Deluxe Taxi / Taxi Driver 모범택시 [ S1- 2021] [S2 - 2023] [S3 -TBD]

[mademoiselle]

Oh, there we go!

 

[Dhakra]

7 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Like most of you guys here, S2 for me is really underwhelming. Maybe because it's becoming repetitive and predictable. Agree that Kim Do Ki is acting silly in most of the cases and would prefer he does a little bit more disguises in different types of personalities. Burning Sun's case was very very disappointing for me. The case itself was supposedly to be a lot more disturbing and shocking than S1's pornography case IMO but it felt like it was toned down A LOT. I still remember the pornography case made my blood boil in S1 but Burning Sun, there was very little focus on the female victims and their suffering. It was "glossed over".

 

Maybe if S3 focus a bit more on our main characters' background and pain, it might be more interesting again. Moon Chae Won's cameo seem to have a certain history with Do Ki so if she could cameo again for a case and work together with Do Ki in S3, that'd be nice. That said, is it that easy for him to infiltrate the military??? My gripe with S2 is that the show made it too easy for Rainbow Team to infiltrate the villain's lairs. Do Ki beating down the whole prison's prisoners with no weapons also seem super far-fetched.

 

Burning Sun case was really disappointing, they only scratched the surface and most horrible parts were all left out or only slightly hinted at. The Kakao Talk chatrooms, the abusing and rape of youngs idols and women, all the drugging and video taping of the victims. The amount of celebrities that were involved. The corruption that took place in multiple instances, how easily some got away. 

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil and disguists me. 

The U-Data case in S1 was so horrible, but so partially so similar to BS, that I thought Go Eun would be a lot more emotional. I honestly expected something similiar and more focus on the sexual abusing part.  The case being mostly about drugs was kinda unsatisfying.

 

I agree. Moon Chae Won apperance gives me hope they focus more on their past. Maybe she is the reason why Do Ki & Go Eun never took off. 

 

Well, Do Ki was part of the military before and he got offered a few times to join the army again. Remember when he escorted a former soldier friend back to the station. So him infiltrating the army is much more likely than quite a lot of stunts he pulled off this season. 

Do KI beat up hundreds of people over two season's and no one ever thought about throwing a knife at him or just shooting him. And whenever someone points a gun at him, some super random person intervenes. 

The team really feels too invincible, there is no tension because at this point you know nothing will harm them anyway. Do Ki fights the whole prison, get's hit by multiple weapons, probably didn't have any proper food for days, get's tasered, tied up and still has the power to drive and give an epic endfight without even looking tired. 

 

It sounds crazy, but maybe someone of the team has to die or get injured heavily to make the team look vulnerable again. And they have to stop working so sloppy .

 

6 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Oh, there we go!

 

No surprise, the final episodes finished strong and overall were the rating quite high. I don't mind seeing a third Season, I just hope they go back to the roots and be closer to S1 again.

[goemul]

I really liked this season I agree it was lacking in some ways to the first yet it also gave me what I wanted to see more of in season 1 so both seasons are kinda on par for me, a mix of both and it would be absolutely perfect. 

Really happy about season 3 being confirmed, here is hoping we'll actually get our Doki Goeun endgame for real lol.

[mCanva]

Compared to last season this one paled, with forced heroism that relied more on luck than actual with which was more in S1.Like last season, there was a main villain and a web of injustice,whose cases are dealt till we reach and fight the main villain.But the first season had more impact and our Rainbow taxi members were able to convince us with their wit, never-give-up attitude and amazing actions.But this season it all seemed a play of luck unnecessary product placements,main antagonist were not given their due and hardly any justified cliffhanger/suspense/thriller or plot twist where they one-up their enemies!!
Even the cameos felt a little forced and not really tied well to the story I could not go ga-ga over it.The only highlight or find of this season is SJN for me.His character did not have enough screen time especially towards the end,but he shone as an antagonist and then some more (Not a spoiler but those who watched EPISODE 16 will understand). Last season was I waited with excitements and counted the seconds to when I could watch the next episode.But this one,I literally didn't mind waiting a few days or even binging other dramas,cause it didn't arrest my interest or bring in threat.S2 is much better.KSY made the best cameo ever.She surprised a lot, always over the top good.

[mCanva]

I feel so sorry for Ha joon.He became a monster because he thought his parents abandoned him.A cult raised him into a monster and into thinking, if he shows any weakness he will get abondend again.Only winners are never left alone.

