Chief Detective 1958

This series definitely does not take itself too seriously :) It is very quirky, funny and always clever and engaging. A young police detective gets transferred to Seoul from the countryside in 1958. There he had distinguished himself as being the police officer who had caught the most cow thieves :) In 1958's Seoul (which they recreated very convincingly) he finds gangs and corruption - especially within his own police station. But he and his new superior pick up the good fight (adding two more later on). The always handle their cases with a lot of wits and smarts, never get deterred, even when the going gets tough and it is just great fun to watch them do so. The series is part comedy, part police drama whereas the comedic parts are clearly paramount. But it is also very interesting to watch how they had to solve cases in 1958 solely relying on their smarts because there was no CCTV, internet or modern forensics back then. When the rookie detective from the countryside asks his older superior in Seoul early on, why he fights his lonely fight against injustice and for law and order, he says: "It does not hurt when there are people like me in this world too." It also does not hurt to watch this series because it always stays clever and smart and is great fun to watch :)

Who loves quirky crime thrillers....please raise your hand here as Detective Young Han is here. Set in late 1950s Korea, it is the story of Young Han who gets promoted to Seoul after catching a maximum number of cow thieves in his hometown. As the upright, fun-loving straightforward 27-year-old steps feet in Seoul, he finds the world in the gutter. Instead of losing focus, he teams up with mad dog Guk Jin, and powerful Kwang Han to save the innocent. Now after giving an insight of what the theme is, let's dive into facts that will keep you hooked to the story. 1. The period You have to agree period piece stories exhume a different essence. The costume, the vibes, the music- everything exhibits a time that makes us smile and feel lost at the same time. 2. The storyline Writer Kim Young Shin has left no stone unturned in penning a prequel to "Chief Inspector." You know the biggest element of a period piece is to keep the aura alive. You are watching 1958...you want to feel the era yet you do not want to feel left out as this is 2024. The director understood the assignment he had been shouldered with and each corner and nook of the story will surely make you feel nostalgic but not left out. 3. The cast As I heard the name Lee Je Hoon, I heard awesomeness. This man does not settle for less. From his role as the inspector in the time capsule series Signal to his effervescent performance in Taxi Driver, he is the OG actor of the Korean drama industry. His subtle chemistry with Youth of May girl Seo Eun So is soft and warm. Lee Dong Hwi, and Choi Woo Sung in pivotal roles add the necessary layer to this tiny series. Available on: Disney+, Hitv.