A Killer Paradox
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Crime, Comedy, Mystery, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Luther or Moonlighting, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When one accidental killing leads to another, an ordinary young man finds himself stuck in an endless cat-and-mouse chase with a shrewd detective.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 97K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Lee Chang-hee, Kim Da-min
- Choi Woo-shikLee Tang
- Son Suk-kuJang Nan-gam
- Lee Hee-junSong Chon
- Kwon Da-hamAhn Yong-jae