Netflix's gritty Korean action drama Mercy for None has cracked the UK top 10 just days after its release, and fans are raving about it.
Starring So Ji-sub in the lead role as Nam Gi-jun, the show follows former gang member Gi-jun, who, after the brutal murder of his younger brother Nam Gi-seok, embarks on a relentless path of revenge.
A synopsis for the show reads: "After Nam Gi-seok's mysterious death, Nam Gi-jun emerges from seclusion on a mission to find the perpetrator, no matter the cost."
Written by Yoo Ki-seong, the gritty show also stars Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Gil-kang, Lee Beom-soo, Gong Myung, Choo Young-woo, and Jo Han-chul.
Directed by Choi Sung-eun, the new series was released on the streaming service on 6 June and is already proving a hit among viewers.
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The seven-part series is currently trending in Netflix's most-watched series chart, sitting at the number ten spot on the streaming service's top ten series in the UK chart.
Audience reviews have described the drama as "unbelievable", with one viewer saying: "That was unbelievable. Hands down the best action show I've watched the last 5 years. It's everything you want if you like revenge-filled, 1-man army fighting flicks. 11/10."
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Another viewer said: "If you love A DIRTY CARNIVAL type gangster movie then you would definitely love this one!!! Believe me!!! The fight scenes are good."
Meanwhile, this viewer praised the first episode, saying: "Mercy for None is great so far after one episode. The premiere did a good job hooking me and now I want to see what is going to happen next.
"If you're here for the action, I don't think you will leave disappointed. As long as you can suspend your disbelief from time to time, but that is part of the fun!"
Mercy for None is streaming on Netflix.
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