It’s fair to say that politics is far from boring at the moment: the British government has just called a general election and the US election cycle continues with what feels like a daily drama. But real life events have nothing to do with it The Whirlwinda political thriller in which power struggles result in a number of deaths.
The Whirlwind is a new K-drama coming to Netflix on June 28, and it focuses on what happens when the president dies — or rather, when the president is assassinated by his own prime minister. The teaser posters pit Prime Minister Park Dong-ho (Sul Kyung-gu) and Vice Prime Minister Jeong Su-jin (Kim Hee-ae) against the rapidly cooling president, and the show promises to unleash a fierce power struggle that will keep you guessing. the edge of your seat.
Power, corruption and lies
As you can see in the teaser trailer above, there’s a lot going on here: power, allegations of corruption, and a worrying number of guns. According to Netflix, “The dynamic interplay between good and evil promises to enchant audiences, with neither character emerging unscathed from the moral quagmire they find themselves in.” And it appears Netflix expects viewers to take sides in the drama, with some supporting the compromised Prime Minister and others supporting his devious deputy.
This could be the gem that ultimately earns a spot on our list of the best Netflix series. The 12-episode series is written by Park Kyung-su, whose previous projects such as The hunter And Punch have won both awards and critical acclaim, and the leads are both accomplished actors who, according to Netflix, “deliver electrifying performances.” Sul Kyung-gu and Kim Hee-ae are best known for their roles in the critically acclaimed psychological drama A normal familywhich premiered at the Toronto Film Festival to widespread acclaim.
The Whirlwind will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix from June 28.