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A still from ‘Vincenzo’ In these rather grim times, the campy and pacy K-drama on Netflix serves as a perfect foil for some distraction There’s a lot to love in the recently-concluded smash hit K-drama Vincenzo which has become a fan favourite across the world, and has cemented its place amongst the top shows on Netflix for weeks now. For a show that initially seemed to falter while attempting to balance multiple characters, plotlines and genres, tighter writing from episode eight onwards greatly helped elevate the drama. As Korean-Italian mafia lawyer Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-Ki) takes on the chairman of the Babel Group Jang Jun-Woo (Ok Taec-yeon), the clash brings with it a host of revelations and roadblocks. Apart from his partner in law and crime Hong Cha-Young(Jeon Yeo-Been), the bumbling tenants of the decrepit Guemga Plaza aren’t too far behind when it comes to lending the Consigliere a helping hand, all while throwing in some theatrics alon ....
The Geumga Plaza Gang | Photo: Netflix K Dramas are only as good as their supporting cast and Vincenzo has probably the most loveable group of misfits to ever grace the screen. Who can forget the Arno restaurant chef who only craves Vincenzo s approval of his latest risotto dish? I guess the basil and cheese are practising social distancing? a burn only a mafia consigliere can deliver. We re all going to miss the Bye Bye Balloon travel agency, our favourite piano teacher-slash-hacker, the slickest monks there ever were, and the rest of the unforgettable Geumga Plaza residents. 4/10 Tae-ho and Min-seong, Vincenzo | Photo: Netflix ....
Number of episodes (released so far): 8 Storyline: During a visit to his motherland, a Korean-Italian mafia lawyer gives a conglomerate a taste of its own medicine with a side of justice As the K-drama inches towards its halfway mark this weekend, it could definitely do with some pacy, tighter writing. The penchant for campy, over-the-top drama that the writers seem to immensely enjoy works in parts, but they need to be cautious in the coming episodes to not let this eclipse the battle of wits between the hero and the evil conglomerate. Jeon Yeo-Been, who plays hotshot attorney Hong Cha-Young has a flair for the dramatic, but her camaraderie with Vincenzo is one of the highpoints of the show. While Song Joong-Ki has terrific screen presence and is absolutely at home taking down bumbling thugs in his sharply-tailored suits, Ok Taec-Yeon who plays Jang Jun-Woo isn’t far behind. The solid casting of the three main leads greatly benefits the show. ....