Season 1 – The Manipulated

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Jade V @BLOCKBUSTRG Jul 6, 2026 Sad the guy doesn't end up redeeming his old love relationship & disappointed the daughter of father doesn't atleast reveal her feelings to the older MC. I wish they had revealed who exactly got to live from the illegal underground race track episode lol. The guy who tried to murder him in his jail cell was funny asf and would have been cool if he escaped too. Like a helpful hand. I am glad the ending is serene & I wish the MC had infact killed the terrible main antagonist but his morals stood above despite killing so many others the one guy who didn't deserve mercy should have been handled more brutally and the mother servant tbh. Idk if she got away as well as the assassin chic b/c they were super evil and corrupt... I found it profoundly dumb that the original friends were denied visiting when they never doubted him. He like punished them for no reason except shame? I also hate that the priest reported him back from 1st escape lol. Lots of twists of events unfolded! 10/10 actin See more Janko B @JankoB Apr 20, 2026 I’m already familiar with the movie Fabricated City, which The Manipulated is loosely based on. The series is a slick, high-gloss production that really knows how to build tension. Fast pacing, strong action, and consistently polished direction pull you in right away—and keep you hooked. The story grabs you from the start and keeps the curiosity going. I immediately found myself rooting for Tae-joong, who ends up in prison due to fabricated evidence. As the protagonist, he has to fight his way through an intense and brutal situation. Thanks to Ji Chang-wook, his struggle feels real and grounded. He delivers a standout performance—both soft and tough, vulnerable yet controlled—with a convincing character arc and strong screen presence. The show also gains emotional depth through the storyline involving former prison pastor Noh and his daughter Eun-bi. It’s one of those shows that sticks with you—and it easily made it onto my list of favorite series. See more Michelle R @Michellerevs Mar 2, 2026 Fantastic show! The plot never got boring, the setting was constantly being changed and honestly I can't find a single fault with it. All the actors and scriptwriters did an amazing job. See more Midwest W. @mrmidwest Jan 4, 2026 Great story, fantastic cast, The K2 level or better action scenes and of course Ji Chang-woo. Every episode is 10/10. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 26, 2025 12 successfully dramatic episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Albina S @RT93861219 Nov 11, 2025 Park Taejong could be any one of us — an ordinary man struggling to make ends meet, supporting his younger brother’s education while chasing a modest dream of opening his own café. But one day, his world collapses. What begins as an ordinary morning turns into a nightmare when he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit. What follows are years of unimaginable torment behind bars — humiliation, violence, and abuse that test the limits of his humanity. Yet through it all, Taejong’s spirit refuses to break. When he finally walks free, he is no longer the man he once was. Hardened by suffering and haunted by loss, he carries only one purpose: to avenge those who destroyed his life and took his brother from him. Ji Chang Wook delivers a breathtaking performance as Park Taejong, embodying his pain, resilience, and fury with raw and haunting realism. We don’t just witness Taejong’s story — we live it, every heartbeat and every scar. See more Read all reviews

The Manipulated — Season 1

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