Vânătorii de Demoni (2020)

I liked it, but...

I don't care for bullying, corruption, violence, and gore. If you like all those things, definitely give this show a watch, because it is extremely well-written. It's fast-paced (a little draggy toward the end), and pretty interesting throughout. There's a lot going on at all times, and I think you'll have a hard time deciding who is worse, humans or demons. This drama really highlighted man's capacity for evil. Personally, I think there was too much evil coming from too many places. It might have been better if there had been one Big Bad, as opposed to multiple bad guys.For the aforementioned reasons, my rating is lower than I'm sure most people think it should be.

However, can we just talk about the cast? I'm a sucker for found family, and this drama really did a good job of demonstrating that. The Counters are people that, in normal circumstances, might never even travel in the same circles, let alone be friends. Once they got together, they truly were a family, bickering and all. The bickering was so great, because that's what real family does, "I can badmouth you because we're related, but no one else better say anything bad about you!" There were numerous emotional scenes that really worked - they made you feel their pain, but they also brought something that made you root for them.

Cho Byeong Kyu as So Moon - he's the newest Counter. He did amazing things with this role. His grief, his anger, his disability, and portraying teenage hormones all worked together to make him so interesting. He's a beautiful crier. Trying to learn his powers, then trying to control them, often skirting around what Counters are allowed to do. I loved his relationship with his grandparents, as well as his school friendships. The transfer of power from them taking care of him, to him watching out for them was really good. Also, I liked that, for the most part, he and Ha Na had a sibling relationship, and the writers didn't try to force a romance.

Yoo Joon Sang as Mo Tak. He's the strongest Counter. His character seemed to be the most fleshed out, since a lot of the show was about corruption, and he had been a cop. The romance aspect was a waste and completely unnecessary. He becomes the father-figure of the group of Counters, and he had some amusing scenes.

Kim Se Jeong as Ha Na. Angry Counter (that's what I called her). She had a chip on her shoulder a mile wide. She doesn't like to be touched, she doesn't attach to people and she's got that "keep away" vibe going on. First, this role was completely different than her role in Business Proposal (of course!), and if I didn't recognize her voice, I might not have known it was her. This was a character that, if not played well, you would totally hate her. She made it work, and I enjoyed watching her coming to terms with letting others into her life.

Yeom Hye Ram as Mae Ok. I hated her so much in Goblin and loved her so much here. She was the mom of the Counters, looking out for the others. She formed such a strong bond with So Moon, and when she had to heal him of his wounds, that just wrecked me. I loved her character.

There were some beautiful songs in the OST. As for re-watch - no. I'm not even sure I'll watch The Uncanny Counter 2. Just a little too much darkness for me.

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U MUST WATCH IT!

this is literally one of the best series to ever exist!!


I love all the characters and the story and the characters back stories is just amazing

and the plot twist are mind blowing!!

I’m really happy the made a second season!

also love how the characters personality develops with time

and one of the best things in the series is the comedy

u can literally watch a fight scene while laughing

I really really REALLY hope no one dies in the second season TwT

i would be so sad if something happen to the characters

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Exciting super hero series with dark political undertones

In a world where demons escape from the afterlife and cause chaos on Earth, a group of special people called "counters" are humanity's defenders and protectors. When I see the word "Uncanny" the first thing I think about is the Uncanny X-men, super heroes with special unique powers, which is exactly what the 4 lead counters are. Very early on we're exposed to what they do, why they do it and how dangerous it is. So dangerous death might result from them trying to do their duty. 3 of the 4 counters work at a gourmet noodle shop which always has long lines when it's open. Shout out to the production team, those noodles look mouth watering and I had to go get food after that. The 4th counter dies and his power transfers to our unlikely hero.

This new counter has a deformed leg from a childhood car accident that killed both his parents. His story is tragic but the hero is SUPER likeable. He's dealing with school bullying and a grandmother suffering from memory loss. It's impossible not to like or sympathize with him. As we learn more about each counter we realized they may be more connected than we thought. There's also chaebol level criminal happenings backed by politicians and dirty cops, showing high level corruption on a massive scale.

The villains are well fleshed out. There are 2 lead demons, both are easily hate-able especially the female one who seems to have a face made for bitch slapping. In some ways even with limited screen time they seem more interesting than the leads. The action is exciting which makes this an easy show to watch and recommend.

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Amazing show!

