The Disney+ original drama ‘Nine Puzzle’ will simultaneously release episodes 10 and 11 at 4 p.m. today, revealing the grand finale of the epic narratIVE. This work, which presents a new archetype of the mystery genre, unfolds the story through the perspectIVEs of the current profiler Ina (played by Kim Dami), who was the sole witness at the unsolved serial murder case that occurred 10 years ago, and DetectIVE Hansam (played by Son Seokgu), who still suspects her. The incidents leave behind a riddle called ‘puzzle pieces’ along with murders committed in the same manner, gradually approaching the truth. The final episode reveals the true identity of the culprit that viewers have been deducing for a long time. The 7th puzzle murder incident shakes up the course of the case, and an anonymous call to the Han RIVEr Police Station heightens the tension. This statement seems to act as a turning point that reconstructs the entire case rather than a simple clue. In addition, Ina’s disappearance emerges as a decisIVE variable. Hansam informs his colleagues of Ina’s severed contact, hinting at her potential to become the core of the case. Viewers cannot relax until the end, wondering whether Ina is the perpetrator, the victim, or holds an entirely different perspectIVE of the truth. In the released stills, Ina and Hansam confront newly discovered puzzles, revealing their complex emotions. The wavering gazes and suffocating atmosphere imply the two’s struggles to find the final piece of the puzzle, heightening expectations for the ending. At the heart of the drama is the powerful acting ensemble of the actors. Kim Dami vividly portrays a character who harbors deep wounds and intricate intuition simultaneously through the role of Ina, while Son Seokgu convincingly embodies the resolute detectIVE Hansam seeking to uncover the truth behind the incidents. The two actors solidly support the core of the drama through conflicts and collaborations. Director Yoon Jongbin maintains genre tension while infusing emotional touches, creating a narratIVE distinct from typical crime stories. The moment when the final puzzle piece of ‘Nine Puzzle’ finally fits is approaching. As all suspicions and clues are resolved today, viewers will find out how the scattered pieces connect to reveal the truth.
