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Mercy For None
Season 1 Premiere: Jun 6, 2025
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Some of the characterization could be richer, details could make more sense, and the physics of particular action scenes is occasionally suspect, but it's a well-executed thriller series nonetheless.
The action and revenge story in Mercy For None is enough to keep us watching, and the episodes are well-paced. But we really need to see more context about the rivalry between the gangs in order to really get invested in this story.
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(ENG) It left me with a bittersweet feeling. I recognize the series has strong elements, though it also stumbles in key areas. The standout, without a doubt, is Nam Gi-jun’s role—his performance is restrained yet filled with emotional weight, effectively conveying the torment of a man returning to Seoul’s criminal underworld after a decade of silence. The setting is another strong point—the depiction of the dark streets and the surrounding violence feels raw, real, and well executed, with scenes that seem lifted straight from the webtoon. Moreover, the revenge storyline carries emotional depth, where it's not just about hate, but also guilt and the need for redemption. However, despite the promising start, the narrative falls into a degree of predictability. From the fourth episode on, you can already anticipate betrayals, deaths, and even some twists lose their impact. Several secondary characters, who initially show great promise, end up underused or entirely forgotten, which weakens the overall conflict. And while Gi-jun’s journey is intense, the ending doesn’t quite deliver the emotional punch a story this personal and violent should have. That’s why I give it a 7. It’s a visually solid series with strong performances. If you enjoy crime dramas with a dark aesthetic and broken characters, Mercy For None is worth watching.
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(SPA) Me dejó con una sensación agridulce. Reconozco que la serie tiene elementos potentes, aunque también tropieza en aspectos clave. Lo mejor, sin duda, es el papel de Nam Gi-jun: su actuación es contenida pero cargada de peso emocional, y logra transmitir el tormento de un hombre que regresa al submundo criminal de Seúl tras una década de silencio. La ambientación es otro punto fuerte, el retrato de las calles oscuras y el mundo de violencia que rodea al protagonista se siente real, crudo y bien logrado, con escenas que parecen sacadas directamente del webtoon. Además, la historia de venganza tiene un trasfondo emocional interesante, donde no todo es odio sino también culpa y necesidad de redención. Sin embargo, a pesar de ese arranque prometedor, la narrativa cae en cierta previsibilidad. A partir del cuarto episodio ya puedes anticipar las traiciones, las muertes, e incluso algunos giros pierden fuerza. Varios personajes secundarios, que inicialmente prometen mucho, terminan siendo subutilizados o totalmente olvidados, lo que debilita el conflicto global. Y aunque el viaje de Gi-jun es intenso, el desenlace no consigue el impacto emocional que debería tener un cierre tan personal y violento. Por eso le doy un 7. Es una serie visualmente sólida y con buena interpretación. Si te gustan los dramas criminales con estética oscura y personajes rotos, Mercy For None vale la pena.
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