The Manipulated
Criminal underworldOrganized crime, gangs and the criminal life seen from the inside.This show: 8/10SerializedContinuous arcs where every episode builds on the last.This show: 8/10TenseSustained suspense and pressure from start to finish.This show: 8/10RevengeVengeance as the driving motive.This show: 7/10Cliffhanger-drivenEngineered for the 'one more episode' effect.This show: 7/10Fast-pacedRelentless forward momentum that rarely stops to idle.This show: 7/10Morally grayNo clean heroes or villains anywhere in sight.This show: 7/10Secrets & liesHidden truths straining every relationship.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Ji Chang-wookDo Kyung-sooKim Jong-sooKim Jae-cheolInji JeongJo Yoon-soo
Starring
Ji Chang-wookDo Kyung-sooKim Jong-sooKim Jae-cheolInji JeongJo Yoon-soo
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The Manipulated Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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About
Taejoong's life is torn apart when he's framed for a heinous crime and imprisoned. Discovering it was all orchestrated by someone on the outside, he embarks on a rage-fueled quest for revenge.
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Season 12025
8.45K129h 41m
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Episode #1.1 | 8.5 | 605 | 53 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Episode #1.2 | 8.6 | 576 | 48 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Episode #1.3 | 8.5 | 543 | 49 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Episode #1.4 | 8.7 | 579 | 48 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Episode #1.5 | 8.2 | 461 | 45 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Episode #1.6 | 8.9 | 550 | 51 min | |
| ▶ | 7 | Episode #1.7 | 8.1 | 373 | 49 min | |
| ▶ | 8 | Episode #1.8 | 8.3 | 381 | 48 min | |
| ▶ | 9 | Episode #1.9 | 7.7 | 326 | 49 min | |
| ▶ | 10 | Episode #1.10 | 8.3 | 340 | 49 min | |
| ▶ | 11 | Episode #1.11 | 8.0 | 276 | 45 min | |
| ▶ | 12 | Episode #1.12 | 8.0 | 301 | 47 min |
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Ji Chang-wook Park Tae-Jung
Do Kyung-soo Ahn Yo-han
Kim Jong-soo No Yong-sik
Kim Jae-cheol Yang Cheol-Hwan
Inji Jeong Nanny
Jo Yoon-soo No Eun-Bi
Lee Kwang-soo Baek Do-kyeong
Yang Dong-geun Yeo Deok-Su
Rich Ting Hwang Il-Guk (Detective)
Lee Sung-woo Hwang Il-Guk (Detective)
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