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IRIS continues to be pretty awesome. It's not as twisty as I would like it to be. I was really hoping it would be more like the first season of 24 which really kept you on the edge of your seat. There were some genuine shocks when it came to that show. And while IRIS is action-packed, I don't find myself needing to watch the next episode. Sure, I want to, but that's because I care about the characters and I want to know what happens to them. But for a show about spies, there really doesn't seem to be any intrigue beyond Hyun Jun's past.

Take the bomb for example (spoilers through ep 17): From the moment Hyun Jun and Sun Hwa visited all the destinations on the terrorists GPS I knew it was going to be on the bus. Probably because all the camera shots OF said bus telegraphed that to the audience. The only genuince moment of surprise I've had was when Vic killed Mi Jung. And even then, they paused for too long on him just holding her face. I'm actually pretty pissed that she fell for his bullshit. The girl stood up to a group of armed terrorists but went ahead and stole codes for some guy because he hugged her. Lame :P

But really, this is a minor complain because I'm still really enjoying this drama, though it's mainly for the cast. It's also kind of nice to be able to watch a drama that obviously had a huge budget and doesn't have to use the same five sets (Hi there, Smile, You). Lee Byung Hun is pretty darn amazing as Hyun Jun. My heart breaks for him in pretty much every scene. And I really REALLY want to watch Last Scandal now to see Jung Joon Ho in a different role (and because it comes so highly recommended. I know Kim Tae Hee has gotten plenty of flack for her 'acting' but I think she's doing a great job playing a very strong woman. I love how Seung Hee doesn't let anyone tell her how to feel. How badass was she strangling that guy with a desklamp? COME ON.

But I think Kim So Yeon wins my heart for her work as Sun Hwa. Her story is very much a mirror of Hyun Jun's: Not only can she hand anyone who tries their ass on a platter, her life is pretty tragic. She has no family left in the world. And while he has Seung Hee, she had the unfortunate fate of falling in love with him. More spoilers for 17: Their goodbye after they defeated the terrorists and her subsequent breakdown in the car?! OH MY HEART. As such, I'm worried that I'm going to be watching Prosecutor Princess over any of the other offerings this upcoming kdrama season.