WOW. What just happened?
Just a few things here we gotta talk about before touching that ending:
– Chief Prosecutor Kang is so competent and badass. Seeing him opposite that sleazy Prosecutor Kim is such a contrast. I love that he warned the guy about using Shi-mok – it seems like all of the new players this season seriously underestimated what Shi-mok can do. Prosecutor Won got a taste of that at the end of ep 5 and Kim’s feathers were ruffled during his encounter with Shi-mok as well. Take that, punks! (I really wanted to scream that out loud while watching~)
– Lee Yeon-jae and the dinner scene, wow. It clearly hurts her that she has to use such tactics to secure her management rights, but wow, what a crazy whirlwind that conversation was. The newspaper guy might still have some sorts of feelings for her, or just a teensy tiny bit of human decency and caved when she asked after her dad. ALSO can we talk about that lipstick comment?! What a sexist asshole! It surprised me when LYJ wiped her make up off. It was a gesture of defiance because honestly, whatever she wears or does would still be spinned against her simply because she’s a woman. Urg, go burn in hell with that attitude, newspaper dude. Just leave all your shares for her. thnx.
– The conversation between Shi-mok and Yeo-jin is so sweet to watch. Their dynamic is just perfect~ I like that he showed up after having done his research and told her about his suspicions instead of threatening/coercing it out of her. AND when he asked if she still draws these days, I might have squealed a little. Gosh, now that things are taking a TURN, we really need some fluffy and funny drawings from Yeo-jin.
– side note: that white jacket Yeo-jin wore during that scene is the same one she wore in season 1 when she raced over to Shi-mok’s house in ep 13. There are also some similar suits Shi-mok wore. Idk why I fixated on their wardrobes. I guess it’s just nice to see that some things don’t change. LOLS
– Yeo-jin’s conversation with her boss gives me all the chill. I get the long game Choi Bit is playing, but Yeo-jin started to work at the Reformation unit not to take part in these games, but in hopes of implementing true reforms. Choi’s comment on how things weren’t easy for her/them back in the days and how she now just wants to bring others upward with her by giving them opportunities makes me feel a bit sad. Things definitely have not been easy for women in any workplace, let along in the police force. I admire Choi’s determination but her questionable ethics are a bit icky to watch. It’s that kind of cycle that feeds the corrupted system. Once/if the police gain investigative rights, the same kind of corruption would continue. That’s not a meaningful solution at all. I’m curious to see where this will lead, especially seeing how affected Yeo-jin is.

– AND THAT TWIST. Holy smokes! I hope our resident weasel is ok! Not gonna lie, I’m so glad that something crazy happens so that Shi-mok and Yeo-jin can team up with the rest of the detectives, like the good old days! It’s looking more and more that Shi-mok and Yeo-jin would break out on their own since both of their bosses are questionable at best and truly corrupted at worst. I can’t wait for next weekend!!! Meanwhile, fingers crossed for weasel’s safe return!!!!! We can’t have another heart break.