'Crazy' Netflix thriller with rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score leaves fans 'blown away'
Netflix has been churning out some masterpiece thrillers in 2025, including a South Korean crime thriller which has flown under the radar.
The limited series is set in a fictional South Korea where firearms are banned, and it follows a rise in illegal gun distribution and gun crime. The story involves two men who are brought together under unprecedented circumstances - a one a righteous police officer, the other a cunning arms dealer.
Although it has only been out for a few weeks, the series boasts a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered some rave reviews from fans. The official synopsis reads: "As illegal firearms flood into a gun-free South Korea, a resolute cop and a mysterious partner join forces to stop the chaos from sweeping the nation."
The series in question is called Trigger, and the 10-episode masterpiece was released in July 2025.
The suspenseful show stars Kim Nam-gil as Lee Do, a former military sniper turned police officer investigating the illegal firearms trade.
Kim Young-kwang plays Moon Baek, a mysterious arms dealer with a dual personality and a carefully orchestrated agenda.
Fans took to Google Reviews to share their thoughts, with Aboli Jagtap sharing: "This series is so good, it's fresh, intense, and absolutely worth watching.
"I was honestly sceptical at first, because lately, a lot of K-dramas kind of feel the same. But this one had me hooked from the very beginning."
Hla Hla Win added: "If you are carving the great drama that hook you till the end continuously, watch this drama.
"I didn't expect this to hook me from the very first episode, but it truly blew me away! The story is intense, emotional, and full of suspense that kept me glued to the screen until the very end."
Sri Nagarajan shared: "This is one of the best mini series. None of the scenes and episodes were wasted. The pace was fast. All sub plots made sense.
"The VILLAIN was the cherry on top. HE WAS AMAZING! It makes you think about the moral compass. The storyline was so fresh, there are no scenes which seems like 'have seen this before'. This is a must-watch!"
Nazia Khan concluded: "What a crazy Kdrama... totally love it... especially the villain."
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