Narco-Saints: Episodes 1-6 Doramasflix
Narco-Saints: Episodes 1-6 Doramasflix
Netflix's newest drama drop Narco-Saints is as gritty and dark as you would think of to see from this streaming company. However, the six-episode limited drama is tightly knit and subtly suspenseful. The story is set in Suriname The story tells about the story of a Korean civil servant who, by accident, discovers himself in the in the middle of a drug war and the NIS's plan to bring an infamous drug lord in South Korea.
Episodes 1-6: REVIEW
Full disclosure: Beanies: I began this show to watch the actor Yoo Yeon-seok. Imagine my excitement when the pilot episode began rolling credits and I was eager to see the next episode even though my favourite actor was yet to make an appearance on screens. As someone who tends to prefer rom-coms that are more fun I wasn't expecting to devour this drama in one go however this is what I'm doing. Enjoy this great series for free on doramasflix.
The premiere Episode of Narco-Saints introduces our principal persona KANG IN-GU ( Ha Jung-woo) and the events which led him to go undercover as an informant from the civilian side of the NIS. Beginning after his father's return to the country after serving in during the Vietnam War, In-gu recounts his life's events with a detached and detached perspective and tells the story of a boy's life that was the breadwinner and the guardian of his children too early. Every decision he made in his the course of his life -- from his choice to take up Judo to marrying his partner to marrying his wife from a need to survive and now He works multiple jobs to support his family. Despite his tireless work, he's not able to dig to get out of povertyand is wondering whether he'll be like his father do it all over again.
His long-time friend PARK EUNG-SOO ( Hyun Bong-shik) comes to him with an opportunity for business that is lucrative In-gu at first is disapproving, but after conducting the necessary research, In-gu realises that the plan of Eung-soo's may prove successful. Skate, which is a staple fish for its use in South Korean cuisine, is mostly imported from Chile Their monopoly lets them establish a hefty market value. But what if in-gu and Eung-soo were able to purchase skate affordable prices from a nation where it's considered useless and inedible?
In-gu and Eung-soo go in Suriname and begin exporting skates into South Korea, but even an honest business such as theirs can't escape the corruption that is prevalent in this tiny country. Soon after, they're called by Surinamese army and forced to pay for protection costs which eat away at their earnings, however the army isn't able to keep up in their promises to safeguard them from the likes CHEN ZHEN ( Chang Chen) who is the head of Suriname's Local Chinese gang. CHEN ZHEN also wants a share of the In-gu and Eungsoo's business and their lives are at risk in the event that they fail to pay. It's not easy to make money in Suriname isn't it?
In-gu and Eungsoo receive help from a shady source In-gu and Eung-soo receive help from a pastor JEON Yo-HWAN ( Hwang Jung-min) is the revered leader of the Korean church established in Suriname. He appears friendly and worried about his countrymen's suffering, and offers mediation on their behalf and then transport the two to Chinatown to have a private discussion together with Chen Zhen.
It soon becomes clear for the viewer at least Yo-hwan's persona as a pastor is an excuse for something more than just a little bit sinister. Yo-hwan's message for Chen Zhen, spoken in Korean to ensure that In-gu and Eungsoo are able to understand, is friendly and fitting for an ordained religious leader, however his translator, BYEON KITAE ( Jo Woo-jin) communicates the message in Chinese that is much more dangerous. If Chen Zhen remains unfazed, Yo-hwan takes over and delivers an attack that is beyond barriers of language, and In-gu and Eung-soo flinch at Yo-hwan's vibrant and non-pastor-like language.
The two businessmen continue by exporting their skates and quickly start to make profits without the Chinese group hovering over them. Everything seems to be going according to plan until Surinamese police storm their warehouse and detain In-gu on suspicion of smuggling cocaine within the skate.
In prison, In-gu gets confronted in prison by NIS agents CHOI CHANG-HO ( Park Hae-soo) and states Yo-hwan's wanted for numerous drug-related criminal acts throughout South Korea, and since his move to Suriname Yo-hwan has established a huge cocaine empire. However, due to Surinamese laws that are in place, the NIS has been unable to detain and extradite Yo-hwan in South Korea.
Yo-hwan was the one to put the cocaine into In-gu's skate as Yo-hwan is trying to find an illicit route to South Korea. Chang-ho asks Ingu to aid the NIS guide Yo-hwan to the route across Puerto Rico, a United States territory that will allow the NIS to cooperate in conjunction with DEA to detain Yo-hwan. At the right price In-gu is willing to accept the offer and thus begins the central plotline of our story which I'm not willing not to reveal because I think this show is worth watching for those who are willing to endure an edgier and more violent experience.
In-gu, specifically, is an extremely interesting character. While most of the suspense lies in the fear that he'll be found out, there's the additional question of whether or not he'll remain as a "good" person. In-gu, just like Liam Nielson in Taken is a character with a specific set of talents that he's cultivated over his life, and his ability to get into Yo-hwan's operation is almost like a second nature.
He's also a person driven by a need to make money and time repeatedly, he evades the law and avoids getting killed by appealing to Yohwan and Chen Zhen through their shared passion for making money. Being a covert agent with an organization like the South Korean government is not much more lucrative than running an entire drug empire, therefore there is always an inherent risk that he'll turn against the NIS.
Yo-hwan is also an intriguing villain. He's a fake character in every aspect in everything from his religious background to the memorabilia of sports autographs that he presents to potential business partners. However, there's an interesting aspect of him that only divulges to In-gu. It's as if he's searching for a friend as well as an equal partner And knowing that In-gu plays him, makes Yohwan somewhat sympathize with him.
The acting in this film is excellent however the heavy utilization in English as the primary corporate language used in the Suriname drug industry caused some scenes to feel slightly sloppy. The acting wasn't as bad as I've seen however. There are times when Korean actors perform English dialogue, they are to be so obsessed with the pronunciation that they fail to act. However, I didn't think that was the case hereparticularly in the case of Ha Jung-woo and Yoo Yeon-seok (who was Yoo's Legal consultant DAVID PARK).
For the majority of people, such as myself, who are drawn to Korean dramas to escape an enchanted, happier world, this won't be a show that appeals to those who are interested. If you're interested in things that are the exact opposite of a romantic rom-com that is fluffy but you're interested, I'd suggest watching this show. The show may not be for you however, I would suggest you watch through the second half of the episode before deciding if you like it.
