The First Responders Episode 8 premiered on December 9, 2022, with a total runtime of 71 minutes. It is a new thriller K-drama series directed by Shin Kyung Soo and written by Min Ji Eun. The series (소방서 옆 경찰서) stars Kim Rae-won as Jin Ho-gae, Son Ho-jun as Bong Do-jin, and Gong Seung-yeon as Song Seol. The rest of the cast includes Jung Jin-woo, Lee Jung-hu, Ji Woo, Jung Sang-hoon, Kang Gi-doong, Son Ji-yoon, Woo Mi-hwa, Seo Hyun-chul, Lee Hwa-jung, Jo Seung-yeon, Seo Jae-kyu, Lee Do-yub, Jo Hee-bong, Jeon Kuk-Hwan and more.
The first season premiered on SBS TV on November 12, 2022, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 10 pm KST, while the second season is scheduled for release in the second half of 2023. The First Responders takes over SBS’s Friday-Saturday 10 PM KST timeslot previously occupied by One Dollar Lawyer.
Disney+ Hotstar describes the series as:
A police station and a fire station adjoing each other COORPERATE IN COMBINING CRIME AND FIRE IN THE MOST BRUTAL AND TRAGIC CASES.
–The First Responders Episode 8 Recap Contains Spoilers-
Ho-gae wakes up from unconsciousness, and everyone finds relief that he is alright. Without wasting another minute, he starts investigating the possible homicide. After much inquiry, he gathers solid proof against the perpetrator. He reaches the police station just in time with the police warrant during Ma Tae-Hwa’s release.
They take Tae-hwa to another room, where they conduct a gait analysis to determine if he is the drug peddler or Choi. They make both the suspect participate in the test, and finally, it is proven that Choi is the one who sold the drug proving him with an alibi. Tae-hwa’s whereabouts are unknown during the time of the murder, which directly convicts him.
Later in the investigation room, Ho-gae spends a long time making Tae-hwa confess, but he does not falter. After much conviction, he confesses that he was the one who killed his girlfriend out of rage. The police also find solid proof of the murder from the CCTV camera, which aligns with the statements received.
The police do not stop there; they also try to seek out the contract killer Tae-hwa hired to kill the older adult found at the scene of arson. After much difficulty and planning, they can finally get ahold of the assassin. Gong Myung-pil and the murderer get into an extensive fistfight, but he is successfully captured in the end.
The romance between Ho-gae and Song Seol is blooming. Their relationship can be seen developing from just co-workers to friends. Tensions also start to rise in the prosecutor’s office, where Tae-wa’s politician father discusses with Jin Cheol-Joong how to make the public sympathise with him.
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The First Responders Episode 8 Review
As always, the episode’s plot managed to keep the audience hooked. The build-up of the story was gradual, which kept it interesting. Furthermore, considerable development in the characters could also be seen. The plot was also tight, with a logical explanation behind each incident which made it realistic. The story is always kept fresh and intricate, which keeps the viewer engaged and asking for more.
Kim Rae-won stole the show yet again with his eccentric presence and performance. He foreshadowed every actor sharing the screen with him. The supporting roles also did an adequate job, especially Lee Do-yub who took on the character of the lead protagonist. He remained in character and was committed to the role throughout.
The First Responders Episode 8 is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
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