Instead, it throwsespionage, war-room strategy, and action into the mix.
Witha coup unfoldingback home and enemies around him, his only option is to flee to the South.
The unlikely pair are then forced to work together despite their glaring ideological differences.
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But, perhapsthats what makes their dynamic so fun to watch.
The trick is to trust no one and survive everyone.
That same flavor of tension can be found in even the smallest moments.
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Theres a particular scene where Eom, despite histough-guy bravado, awkwardly tries to blend into South Korean society.
But its not all tension, theres some unexpected humor thrown in there every now and then.
The moment he realizes hes been betrayed isnt played forover-the-top drama, rather, its quiet and hands-down gutting.
As a result of this, he doesnt just lose his orders, he loses his purpose.
Thats why their uneasy partnership is filled with moments where either one could turn on the other.
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