"Flex X Cop 2" (written by Kim Ba-da, directed by Kim Jae-hong) is a delightful, refreshing, and exhilarating thrilling cooperative investigation drama featuring Jin Yi-soo (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), a chaebol detective who turns tables with his wealth when investigations get stuck, and the new team leader Joo Hye-ra (played by Jung Eun-chae). With each episode drawing a steep upward ratings curve, it surpassed a peak rating of 9.4% in its 6th episode, breaking its own highest ratings record day after day. Furthermore, it proved its immense popularity by claiming the number one spot in Disney+ comprehensive content rankings in South Korea according to the global OTT platform analytics site FlixPatrol.
At the center of this upward trend are enriched entertaining elements. The process in which the bickering Jin Yi-soo and Joo Hye-ra complement each other's execution and deductive skills to be reborn as a perfect "one team" delivers thrilling catharsis. In addition, passionate performances by a high-end special appearance lineup including Kwak Si-yang, Kim Eui-sung, Bae Seong-jae, Kwak Tube, and Park So-yi added to the completion of the series.
It also built intricate deductive layers tracking the real culprit among a small number of suspects, maximizing the fun for viewers to find the killer together. Delightful homage direction parodying famous lines from popular dramas such as the movies "Desperado" and "A Clockwork Orange", as well as "The World of the Married" and "Coffee Prince", is placed everywhere like Easter eggs, providing unique viewing points.
Fueled in popularity by exhilarating narratives and visual treats, "Flex X Cop 2" will broadcast its 7th episode at 9:50 PM on Friday, August 28.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)