D.P. Season 2 Review – a well-woven K-Drama that’s beautifully told

July 28, 2023 (Last updated: last month)
Daniel Hart 6
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Netflix K-Drama series D.P. Season 2 Review
4.5

Summary

Well-written, well-directed, and a brilliant cast, D.P. Season 2 ticks all the boxes.


Here is our review of the Netflix K-Drama series D.P. Season 2, which does not contain significant spoilers.

D.P. is a Korean Drama that has flown under the Netflix radar with the likes of Squid Game, All Of Us Are Dead, and Alchemy of Souls etched on our minds.

However, D.P. is written with genuine intentions. It is a story that faces the audience naked, revealing the best and worst parts of the human race, nestled into a military-driven story where the dialogue is equally as hard-hitting as the action.

D.P. Season 2 Review and Plot Summary

Season 2 of D.P. drops the audiences back into the unspoken world of the military, linking directly with the first season. The spotlight on the military is as strong as ever, beaming down at them with public accountability weighing on its leaders.

South Korea now endures a time where questions must be raised about the duty of care imposed on soldiers. However, that does not mean that the D.P. (Deserter Pursuit) department cannot be in operation. Soldiers still flee, which is a dishonorable criminal offense.

Like the first season, D.P. Season 2 follows a similar storyboarding trajectory, with each episode following a unique story on a linear timeline. The story underlying the deserters is the scrutiny of the department, forcing them to be transparent about their processes. Jun-ho, Ho-yeol, and Beom-gu are ever-present in a story that hits hard.

D.P. remains an impressive K-Drama. Whenever you believe the Korean TV industry cannot outdo itself, they continue to muster an air of consistency. There’s no arrogance. D.P. Season 2 excels beyond its predecessor, and there’s no complacency either.

The cast, writers, and production crew need applauding for such a well-woven story that’s beautifully told.

Season 2 digs into the uncomfortable. The military was never designed to be a place of comfort or a holiday, but Koreans are mandated to serve their country, which requires ample respect.

D.P. continues to encourage the idea that large organizations, like the military, with many cogs and decision-makers, can paper over cracks of abuse and corruption.

D.P. proves that once something becomes too large and established, it’s difficult to control the flawed human nature that comes with power and order.

The sad part of D.P. Season 2 is that it does feel conclusive. We can hope the writers have more in their locker with a third season and potentially introducing new characters, but that’s mainly a hopeful grab rather than a prediction.

Is D.P. Season 2 good or bad?

If you enjoyed season 1, the second season is an absolute must-watch. The six episodes will fly by with ease. Have your emotions checked and prepare for a well-articulated story with good direction.

Is D.P. Season 2 worth watching?

D.P. Season 2 excels in all areas, effortlessly elevating above its predecessor.

It was well worth the wait. Another K-Drama that proves it is well ahead of its Western counterparts.

What did you think of the Netflix K-Drama series D.P. Season 2? Comment below.

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6 thoughts on “D.P. Season 2 Review – a well-woven K-Drama that’s beautifully told

  • July 29, 2023 at 10:53 am
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    10/10, well worth the wait! As expected the cast directors and producers did not disappoint.

  • July 29, 2023 at 10:56 am
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    10/10, well worth the wait! As expected the cast , directors and producers did not disappoint. …Can we expect a S3 perhaps??

  • July 29, 2023 at 10:56 am
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    10/10, well worth the wait! As expected the cast , directors and producers did not disappoint. …Can we expect a S3 perhaps??

  • July 31, 2023 at 11:30 am
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    DP 2 is excellent in all aspects of a drama series very especially the Acting of the characters You rwally can feel they are what theiir roles are very esp Jung hae in BRAVO BRAVISSIMO??????

  • August 7, 2023 at 8:10 pm
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    Can’t give DP 2 enough accolades. The script is brilliant, the direction is crafted so well that every scene is meaningful. The actors are on their “A” game and give performances that are superb. Must have DP 3

  • August 15, 2023 at 10:00 pm
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    10/10 DP2 could’ve dined out on the success of DP1, but it didn’t. It was bigger, bolder, more heartbreaking, a masterpiece. My congratulations to the writers, director & the actors, especially Jung Haein who says so much with his eyes & facial expressions. The production must’ve been hard for the DP team who had completed their military service.

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