I'm not a fan of possession stories. However I loved this drama. It had a compelling and interesting story and a great cast.
So far it's one of the two best dramas of 2023 alongside Call it Love and Also the best horror Korean series of all.

For a 12 episode drama, the writing was suprisingly uneven and not tight as it could be, especially for such an experienced writer. However, I love the premise and wealth and depth of information, she has lots of great ideas and does her research. I think she, as well as every writer, would benefit from having someone go through their script and fix parts of it to make it more smooth and less bumpy. There were scenes and lines that sounded like they were written by a student. Dramas with co-writers are particularly strong because you have someone to point out your blindspots and because every writer has different strengths and can contribute what they're good at (ex, humorous scenes)

So, first things first - it's amazing. No, really. Writing could've do more polishing in certain aspects, but everything else is so great that it hardly bothers you. Concept is fantastic and folklore bits give the show unique flavor for the genre. Speaking of which - it is NOT the horror. If you're looking for rivers of blood, hideous monsters (that are not humans) and many jumpscares, this is not the drama for you. This is an occult thriller about k-shamanism, ghosts and exploration of darkness of human nature. So expect more psychological suspense than anything else. There's still quite a lot of violence (mostly real and fake suicides - TONS of them, you've been warned), gloominess and heartbreak, but the ending is just and satisfying, so hang on there, it's only 12 episodes anyway. In fact, you're likely gonna regret it's ONLY 12 episodes once you finish it... Doubly recommend if you love the leads, they're fire, esp KTR.

This will likely make the list of the top shows of 2023, deservedly so. An occult thriller (rather than a horror gore fest), that's not only a tricky, twisty ride until the end, but also a deeply emotional story centered around greed and revenge, loss and generational trauma, and what it means to survive in an unforgiving world.

The show is anchored by an award-winning performance by Kim Tae-Ri, but the other women also deserve a shout-out, including Shim Dal Gi, who makes a brief but memorable appearance. The men too played quieter, but impactful, sensitively done parts.

And yes, the show has some plot holes, conveniences, even some silliness, but it was still a thrilling story with great characterizations that expertly weaved in folkore and traditions in manner rarely seen. And, in a rarity, it provided an ending that most will find satisfying.

TL;DR: A creepy, twisty occult thriller steeped in folkore and elevated by top-tier acting. Watch it.

I enjoy a good horror mystery, and I think the writer did great here. I was a bit worried it will become a bit too procedural at first, but then I guess the first 4 eps is more in finding their footing. Are there some inconsistencies, yes, but so far the main mystery and plot are really grounded and sound, so I forgive the others.

The performances of all is amazing esp Kim Tae Ri, when she changes personality , there is such a marked but subtle differences.. All deserved accolades ( except the mom, I dont know is it the writing or acting but she continues to grate .. )

Was it scary? At first. Then it just become a very engaging horror mystery . Personally my top drama of this year so far.

I am so glad to hear the positive reviews. I am going to give this a watch.

One side effect of watching this drama is that I will be forever terrified of traditional Korean houses after sunset...

This is now available on Hulu in the U.S.