Tunnel S01 When I came out of the tunnels of suspense and mystery I could hardly describe the feeling but awe at the sheer complexity of the Tunnel S01. It is a crime drama that cleverly plays around with a story that spans 20 years and time and space do not exist in South Korea. The story of a genius detective, Park Gwang-ho who lived in 1986 and was transported to the present day, where he has to collaborate with an enigmatic detective, Kim Seon-jae, to solve the case of the same serial killer that has left the bodies of innocent people all over the decades.
The rhythm of the show is brutal and it throws the viewer into a labyrinth of hints, false alarms and unbelievable revelations. The prose is acute, and all characters are painstakingly crafted to give the novel some complexity. The acting, as well, is outstanding, and even the leading actors introduce some twinkle of a relationship on the screen. The camera work is also remarkable as it reflects the shadeness and the ambiance of the Seoul underworld.
What is really unique about “Tunnel” though is its provoking nature about the human condition. The deeper the detectives get into the mind of the killer, the more they realize that it is an atmosphere of trauma, addiction, and social inequality that had been brewing decades. It is a show that will leave you on the edge of your seat but also make you face the dark side of the society. Having a complex plot, complicated characters, and the brutal observation of the state of the human being, the Tunnel S01 can be recommended to anyone who has ever enjoyed watching crime thrillers, as well as to people who prefer to think and enjoy the philosophical drama.