It breaks my heart how HJ was treated and how he was raised.He trusted someone who only used him as a murder weapon.Especially in the 16th episode he has feelings and is now more broken than ever.His whole life was miserable and ended miserably!!!!!

[mCanva]

Aw man, now another 2 years of waiting for the next season.LJH is simply amazing and when he does his cute blinking first with one eye followed by the other I completely melt.What did Hajoon learn from taking a look at this file?
- His real name is Kim Dan Woo
- KDW was never abandoned as a kid.Up to episode 14,there's no element of surprise.All operation they did were ran smoothly each time and they easily win against the baddies.Most of the bad guys always stupid only scary looking with big body but had no brain.Mehh!!I prefer clever villain to pump my adrenaline while watching thriller dramas.Despite my disappointment with the storyline I enjoyed episode 15 & 16, the action,the synergy between our R Taxi members and watching LJH face on my screen!!!

[mCanva]

Kinda feel bad for oh Hajoon but yeah he get what he deserves LoL.Actually it broke my heart when I saw that he was the one that unintentionally killed his father I really didnt expect and it really made me hate that bishop villain even more!!!I think that without him the S2 wouldve been way too boring I wouldnt say that S2 was better than S1 as I enjoyed both but I would definitely say that S2 played with my feelings the most!!!!!

[mCanva]

Although S2 had its flaws I still enjoyed tuning in every week to watch it.I really hope that we don't have to wait another two years for the next installment.I hope we'll see in S3.Introduce a villain that pushes KDK past his limits both mentally and physically!!!Rather than having win every fight, it would be more compelling to see KDK get beaten in a fight.I don’t know about anyone else but I would not be against having KDK and Goeun become a couple next season!!!

[mCanva]

What a great finish.The last few episodes were really good and did a decent job tying up the entire season.I did prefer the backend of the season to what came before!!The rich suspicious guy.He's one of the bad guy from the organisation.Basically a protegé/main helper of the boss.And his story is really tragic.He was kidnapped as a child by the boss, brainwashed and then used as a killer.He thought he was alone/left behind by his family but his parents never stopped searching for him.As his father got to close, the boss even used Hajoon to unknowingly kill his own father.He learned about that in the finale.The whole thing was so sadistic, cruel and utterly sad.It's really worth watching!!

[mCanva]

Still enjoy this even if the novelty is gone.As much as some fans want the ML and FL to have romantic relationship I prefer them to be just best pals which is a positive aspect.A bit over the top in some scenes and I do not favour the cameo.Well the amount of product placements and cameos are so random.idk.I didn't like appearances of these supposedly popular actors or actresses as it serves no purpose but merely distracting.Liked or disliked S1 & S2 equally.Each offers something different.KSY character was such a queen omg!I wishhh shes a recurring character in S3 or at least we get a special with her!!So good.Also the bishop was one of the scariest villains I have seen in a while!!!

[mCanva]

To be honest when S1 came out and it was on SBS I didn't want to watch it.I just thought the premise of the drama suited OCN better.But I enjoyed S1, I DON'T WANT TO BECOME A LIAR IF I SAID THAT I'M NOT ENJOYED BOTH S1 S2.It was dark and intense even with the comedic elements.S2 seems to have veered towards not copying from S1 scenes the more generic corny revenge team dramas.There was very little character development for the main characters.In S1 KDK got injured and even hospitalised after some fights but this season, he was practically indestructible it was a bit too unrealistic.I think they just generally toned down the intensity from S1 the last few episodes of season 1 also reflected this,to extend the series and appease some audience members who perhaps had issues with the revenge aspects.I still enjoyed it, the acting is good.LJH is very charismatic and the cast chemistry is genuinely good!!!!

[mCanva]

The only new and interesting thing about it was SJH Hajoon and even then they managed to spoil it by the end LOL!!!Pretty disjointed and frankly very lackluster.

[mCanva]

This season had more funny and memorable scenes for me and it’s also less dark than the first one.Not complaining though.LOLL.S1 and S2 have different vibes.S1 was so balanced.It had everything in the perfect ratio.
But S2 kinda falls behind.It excels in some areas but falls behind in other ares!!!
 

