vague and it makes the viewer curious but offers no answer (so I guess you can make your own judgment). Number two it's really dense. A lot of story happens in a short amount of time (time of the episode).
Overall I recommend it and it's a very good series
238 Reviews
The right ratio.
alishalish11 October 2019
Entertaining But ...
keikoyoshikawa27 October 2019
I really wanted to like this series a lot more. It has an interesting premise, a relatable and sympathetic main character, and a relatively good production value.
The good: Generally good acting - at least by the Korean actors. For some reason the non-Korean actors seem to have very little acting ability. A good supporting cast, particularly the feisty NIS agent. Occasionally witty and funny dialogues. Believable actions and reactions of people.
The bad: Shaky camera work. Please stop with this - unless you really know what you're doing, just don't use it. In this case, the shakiness is sloppy and detracts from the action rather than adds to it. I actually ended up having a headache when watching those scenes.
Noteworthy: One of the central characters speaks pretty good Arabic and Spanish, which is keeping in line with their role. Kudos to the series producers for doing this. It might seem like a small detail, but it is a really important one that makes this series believable.
Rating: A solid 7 for now with the hope that the series will improve. I enjoy underdog stories, so naturally I'm rooting for this series to get better.
The good: Generally good acting - at least by the Korean actors. For some reason the non-Korean actors seem to have very little acting ability. A good supporting cast, particularly the feisty NIS agent. Occasionally witty and funny dialogues. Believable actions and reactions of people.
The bad: Shaky camera work. Please stop with this - unless you really know what you're doing, just don't use it. In this case, the shakiness is sloppy and detracts from the action rather than adds to it. I actually ended up having a headache when watching those scenes.
Noteworthy: One of the central characters speaks pretty good Arabic and Spanish, which is keeping in line with their role. Kudos to the series producers for doing this. It might seem like a small detail, but it is a really important one that makes this series believable.
Rating: A solid 7 for now with the hope that the series will improve. I enjoy underdog stories, so naturally I'm rooting for this series to get better.
Nice
kevson729 September 2019
I'm from Sweden and I'm used to watch American/European movies and series. This series popped up on my Netflix and I gotta say this series went above all my expectations. The female main character is my new crush, and the male character is a beast hahah! Strongly recommended!
amazing korean series
satsuma-0907213 October 2019
This is the first time i am watching a series without realizing i was the end of every episode. the cinema thography, direction, and actors acting was superb and fantastic. i didnt believe it was korean drama for the first time, but it was.
Need season 2 ASAP
irisismail-1367910 November 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Just finished ep 14. I saw LSG n Suzy (Main characters) said romance is only spoonful in this drama n that the shooting locations was in Morocco, Portugal n South Korea. So i really hope there will be a season 2 soon. Both leads carry the drama so good n tbh i couldn't wait for the next 2 episodes. So many unanswered questions which i dont think could fit in just 2 episodes.
1. What is PM Hong's true intention
2. Who is Samael
3. Hae-ri's story at the beginning of ep 1.
4. Why Dal Geon became a sniper.
5. Lawyer Hong's plot
6. N Vagabond itself - why n what Chief Kang n GI Tae Woon set it up for in the first place?
As per ep 14., i believe Jessica is a pawn for the Hongs n i wonder if edward Park is also in the game. I truly hope for more romantic scenes between the leads cos i ship them so hard since Gu Family Book but i am happy so far with this drama n hoping n praying for more episodes. 💖💖💖
21st Nov. I did some research while rewatching ep 3. The person holding Jerome was wearing this hat that has batch similar to ROYAL MOROCCAN ARMY. I Think the army guy took order from Samael. My suspicion is Samael is Edward Park. N he was the 1 keeping CDG alive so whatever his plot will be carried out. Vengeance could be the motivation.
As per ep 14., i believe Jessica is a pawn for the Hongs n i wonder if edward Park is also in the game. I truly hope for more romantic scenes between the leads cos i ship them so hard since Gu Family Book but i am happy so far with this drama n hoping n praying for more episodes. 💖💖💖
21st Nov. I did some research while rewatching ep 3. The person holding Jerome was wearing this hat that has batch similar to ROYAL MOROCCAN ARMY. I Think the army guy took order from Samael. My suspicion is Samael is Edward Park. N he was the 1 keeping CDG alive so whatever his plot will be carried out. Vengeance could be the motivation.
