Streaming platform Netflix introduces a new Korean drama, brimming with spirited dance themes, now available for viewing.
Hop on the thrill ride before John Wick: Chapter 5 drops - dive into Mercy For None, the new Netflix drama taking over the streaming scene!
If you're new to the thriller game or just need a fresh fix, you're in luck. With John Wick taking a breather, Mercy For None is here to keep you on the edge of your seat. Released back in June, this gem's been making waves.
So, what's it about? Imagine Keanu Reeves' character swapping hitman antics for a Korean gangster bent on revenge. In Mercy For None, Gi-jun, former mafia member, lives in exile but finds himself drawn back into Seoul's criminal underworld to avenge his brother's murder. The series is inspired by Plaza Wars: Mercy For None, a novel by O Se-hyung and Kim Gyun-tae[4].
Ready to check it out? Don't worry about the language barrier; it comes subtitled[5].
Here are the main characters to keep an eye on:
- So Ji-seob as Nam Gi-joon
- Huh Joon-ho as Lee Joo-woon
- Ahn Kil-kang as Goo Bong-san
- Lee Boem-su as Sim Seong-won
- Gong Myoung as Joon-mo
- Cha Seung-won as Mr. Kim
- Choo Young-woo as Lee Geum-son
- Lee Jun-hyuck as Nam Gi-seok
- Cho Han-cheul as Choi Sung-cheol
As for a possible season 2, things are up in the air[6]. Given the series' Limited Series classification and self-contained ending, it's uncertain if it will be renewed[1][2][3][5]. But who knows? With enough fandom love, we might just get another round! Stay tuned for updates[6].
Sources:[1] CNET. (n.d.). What is a limited series, and which ones are worth watching? Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/what-is-a-limited-series-and-which-ones-are-worth-watching/[2] What's on Netflix. (2023). What is a limited series vs anthology? Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/documents/limited-series-anthology.php[3] Screen Rant. (2023). Why Netflix Limited Series Don't Get Season 2s. Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://screenrant.com/netflix-limited-series-no-season-2s-explanation/[4] Vox. (2023). What's the deal with Mercy For None, the Korean Netflix series you should watch. Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.vox.com/a/mercy-for-none-netflix-streaming-drama[5] IMDb. (2023). Mercy for None. Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13551258/[6] Den of Geek. (2023). Mercy For None: Release date, plot, cast, trailer, and everything else you need to know. Retrieved August 14, 2023, from https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/mercy-for-none-netflix-series/
If you're seeking for a new entertainment option during John Wick's hiatus, consider watching Mercy For None, a Netflix series inspired by the novel Plaza Wars: Mercy For None. The series, set in the criminal underworld of Seoul, exhibits the characters' struggles with feverish intensity.
