The story is an old-fashioned tale of good triumphing over evil, but that's just a shell. Far from being a simple cat and mouse, it is more like exploring the essence, meaning and pain of a person's existence. On the surface, what this drama is about is nothing more than the two protagonists in the process of chasing down the big villain, constantly facing their own problems and the test of the environment, and finally, in a sense, the villain will be rectified on the spot and won. But the whole show is filled with countless metaphysical rambles that come out of Rust's mouth and fall into the following categories: 1) anti-religion; 2) anti-fertility; 3) insight and contempt for human nature. In the first N episodes of this drama, you will think that this is probably nothing more than a groan full of negative energy from a patient who hates the world and hates life. Even if half of it makes sense, the other half is esoteric. It wasn't until the last episode that broke out that you found out that this is the painful redemption journey of a Romantic who was almost desperate for the world. If you can bear his darkness, you can be moved by his light.
It was in this last episode of Rust that reminded me of characters from two novels. One is Raymond Chandler's detective Philip Marlowe, and the other is Dr. Rieux in Camus' "The Plague". The former insists on outdated idealism in the filthy society, while the latter does not give up resistance and compassion in the chaotic times. In fact, under Rust's miserable stinky face, is it not a kind of justice and tenderness of a real man, but the family tragedy and dirty times made him wear a mask, and even his partner Marty did not forget the moment Posing like I don't give a shit. In fact, when you see the tears when he looks up at the starry sky at the end of episode 8, you know that he is a True nice man.
The show isn't without its problems. The rhythm is too slow in the front, and some scenes and lines are convoluted and mystical, which is suspected of misleading people into the realm of fantasy films. The screenwriter used a lot of references to the yellow-robed demon king and Crusu. Finally, he ran out and said that he did not intend to insinuate. I think these images and references are supposed to be the thoughts in Rust's magical mind that I can't figure out. For a drama with such a high level of force and ambition, how can you be embarrassed if you don't come up with a little philosophy. Anyway, I especially liked the last 10 minutes, it made me feel that no matter how evil the world is, it's always right to be a good person. The evil is too huge, but if there is a little light, it can be regarded as not completely sinking.
"I'm a detective, and although there is no future in this line of work, I still stick to my principles. Indeed, you can't survive without perseverance..."
Just end the comment with one sentence from Philip Marlowe. Thanks again for the wonderful characters Marty and Rust. You are true detectives!
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