The King of Pigs (2022) User Reviews

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[PennyReviews · 8/10 · 22 October 2022]

Korean Drama " The King of Pigs " is a serial killer story with a slow build-up.

The drama is truly dark, not shying away from the gore, which wasn't only there for the shock effect, but to enhance the intensity of the drama. The background story was near horrifying and is being explained slowly, as it helps uncover the current murder case as well.

In addition, the performances were great by everyone in the cast.

And the ending suited the drama perfectly, with the pace of the story fast. The cinematography of the series was pretty impressive too, with the flashbacks well handled.

So, overall, eight out of ten.

It's dark, sad, and compelling. In an extremely good way!

[LucyLoo_6 · 9/10 · 5 June 2023]

Crazy twist and turns, it had me pulling my hair out, but in a good way. It's exciting and has unexpected turns but still feels very realistic. It's scary, dark, and most definitely a tragedy but was so compelling I couldn't stop watching. And the dog and pig symbolism is simply gutting (again in a good way). I loved it, the revenge is satisfying but also makes you feel kinda sad. And I would say it's similar to "The Glory" in many ways (school bullying revenge). Also it brings more attention to how serious bullying is. It's amazing and a definite must watch if you can handle lots of sadness and some gore.

One of the best K-Drama

[zakalaluka · 9/10 · 6 July 2022]

Absolutely watch this K-Drama (you won't regret it) it's big shame that this is not popular. Plot,cast everything is perfect. Korean thrillers doesn't disappoint as expected. It's not my fav genre but at first i was curious. And plot twist was unexcepted.

Beats my current two fav. Mouse and tell me what you saw. Intense and fast paced 10/10

[cpczbgz · 10/10 · 16 May 2022]

It's criminal for this series hasn't got many reviews. If this was on Netflix this would've been viral. If you love thriller, this one's for you. Fast paced and edge of seat kinda series. Sad, gritty and gory at the same time. Hope this gets more attention.

Keeps you on the edge of you seat from start to finish!

[Happy_Little_Tree · 10/10 · 25 May 2022]

Really strong, well written thriller that pulls you in from ep 1 and is entertaining from start to finish. It is dark and treats a heavy subject, but if you are ok with that, you will not be able to look away.

In my opinion, it is definitely the best k-drama thriller of 2022 and one of the best of all time.

KOREAN THRILLER SERIES NEVER DISAPPOINTS

[Mollywood_media_movie_suggestion · 10/10 · 11 May 2022]

Just finished this show & came here to see the rating and reviews!!! There is none!!! As usual one hell of an experience 👌🏻 Just Loved the way every main lead portrayed the characters!! The boys who did the school life roles just simply did their roles outstanding! The extreme level of bullying and extreme level of payback !!

Must watch

[shivankmishraminku · 10/10 · 13 August 2022]

Superb direction.

Superb acting A must must watch legendary series.

Shows dark side of childhood.

Superb portray of friendship.

Thriller and mysterious.

Dark side of childhood

[Im_Satya · 10/10 · 26 July 2022]

Whenever we trough about our childhood we mostly see the bright side but this series force us to view the darkest side...Just move back in your past and you will see the darkest time as well .. Just love this series.

Why So Low Reviews

[antarjot · 10/10 · 13 August 2022]

Masterpiece Thriller Web Series I Ever Watched My Life I Got Ghoosebumps So Many Damn......... Background Music So Exellent... Special His Story Telling Soo Good........ I Love This Web series Hats Off🙌.

Very good story, but awful acting and writing for the most part

[geenius-97997 · 5/10 · 15 August 2022]

Seriously I don't know what others are watching. I can only assume the writers didn't create a storyboard to follow, as it's often non-sensical. Here's just two examples:

1. Killer gets huge bag of cash, but they decide to check if he bought a large amount of fuel (surely that would be card only). He has, so they know where to look!

2. Here's the 31 classmates. Find where they live and interview them. Killer seen in an area - "Go check all of the 1000 residents of this area to see who he was visiting." Rather than the 31 you've already checked on, where one of them happens to live?

Then there's the male lead detective who is asked numerous questions, only to look dark and moody and not talk for 20 seconds or so, often finishing with a "Aissshhh!"

The kids definitely out-act the adults in this, with almost all being very, very good (the killer himself is also very good). The rest? No, just poor acting chops almost all round.

It has its entertaining moments, has a great, dark underlying story arc, and has good ideas. It's just the execution that's lacking for me. Comes across as dumb in far too many places. If Korean cops are this slow and dumb, how do they ever catch criminals?

Go and watch Signal from a few years back, if you haven't already. This is just not in the same league.

Very well made Korean thriiler

[jpskully · 10/10 · 11 October 2023]

One of the best show, unfortunately this shows are not being streamed in popular channels. I had to download from some other source to watch. If this show was streamed through Netflix it would been a big hit, similar to "The Glory". I assume it will be streamed in Paramount+ since it's partnered with TVing..again that's unfortunate. Strongly recommend this show for anyone like thriller, serial killer storyline. It's based on school bullies and I loved to see those get revenged. It could be similar to "The Glory" in some way but different style. Only 12 episodes you will watch them all at once I guaranteed!

A masterpiece!

[UmeshAditya · 10/10 · 10 January 2024]

Masterpiece Korean Series! An intense thriller created on an impactful storyline of bullying in childhood. Kudos to the creators for picking up this storyline of bullying n bullying is very real n it has taken many lives n left many mentally handicapped n it exists even today for real. Starts on a very weird note n looks unpromising in the beginning but the way it evolves n unfolds is brilliant. Basically story revolves around revenge for the damage caused by bullying in childhood. The characterisation n direction gets full point. Kim Chul as a child actor leaves an unforgetful impact. There was not even one moment where it feels bored. Climax was extremely unique than any can imagine. A must watch if you like psychological thrillers. 12 episodes series Available in all major languages including Hindi. My ratings 9/10!

Masterpiece

[siwarbouaziz · 10/10 · 17 December 2023]

I can't believe this KDrama doesn't have more reviews; it's seriously underrated! It's a gripping thriller that hooked me right from the first episode and kept me entertained the whole way through. Yeah, it goes into some dark and heavy stuff, but if you're cool with that, you won't be able to stop watching.

The show doesn't shy away from the gore, but it's not just for shock value-it adds this intense layer to the drama. The background story is pretty intense and gets revealed slowly, connecting to the current murder case in a way that keeps you guessing.

And can we talk about the performances? Everyone in the cast nails it. The ending is spot-on, fitting the drama perfectly, and the story moves at a great pace. The cinematography is top-notch too, especially how they handle flashbacks. Seriously, give this one a shot; it deserves way more love for its killer plot, amazing performances, and overall storytelling.

Hidden Gem.

[pttknalmasprdo · 10/10 · 11 April 2024]

The direction of the show is impeccable; from the plot to the characters, and even the actors' performances, everything is top-notch. It effectively portrays the impact of bullying on its victims and their enduring suffering. While the story is fictional, it realistically depicts a scenario that could occur without the revenge killings. It sheds light on how bullies often move on with their lives while their victims continue to struggle. The series is meticulously crafted to captivate viewers, although its lack of virality is regrettable. Nevertheless, this series is a hidden gem. The only gripe I have is the portrayal of the police as slow. Although it serves the narrative, it's a minor annoyance for me. Despite this, the series is well worth my time and certainly didn't disappoint.