I’d never heard of the original drama before, so I find myself astounded by the depth of historical detail and emotions I’m feeling after watching this prequel. Having now read that the kind old grandfather, Choi Bool Am, was the original Inspector Park, I’m even more touched and impressed.

As another comment stated, Lee Je Hoon’s Detective/Chief Park is a subdued version of his Taxi Driver character. But while elements were similar, he still made this role uniquely his own. The cases changed each episode, but the thread of his moral character as a police officer remained consistent, and you couldn’t help but root for him and his circle of friends and family.

I loved all the cameos from notable actors, in particular, Kim Min Jae who was quite convincingly awful. I enjoyed the leap back in time learning about what was happening in the post Korean War years, watching good old fashioned sleuthing, being amazed at how much change S Korea has achieved in a relatively short period of time, and what remain challenges to this day.

I too would have like another couple of episodes, and I’m not totally against another season, but I think the ending was bittersweet and poignant as it stands, and I hate the thought that the elder actor might not be here to participate. I highly recommend this homage to the elder originals, and for the quality of the drama in its own right.