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Overdose
The day after her boozy birthday party, Mars wakes up to discover the body of her boyfriend stabbed. Immediately, she becomes the primary suspect: her DNA was found on the murder weapon, a knife used to cut the cake. She proclaims her innocence, but faced with the overwhelming evidence, her lawyer suggests she pleads guilty, while Sand's brother challenges her to find the true culprit if she truly is innocent. Once released, Mars decides to take revenge for the trap that was set on her.
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Plot Summary
A skilled but troubled detective, haunted by a past case, becomes obsessed with tracking down a serial killer known only by the moniker 'Goo Gwang-seok'. The killer's methods are brutal and leave no trace, and the detective must delve into his own dark psyche to understand the killer's motivations. As the body count rises, the lines between hunter and hunted begin to blur, leading to a tense and psychological game of cat and mouse.
Critical Reception
Overdose received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its dark and intense atmosphere, and the compelling performances of its lead actors, particularly Seo In-guk. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven in later episodes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gripping suspense and dark tone.
Seo In-guk's intense portrayal was a standout element.
Some viewers found the plot occasionally hard to follow.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but where comments exist, they often highlight the show's suspenseful nature and strong acting, while some mention the complexity of the narrative.
Fun Fact
The series was originally intended to be titled 'Goo Gwang-seok' after the serial killer's alias before the title was changed to 'Overdose'.
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