Netflix is determined to shake things up with the return of its action-packed series Bloodhounds. With more intense fights and hair-raising scenarios, the second season is a guaranteed knock-out.
The gripping thriller sets the stage with Woo Do Hwan and Lee Sang Yi reprising their roles as the beloved duo Gun Woo and Woo Jin. The unstoppable fighters who once took down a ruthless loan shark now find themselves up against a truly bigger threat who will stop at nothing to get Gun Woo in the ring as they hunger for his blood.
IKFC, a global underground boxing league fueled by money and violence, takes formidable fighters down to the depths of a secret fighting arena where they illegally battle to the death for money, status, and more. With no real rules or consequences, anything goes, and Rain’s character Baek Jung is just as lawless as the ring. He offers Gun Woo around 7 million dollars for a fight in his chaotic arena, but when Gun Woo refuses, his thugs viciously kidnap Gun Woo’s mother and continue to shake up his personal life. Determined not to lose anyone else, Gun Woo tells Woo Jin, “This time, let’s handle this ourselves,” and they do!
The fight scenes are one of the most well-coordinated performances to date in Korean dramas. It feels realistic and gives the viewers heart palpitations with every turn of events. The fights involve real technique alongside dirty, underhanded tricks that break Gun Woo’s plot armor, and he won’t merely defeat all opponents with ease. The actors vividly display adrenaline’s many forms through unbridled strength and emotional turmoil, fueling their motives. The tension is captivating and immersive. Viewers can tell that both Woo Do Hwan and Rain prepared tirelessly for their roles because their bodies and battling prowess illuminate the screen.
While Woo Do Hwan and Lee Sang Yi’s charming (maybe too happy) brotherhood moments are equally heart-warming and believable, 2PM’s Chansung and Rain’s acting skills are phenomenally eye-catching. The villain role looks good on Rain and his facial expressions capture Baek Jung’s wickedness effortlessly. Chansung’s stern face, paired with the character’s quick-natured aggression, adds depth to the story as he may seem cool-headed but is contrastingly more violent. Climactic scenes are flowing with unpredictability, and the unforgiving, merciless policy each villain lives by makes the plot evolution more dynamic and attractive. Viewers will love to hate Rain (Baek Jung) and feel rooted to Gun Woo because of the bitter intentions his rivals harbor.
The pacing is well-done, and episode one doesn’t hold back on establishing excitement– it is an overwhelming but welcome start to the drama that will unfold. If viewers want to be hurled into the action right from the get-go, season two will surely satisfy. The cinematography for fight scenes captured great angles that suck viewers into the ring, and the budget for prop destruction seems to be no problem for the series, either. Expect explosions and other theatrics. While the scoring isn’t memorable, it doesn’t take away from or drive the plot further. It is neutral and non-disruptive, while actors and silence set the tone more so than the background music does.
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Overall, Blood Hounds season two is an excellent watch for fans of action dramas and long-time viewers of the series. It picks up the pieces from where it left off quite nicely, and the transition introducing a new threat Gun Woo faces doesn’t appear as random as Weak Hero Class 2 felt. The series felt compelling and rattled the saturated romance K-Drama market with something as intense as a Hollywood blockbuster. (8.5/10)
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