Bloodhounds Season 2 Review: Gun-woo and Woo-jin are back, stronger than ever, after overcoming the life-threatening obstacles from last season. However, when a new enemy emerges, will they be violently tested once more?
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Bloodhounds 2 Cast
Woo Do-hwan, Lee Sang-yi, Rain, Choi Si-won, Tae Won-seok, Lee Si-eon
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Bloodhounds Screenwriter & Director
Jason Kim
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Original Title
사냥개들 시즌2
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Bloodhounds Season 2 Release Time
12.30 PM IST
The second season has 7 episodes, with an average runtime of around 60 minutes, and is based on the webtoon “Bloodhounds” (사냥개들) by Jeong Chan (정찬).
Bloodhounds Season 2 Review
Returning for a second season with more bromance, a more extensive network of evil and more bare-knuckle action sequences, Netflix’s hit Korean series Bloodhounds has been on the radar for most viewers. The new season, expanding on the vibes of season 1, feels fierce and full of adrenaline, while the storyline continues to be somewhat obvious.
The most important part of Bloodhounds is its fight sequences. Woo Do-hwan and Lee Sang-yi continue to deliver on that front, as the series likes to speak in terms of bare-knuckled fights instead of verbal communication. Leaning more into the spectacle of it all, the series is extremely enjoyable for viewers who like watching pure action, as, with the lack of a weapon, things tend to get very intense and personal. It’s definitely a bigger, louder and more brutal sequel.
On that front, what helps is the bromance between the leads. Woo and Lee continue to give strong friendship vibes, which helps viewers to root for them wholeheartedly throughout. The relentless action is made softer thanks to their interactions and the signature humour that the first season did a great job of bringing forth. They are, in every regard, the emotional core of the show. Thankfully, the setting is made a little different as we move to an underground global boxing league, which gives the season variety and adds scale.
However, that doesn’t mean that the story itself is particularly memorable. Compared to its previous season, season 2 feels thinner. There’s clearly less emphasis on telling a nuanced story, focusing instead on spectacle and fights to keep the story moving. As a villain, Rain is just that – a villain. There’s not much nuance in his character, although he is quite menacing and larger than life. I think it makes him scarier, but he loses the grounded terror that Kim Myeong-gil probably had in the first season.
I think the question comes down to what kind of action shows viewers will enjoy watching. I think the emotional impact is lacking this season, as with Baek-jeong being such an extravagant character, it takes away the intensity of it being relatable. I also think the series isn’t able to balance the character drama with the action and overdoes one at the detriment of the other. But, then again, Bloodhounds Season 2 has very intense and well-choreographed action sequences, so it does make for an intense watch.
Final Thoughts
Bloodhounds Season 2 is a crowd-pleasing affair that will excite fans of the series. However, it exchanges the intimate nature of season 1 for being more explosive and ambitious. It’s great for a casual watch, especially for viewers who enjoy action shows that bring forth high-stakes drama and are steeped in brotherhood.
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