If the creature-action genre series, Gyeongseong Creature has piqued your interest, we have some good news for you. The second season is finally here to entertain you. From the dramatic streets of Gyeongseong in 1945, the story shifts to modern-day Seoul in 2024. The story follows Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee), who now works in the shadows to find missing people, who include Jang Tae-sang and Jang Ho-jae (both played by Park Seo-joon). Are.

While the first season focused more on Tae-sang and Chae-ok fighting the creature to save humanity, this season takes the center stage of Seo-joon and So-hee’s unrequited love. Their aching hearts and their quest for a happy ending are what tie the entire season together, with the creature more or less hidden in the shadows (pun intended).

Director Chung Dong-yoon brings both eras together, highlighting how times may have changed, but there is no escape from human experiments and the monsters they become. However, unlike last season, where there was an elaborate discussion about the creature that demanded both your attention and sympathy, this season relies heavily on Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee to move things forward.

There is also a serial killer on the run and Ho-jae (a man very similar to Master Jung) is considered the prime suspect in the case. Fate brings him face to face with Chae-ok and their intertwined destinies play their part. Together, they decide to find the culprit, which eventually leads them to the creature hiding in the shadows. Through it all, what brings them back to each other is closeness and their aching hearts. Episode 5 in particular delves deeper into their dynamics and ties up some of the loose ends of the seven-episode series.

There’s a lot to like about this season. Cinematography, action choreography, tight script. However, the change in tone and the creature’s almost unexplained existence do not add up in any way. The seriousness of the experiments is not highlighted enough to make you feel threatened.

In the first season, the family relationship added a much-needed emotional dimension to the story. With that connection missing, the only emotional arc that works for the show this time is the lovers’ connection. Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee devote themselves to the characters. Soft as butter with so-so action. He is truly an action superstar. Seo-joon, on the other hand, shifts between feeling lost and insecure to taking charge like a professional. He keeps you engaged. Plus, that chemistry. We’re not complaining!

There is some crisp editing, and the background score matches beautifully with the powerful visuals and enhances the overall viewing experience.

Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 is completely a Seo-joon and So-hee show. Watch it for his amazing performance. It is now streaming on Netflix.