[mCanva]

People being overly critical of unfairly.The S2 didn't disappoint at all and I'm psyched the 3rd season has been confirmed.I won't say it's not.But S1 was definitely better.The stakes were higher the villains were a lot more interesting, the cases a lot more darker and there was more of emotional oomph to it.
I know we cant get the same things in S2 since everyone from the team came to terms with their pasts and traumas (except KDK!!!) LOL but THEY/WE could have retained some of it still since people dont just get over things.
I hope S3 retains the dark tones that S1 had and gets a better villain.I just cant take the villain in this seriously.
But that being said it is an enjoyable show and I definitely would have loved it more if I hadn't watched the first season!!!!

[mCanva]

The ending was good the plot of SJH was OK, LOL nothing more.Deflinetly I prefer the S1!!!

[mCanva]

NAHHH this is a drama without romance just friendship and THEY/WE love it that way romance will shift the focus.LOL!!!

[mCanva]

S1 was better but I feel like S2 had a lot less conflict?I'm not too sure how to describe it.It felt like any other mystery crime drama.I really liked it.I have heard that some people didn't like the cheesy comedy but to be honest I quite like that addition.I'm also very glad that in the last episode Main Male Lead and Main Female lead didn't just randomly like have a romantic relationship all of a sudden!!!!!The way things were going I thought they were gonna put in a kiss scene or something but I don't think it would've worked between them at all. LOL.There was also questions unanswered, I'm not suprised that they have confirmed a S3.

Questions like, how did he end up in prision with the long hair and those red trousers you saw in the first episode and the introduction into the next case feel like will be a lot more personal to KDK.He will probably face his trauma in the new season and I hope that it will have more cliffhangers and really emotive scenes and darker and different cases like S1!!!!

[mCanva]

I agree with most of the people here but with a catch.This type of multiple cases dramas are just not for me Ig (except some like firefighters)
Idk why S1 felt overhyped to me as well but it was still better than this the 2nd season.This is outright bored me villains and cases sometimes felt unnecessary and YEAH like FILLERS.LOL.I want very high stakes,unpredictable and serious kinda dramas with couples and stuff as koreans can mix them up pretty well imo!!

[mCanva]

First of, LJH is just criminally cute with a romanesque nose and eminently kissable lips!!!!Unfortunately this is about the best I can say for TD S2.The storylines were so lackluster and contrived lacking the emotional connections effortlessly present in S1.The antagonist was criminally under-utilized.I often found myself plotting on behalf of OHJ the many intricate and creative ways to bring the team to their knees and then watch them regroup and rise to return the favor in spades.Alas all this remained a fantasy. I actually was rooting for the bad guys!!!LOLL

[mCanva]

The slapstick comedy of the bus driving duo and the product placements were a 9 on the Cringe-Meter.LOLL.Even the cameos felt like product placements!!!The characters lacked the depth and connectivity they had in S1.There was just no chemistry between them.The plotlines were weak and it seemed the showrunners gave up on anything with gravitas and relied on the existing glory of the previous season.

Overall it was quite disappointing but if they could go back to a solid storyline I'd be down for another season!!!!
 

[mCanva]

I cant find LMJ at this season.I tried to post an edit for cast after last episode.Still not editted out.LOL.I did rewatch this season again. Still he's missing.
Also I havent seen Hong Sang Pyo being in this season as well.I don't mind guest/supporting role being mixed up but cast's misinformation!!!!

[mCanva]

Taxi meter keeps running as long as the mission is on.But do they take payment from the victim they help?Or from the person they supposed to take revenge from (if YES what I mean)?LOL.Confuses me too but they don't necessarily take money from the victims.They use the funds of bad people to either donate to charities or take their expenses lord I dont know!!!HAHAHAH.We can only speculate for now!!! 

 

[mCanva]

To me the plot in this season was dull comparing to the plot in S1.The case surely interesting but the way they take their revenge was boring.It was predictable.Episode 14 there's no element of surprise.All operation they did were ran smoothly each time and they easily win against the baddies.Most of the bad guys always idiot only scary looking with big body but had no brain.Despite my disappointment with the storyline I enjoyed episode 15 & 16 the action, the synergy between our RT members and watching LJH face on my screen!!!LOL

[mCanva]

Lots of plot holes lazy writing and poor direction.S1 was properly made this season seems way more hasty!!!The actors lifting all the weight. They make it fun to watch.Liked SJH plot line.LOL.

I hope they come up with a solid S3 or else the quality would keep deteriorating and destroy the entire franchise.Cant wait for S3!!!

[mCanva]

The bad guys of the revenge cases were basically all members of that organisation and killed because of their failures.LOL!!!!