10 stars without any other word
Nicole24421 September 2019
I saw the opening credits of the first episode and I jumped from my seat from the excitement after seeing the cast!! The series has amazingly good actors. I usually try to not watch a good serie as soon as it's released, because I don't have the patience to only watch 1-2 episodes per week, but this one popped in my Netflix preview and I clicked on it. Now I'm counting the time until when I can see the next episode. It's a great serie that keeps you glued to the screen. Great action, great play and plot. Really looking forward to see how it continues.
Abrupt ending
diptinan28 October 2020
I think I wasted 16 hours watching what will happen next..but the ending is zero with no justice served to the real culprits, no abrupt end, till episode 15 everything will be okay..but just in one episode they wrapped it up all..without any end..actually ,one will never accept how the story ends.. disappointed. Anyway 9 stars are for the story ,how it goes till 15th episode, the brilliant acting of the cast and the cinematography..16th episode is
simply waste of time...
If Action with a bit of heart is what you want....you came to the right place
daniels-thaabiet3 October 2019
A series perfect for unwinding and enjoying, it has alot of heart and some awesome action scenes. It's funny, sad and goes at a million miles an hour with action. Its well worth the time for action buffs. Not alot better out there in any case.
Best Serie Ever!
berrakane29 September 2019
I love this series. It's very unfortunate that there are only 2 episodes coming out weekly.
I came to see the reviews and was shocked to see 2 negative reviews
What I love about the series is that in just the first episode alone, there is so much happening already. And it does hit on an emotional level. I almost cried after the first episode
Usually series will make the first few episodes boring as they want to spread out the exciting part in the later episodes. But Vagabond definitely took another turn and I really love that they just make every episode as exciting. Other series can definitely learn from this.
Fortunately we have many more episodes to go
I came to see the reviews and was shocked to see 2 negative reviews
What I love about the series is that in just the first episode alone, there is so much happening already. And it does hit on an emotional level. I almost cried after the first episode
Usually series will make the first few episodes boring as they want to spread out the exciting part in the later episodes. But Vagabond definitely took another turn and I really love that they just make every episode as exciting. Other series can definitely learn from this.
Fortunately we have many more episodes to go
Started promising.. but became watered down..
ravikumarchandran31 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Started very promising. A plane crash initiated by a passenger is a novel idea and is fresh. And his escaping triggering the entire hunt for bad guys was good. But when people decide to get rid of him in later episodes, the entire plot falls through. Why bother taking steps to save him if he can be dispensed with !
My beloved casting
madbird-6124322 September 2019
Male lead and female lead are both in my favour. Their acting is beyond doubt terrific. Action scene is captivating too.
But seems to me the plot has bugs. I do not think a terrorist attack could so easily be mistaken as accident. And between the exciting action scenes there are boring scenes.
The drama also makes me think of Iris, an extragravant production by LBH. It is also shot in Europe. In term of such big production the plot seems better and much closely tied.
Anyway I still have much hope on the series. Hope it turns out to become a memorable drama.
But seems to me the plot has bugs. I do not think a terrorist attack could so easily be mistaken as accident. And between the exciting action scenes there are boring scenes.
The drama also makes me think of Iris, an extragravant production by LBH. It is also shot in Europe. In term of such big production the plot seems better and much closely tied.
Anyway I still have much hope on the series. Hope it turns out to become a memorable drama.
That wasn't the best
Glue2Screen15 March 2022
When I first read the synopsis and seeing the cast list, it sounded very interesting. Sadly, despite the cast and action sequences, Vagabond failed to be a cohesive action packed film.
The series began a little slow and choppy, with flashbacks and a scene we will see later on in the series. Despite this, it failed to really captivate my interest fully. As the minutes rolled by, the thin the plot began to reveal itself. By episode 6, the show was just a series of fight sequences bound together with a dragged on storyline. I have to admit, there were scenes that I skipped and it didn't make a difference to the overall plot.
Also, my biggest gripe in many k series is the poorly and cringey English dialogue. I'm not talking about accents, as the cast did make an effort in Pronunciation. My gripe is the way the spoken English is delivered, it felt unnatural and awkward like it was Google translated. In this case, it really pulled me out of the show.
Overall, Vagabond tried to be Jason Bourne/Die Hard but just failed to really hit the mark. If you're bored and need a mindless show, try it ....otherwise it can be skipped.