Overall thoughts:
I was hesitant to watch it because I mostly watch romcom kdramas but this one is just *chefs kiss*. from the production quality to the acting, everything was exactly what I wanted from a drama. it's easy to watch, it's funny, quirky but it still has heartwrenching scenes that I adore. I would definitely recommend this drama!

"Bad" parts:
one thing I would've loved to see more of is probably them catching regular evil spirits. they only catch like two regular ones at the beginning of the show then focus solely on the level three and four evil spirits. I just wished that they would write in more action scenes with the level one or two evil spirits because they were genuinely really fun to watch. but that's just one small complaint that I have.

The acting:
I loved everyone's acting but the person that played Ji Cheong Sin (main evil spirit) was just an incredible actor. his facial expressions were so well thought out, his creepy laugh was amazing and just overall he scared the shit out of me lmao.

Music:
the only reason why I would give the music a 5.0 is because it wasn't really memorable for me. it wasn't bad or anything but me whipping out my shazam app just to know what song it was at a specific part didn't happen and it would've gotten a higher rating if it did.

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friendship wins

this kdrama is one of the best , the power of friendship and everything is just amazing 👏😍 I would love to thank the director, the actors and everyone else about the good and amazing work that they did. Both seasons are just fire and just fascinating 😍 I love this movie.

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A great supernatural drama with one of the best cast chemistry in K Drama world

A great supernatural drama with one of the best cast chemistry I've seen in a while. Uncanny Counter hooked me from the very first episode that I had to watch the next episodes straight after.
This drama is great for so many reasons, it's not a typical rom-com drama for one which already sets it apart from most K Dramas. It has many genres in my opinion. It's not just a supernatural drama. It's also comedy, mystery/thriller and it's packed with action and emotions.

STORY:
The story itself grips you straight away right from the first episode. It will leave you curious and wanting to know more. As the drama progresses, it gets even more interesting and just builds up and up so there's never a dull moment. You'll get drawn in with the main story of the lead So Moon, as well as grow curious to find out more about the back stories of the other counters: Ga Mo Tak, Do Ha Na and Chu Mae Ok. Each episode is well paced and there's never a dull part that you'll wanna fast-forward or skip.

The ending of the drama was really good as well since the minor villains were dealt with before the final episode so it didn't feel like it was rushed or crammed into one episode. It goes to show how thought-out each of the episodes were. Plus it really made room for the ending to be more emotionally impactful too.

CAST:
The chemistry between the counters is really one of the best on-screen chemistry I've seen in a drama cast in a while. They all compliment each other so well in every single scene they share. You could really feel that family-like vibe among them like as if they're a real family or really good friends who've known each other for ages even off-screen. You'll laugh with them when they joke around together and get emotional when when they worry about each other. Their chemistry is just so natural and their emotions towards each other so real that it's just SO GOOD!

The production of the drama is also top-notch. From the action sequences, the visual effects, the editing... everything was just spot-on. The one negative I would probably say is that the final showdown felt a little underwhelming. I felt it could have been more action-y and badass. Saying that, it was still a great fight and the considering all the other action sequences in the drama were great, I can let it slide :D

Overall, I really recommend this drama even if you're not a fan of the supernatural genre because of the cast, their acting, great story, production and even incredible OST. It never gets boring and you'll always want to watch the next episode straight away. There's a reason why it's been picked up for Season 2 after all.

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Cunningly exciting and also incredibly heartfelt

This series is really amazing from the story, the characters, the CGs and the execution. I can't really wait to see the next Season.

What I love the most in this series is how engaging and interesting the story. It also gave a variety of genres with a perfect balance, from comedy, drama, crime, and fantasy. It started with these main characters who is working on a noodle shop and also a devil catcher at the same time and as the story progresses, you'll get to know more about their past and personality. It also introduces new characters that makes up this big picture that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

I also love how the story is presented in an engaging way making you want for more. Unlike other series which keeps you frustrated because the climax is too far, this series gives off several impactful climax being more and more intense as the story goes on. I find myself screaming and crying with the characters because I was able to relate with the characters as I am watching them. It's also more exciting seeing the villains and main characters have a head-on fight instead of the usual crime series with 15 frustrating episodes where the villains win and then on the final episode, the villains gets defeated.

The chemistry of the Counters is really commendable as well because they really give off that 'team vibe' which makes you root for them more. The character development is also reasonable because you've got to see how the character's complexity is being shown as you move along through the series. The individual characters both for main and also villains gave different life lessons you can pick up along the way.

