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Psychological/political thrilled with significant "film noir" overtones.

Psychological/political thriller is not my usual genre but lately I’ve become tired of rom-coms that follow the same rather unimaginative formula. Climax is anything but unimaginative or formulaic. I’m writing this review after watching Episode 6 (out of 10) and will update each week if anything significantly impacts my overall attitude about the drama.First, let’s make something clear: the plot involves “The fierce survival drama of prosecutor Bang Tae-seop, who jumped into the cartel of power to stand at the top of South Korea, and those around him." Bang Tae-seop, the choices he makes and the consequences drive the plot. Like any good mystery, Climax unpeels the onion, episode by episode. And yet, as of Ep. 6, I feel that there are still critical facts that the writer/director has kept hidden from the viewer until the end. That doesn’t bother me IF – Big IF – the viewer learns that they were not outright lied to. I don’t mind if the viewer sees 50% of an event and jumps to conclusions about who actually murdered someone. But failure to include vital information will never be forgiven. One of the things I love most about the drama is the inclusion of two very prominent movie posters from classic Hollywood movies. First, “Sunset Boulevard”, the story of an aging silent film star who is desperate for a comeback – similar to Bang Tae-seop's wife Chu Sang-ah’s desperation to claim her top star status. And second, Alfred Hitchcock’s brilliant “Vertigo” – a movie about a man obsessed with a woman he was unable to protect – Bang Tae-seop’s story as he tries to protect a wife who does not love him. Do the movie posters foreshadow the end of “Climax”?? I don't think so - but they explain the psychological undertones of this “film noir” drama. Whether the writer is able to stick the landing remains to be seen, but thus far, I’m on board.

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Neverending cycle

Yes, this is a work of fiction, yet you don't need much imagination to think of a plot like this, just scroll the news and connect some dots and you have it. It's reality we live in, or better said, reality we watch on the news. This isn't even 3% of what's happening behind the screens, though I think you don't need to watch these types of shows to realise that.I love the scenes where people on the street all watch the news that happened to be their entertainment while they're waiting for the bus. What media shows us is just selected information, and in this drama we follow characters who shape those exact news.There are better political kdramas out there of course, but this one somehow feels heavy and at the times hard to follow. Some people say it's boring, but I think you should watch it from different perspective that isn't just purely entertainment. There were several good points made here, corruption, media manipulation and awful lives of public figures that we often idolize. Acting was top tier and each character was necessary for the story to unfold.It's good to sometimes reflect on reality, and I think the story delivered in that field. Totally worth the watch!!!!

Ambição que Cansa

Climax foca no jogo sujo da política onde a ex-atriz Chu Sang A faz de tudo, até se envolver com cartel, para colocar o marido promotor na presidência. O drama tenta ser um suspense político profundo, mas acaba se perdendo um pouco no meio do caminho.Por que a nota 7?Atuação Boa: O elenco é de peso e carrega o drama nas costas, principalmente a Chu Sang A entregando aquela vibe de "esposa perfeita" que esconde segredos perigosos.Crítica Social: É interessante ver como o poder corrompe e as loucuras que as pessoas fazem por status e carreira, mostrando que ninguém é santo nesse meio.Ritmo Arrastado: Dei nota 7 porque, apesar de ser interessante, o dorama fica chato demais em vários momentos. A trama política é densa e às vezes o ritmo demora tanto a engrenar que dá preguiça de continuar assistindo.No fim, é uma produção caprichada, mas falta aquela dinâmica que faz a gente querer maratonar sem parar. Vale pela atuação, mas tem que ter paciência.

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