The series began a little slow and choppy, with flashbacks and a scene we will see later on in the series. Despite this, it failed to really captivate my interest fully. As the minutes rolled by, the thin the plot began to reveal itself. By episode 6, the show was just a series of fight sequences bound together with a dragged on storyline. I have to admit, there were scenes that I skipped and it didn't make a difference to the overall plot.
Also, my biggest gripe in many k series is the poorly and cringey English dialogue. I'm not talking about accents, as the cast did make an effort in Pronunciation. My gripe is the way the spoken English is delivered, it felt unnatural and awkward like it was Google translated. In this case, it really pulled me out of the show.
Overall, Vagabond tried to be Jason Bourne/Die Hard but just failed to really hit the mark. If you're bored and need a mindless show, try it ....otherwise it can be skipped.
The ending is awful!!
mrsgatorbranch121723 June 2021
The show was good.... Then it ended on a cliffhanger! No talks about a 2nd season either & it's been almost 2 years since the show ended. With such an extended amount of time since the ending, I doubt a 2nd season will happen.
An absolute thriller-
umz_ej20 October 2019
Great show!
sadiqm9005 October 2019
Action packed
vijaygujjar3 November 2019
Action packed
steve-butten30 September 2019
OK only four episodes to this point, but I am hooked. They are released on Netflix, two episodes a week. I won't go into the premise, others will do that. I will just say that the action scenes are taught, slick and well choreographed. This is well worth following. The only criticism I have is that the "nutcase who doesn't know what he's talking about" bit, even though the terrorist incident in question should have been obvious to a blind person, is wearing thin. I hope they resolve that one quickly. Otherwise go for it.
One Of The Best Korean Action Series
princeadofo7 March 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Vagabond joins the league of my favourite Korean action series such as K2, Iris and Two Weeks. Right after the plane crash in episode 1, the suspense and intensity in each episode does not stop. Every episode will keep you at the edge of your seat and that surprisingly made the show fun for me.
The pacing is very fast with lots of twists viewers will not see coming. The storyline is very heart pounding with main characters been chased in from Morocco to Korea and people trying to kill them in almost every episode.
The story ended with major answers to quetions about the plane crash but raised more questions which were not answered. Vagabond never has a dull moment with its storyline and I hope they get to make a second season as the story ended with a cliffhanger.
Your time won't be wasted. For those saying that it is unrealistic must say the same thing on John Wick. Watch biography or documentaries then.
haneenbidsok-0537217 November 2019
Warning: Spoilers
For the love of watching series, i would definitely say it is an action packed that will really keep you on the edge of your seat, scences to make you feel your adrenaline rush. Every episode's ending is indeed a cliff hanger, bringing strong aspect of suspense, questions, doubts. finally, something you could say thank god it's not about love, romance or rom-com, fantasy, that are common in kseries. But i love their witty humor, their transition from a serious scene/script shifting to a comical one, they always have the right timing in it to blow a nice humour., i guess that is always their charm. For those saying that it is unrealistic must say the same thing on john wick. If you want realistic, watch biography or documentaries. Lol. When did an action genre comes too real? I mean, you have to consider the possibilities., yes the scene where they were ambushed was quite impossible, and when they are trying to bring the witness to the court as well, but hey! Like i said, in an action genre, you really cannot deny unrealistic ingredients in it. The depth of the story isn't that much at first but when they are getting too close to the truth, it shows and will end up in political motives. i would still give it a go and recommend it because of the thripoor suspense it gives you and the twist it tells you.
Cinematography wise in a series?, i've never had a better look than that of the peaky blinders' cinematography. It's one of the best. Not talking about big screens or movies in cinema. Just in series. For vagabond, the shaky effect of the camera during some of the action scenes is not really helping. They must really change or come up with a better idea rather than intentionally shaking the camera upon action taking., it annoys me as well. But that's it, other than that, nothing. Your time will not be wasted.
A masterpiece !
houssamassanyco6 October 2019
This series takes the game to a whole new level !
The scenario is fast-paced, and the action is breathtaking. Each character has its own charm, especially the protagonist : he show incredible resources and instinct in situations where he is clearly dominated. Moreover the actors do a very good job in showing emotions, and making the viewer feel them with his own guts. From sadness to anger, you get it all.
This show also depicts a sad truth about political and economical powers, from complete disregard to the citizen they are supposed to represent, to oversized greed and of course the never ending obsession of power.