Before I even forget, a very good job to the CGIs, it didn't disappoint at all. It makes my heart beat whenever I see the Yung Territory. I know it's just a simple CGI but the impact to me is so great that I even get goosebumps because it's not too much but it's not lacking. Just the right amount of CGIs to keep me impressed.

If you want to watch a great an unique series that will keep you on the edge of your seats and will leave you wanting for more, you should definitely watch this!

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I am so hooked with this series that I always look forward for the weekend to come.

The story was actually great but I got a little disappointed on the last two episodes. It felt rushed and as if they added unnecessary scenes. As we all now the writer got changed starting EP13. My initial speculation is that the Mayor's son is supposed to be the last evil that they'll fight for this seasons as the past episodes made it look like it. Although it also makes sense that the Mayor ended to be the one as he has done a lot of evil things even without an evil spirit inside of him.

I actually got so attached to this series that whenever I watched an episode, it feels as if I am in a different world with the counters. An hour episode is enough but two episodes isn't lol.

The actors are so great in portraying their characters but if I am to mention some, I must say that I am so proud of how much Sejeong's acting actually improved since her last series that I've watched. Lee Hong Nae is also a great actor, the way he expressed the ultimate evil was superb!

Overall, THIS IS ACTUALLY ONE OF THE BEST SERIES that I have watched this 2021. I am so excited for Seasons 2 and I am just hoping that they will retain our lovely counters as the main cast.

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Has a little bit of everything!

I've been watching dramas for years now, but it's been a while since I've fallen so hard and so fast for one! I don't want to overhype this drama, so take it with a grain of salt, but I definitely believe it's worth checking out so that you can judge for yourself.

I for one, absolutely ADORE the cinnamon roll that is So-Mun and the rest of the cast with their amazing acting and chemistry with each other. The story line and world-building is well though out and put together. There's elements of romance (not much but does exist), fantasy, mystery, and crime. Which I feel covers majority of the genres out there - It's why it's such a good drama! While this may not be a 10/10 for everyone like it is for me, I still believe that it deserves to be checked out so that you can decide for yourself!

If you're like me and you absolutely loved dramas like Healer, It's Okay to Not be Okay, City Hunter, or even Cheer Up then there's a good chance you'll love this drama too!

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Turns out...humans can't fart rainbows.

The funniest part about this drama is the disclaimer at the beginning of every episode letting you know that all characters in the show are fictitious and not real. Every time I'm like....wait...so you mean humans can't actually shit rainbow sparkles to beat evil spirits?!? I mean like...so disappointed with humans right now.

This drama was really well written, it's a really solid piece with good acting, decent music, and lots of exciting fight scenes. I like that one of the counters is a granny, and one of them is some eccentric old rich dude (actually a pretty cute little old guy, I liked him a lot). There are some inconsistencies and plot holes, especially around the fight scenes. Like sometimes I don't get how Ha-Na is supposed to be super strong yet she sometimes is a badass and other times she sits a fight out like a weakling with no real explanation...like is she a badass or not? The granny sitting out I get, because she's primarily a healer after all. They actually dropped Ha-Na's storyline for several episodes too, which made no sense because they kept every single other counter's back story going in those episodes. It was also awfully convenient that they brought in a Singapore counter to die so they wouldn't have to kill off any of the main counters....poor dude.

The other thing I can't figure out is how the lead character, the high school kid, manages to pretty consistently keep one eye twice as big as the other eye with this sort of constant either shocked or hurt or hurt and shocked expression...it's basically like o.O constantly. Little dude cries at the drop of a hat too, he's definitely great at portraying an emotional teenager. I'm 90% convinced he's actually an anime character drawn into the show. The people from Yun are a little strange as well, I really liked all of them and thought they did a good job...except Wi-Gen...I dunno if I'm supposed to like her, she seems like a total dick though. Even her sort of redemption arc it doesn't seem like she's ever going to have the same chemistry with her counter that the other spirits do.

All my complaints up there are pretty minor though, the show itself manages to be really entertaining and it's a fun sort of family super hero show. The heroes are great, the villains are great, the settings are perfectly suited to the action scenes, and the rainbow sparkles are pretty. Overall I think it was really well done and I hope there's actually a 2nd season, since it's Netflix.

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