Netflix recently released the new K-drama “The Bequeathed”, which, despite not receiving much promotion, has garnered significant attention from audiences. In particular, the series made it to the top 10 most-watched series in many Asian countries within just 3 days of release.
Topics related to “The Bequeathed” are also receiving considerable attention from audiences. There have been numerous debates, especially regarding the incredibly dark script that has left viewers haunted.
Simply put, “The Bequeathed” revolves around a woman named Yoon Seo-ha (Kim Hyun-joo), who unexpectedly inherits a cemetery after her uncle’s death. However, things are not as simple as they seem due to the appearance of her step-brother Kim Yeong-ho (Ryu Kyung-soo), who also wants to claim ownership of the cemetery.
Amid the struggle for ownership, various mysterious murders and the true relationship between Seo-ha and Yeong-ho unfold, accompanied by the emergence of a manipulative cult that influences the human mind.
While watching the film, audiences are continuously shocked by terrifying twists related to the characters’ identities. It goes beyond mysterious murders or dark cults to involve illicit relationships among those with shared bloodlines. The excessive number of twists and secrets truly leaves viewers astounded, even though the series’ pace is relatively slow.
In fact, some netizens have gone as far as to describe “The Bequeathed” as the “darkest K-drama of 2024”, despite the year having just started.
Below are some comments from netizens:
- The plot is completely unpredictable. Like I literally have never watched anything like this before
- This is the darkest K-drama of 2024. In fact, it may even hold the “darkest” title for years to come. The moment I think things can’t get darker this series proves me wrong…
- Plot twist aside, I think it has a great plot and excellent character development
- The more I watched this, the more shocked I felt…
Source: K14, Netflix