Please watch this show, you will not regret a single minute of it !
The scenario is fast-paced, and the action is breathtaking. Each character has its own charm, especially the protagonist : he show incredible resources and instinct in situations where he is clearly dominated. Moreover the actors do a very good job in showing emotions, and making the viewer feel them with his own guts. From sadness to anger, you get it all.
This show also depicts a sad truth about political and economical powers, from complete disregard to the citizen they are supposed to represent, to oversized greed and of course the never ending obsession of power.
Please watch this show, you will not regret a single minute of it !
A man on a mission
grandmastersik17 December 2019
A stunt man sets out to avenge the death of his nephew, uncovering a massive conspiracy along the way.
I won't go I to details as to the plot - you can read all about it in the other 10,000,000 "reviews" posted here; instead, I'll give an honest opinion of the series:
The first episode felt like a bit of a drag, I kept wondering why bits weren't cut (which certainly would've saved some of the budget), and then recognising someone from mobile phone footage seen a week or so prior seemed like a huge stretch... but once the action kicked in, all was pretty much forgiven.
And let's set the record straight: the action is what we'll all watch it for (albeit, the eye-candy of the female lead is a nice bonus).
I've seen the entire first series so I can tell you: there are parts that drag, there are points where the story feels just too convoluted, where the tone shifts almost to comedy for no reason, or gets too cute, or where the action lets up too much, or the action seems too ridiculous, but overall, it's a decent series worth your time if you're into this kind of thing.
However, the series could've been tighter - one or two episodes easily could've been shaved off for cuts that probably should have been made - and it is very far from perfect, hence the 6 rating.
That said, it held my attention until the end (just about) and there are many out there who would overlook all the concerns I've mentioned, simply because TV & cinema is full of so much s**t nowadays! This probably explains all the 10 ratings you'll see here, even though Vagabond is merely an entertaining series one could easily skip.
I won't go I to details as to the plot - you can read all about it in the other 10,000,000 "reviews" posted here; instead, I'll give an honest opinion of the series:
The first episode felt like a bit of a drag, I kept wondering why bits weren't cut (which certainly would've saved some of the budget), and then recognising someone from mobile phone footage seen a week or so prior seemed like a huge stretch... but once the action kicked in, all was pretty much forgiven.
And let's set the record straight: the action is what we'll all watch it for (albeit, the eye-candy of the female lead is a nice bonus).
I've seen the entire first series so I can tell you: there are parts that drag, there are points where the story feels just too convoluted, where the tone shifts almost to comedy for no reason, or gets too cute, or where the action lets up too much, or the action seems too ridiculous, but overall, it's a decent series worth your time if you're into this kind of thing.
However, the series could've been tighter - one or two episodes easily could've been shaved off for cuts that probably should have been made - and it is very far from perfect, hence the 6 rating.
That said, it held my attention until the end (just about) and there are many out there who would overlook all the concerns I've mentioned, simply because TV & cinema is full of so much s**t nowadays! This probably explains all the 10 ratings you'll see here, even though Vagabond is merely an entertaining series one could easily skip.
One of the best Korean Dramas
xpunisherx11 January 2020
I have seen my fair share of Korean dramas and while I can't say this one is my favorite, it's definitely in my top 3. The main character is so fierce and relentless. There's twists but they don't drag out forever and leave you feeling bored like most shows. Every episode something new and exciting is happening. Also it has the best special effects I've seen in a K-Drama hands down.
Starts great, then reverts to type
the_headspace23 February 2020
The first few episodes are gripping, but about halfway through it reverts to pantomime performances (though not all actors are guilty), incongruent attempts at romance and humour, and baffling/idiotic character behaviour.
Despite this, an enjoyable and bingeable entertainment.
Despite this, an enjoyable and bingeable entertainment.
Unfinished story
voltan-6442310 February 2021
Lots of reviewers rave about this series. To each his own.
I will just say that after 16 episodes you are left with a cliffhanger and a completely unresolved plot and thus far there is no sign of a second season. Don't waste your time with it as you will only feel like you have been cheated. If they ever produce a second season then consider watching it.
I will just say that after 16 episodes you are left with a cliffhanger and a completely unresolved plot and thus far there is no sign of a second season. Don't waste your time with it as you will only feel like you have been cheated. If they ever produce a second season then consider watching it.
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